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Our top choices for Iowa City family-friendly hotels

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.

1. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
฿3,698
฿4,200 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel with a clock tower, a large sign reading "Hyatt Regency," and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bookshelf.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by brick buildings and a street lamp.

2. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Iowa River Landing
  • Family holiday delight awaits with indoor pool, hot tub, and easy access to University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.
฿4,807
฿5,456 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Downtown
฿4,383
฿4,975 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large cityscape mural.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
Coralville
฿3,503
฿3,923 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a framed painting of a stone building, a blue sofa, a wooden bench, and a lamp.

5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
  • Splash into family fun near University of Iowa with both indoor and outdoor pools for year-round swimming adventures.
฿3,368
฿3,828 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, waffle makers, a toaster, and bowls of fruit on the counter.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a sofa, a red armchair, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Coralville
  • Family paradise with indoor pool and free activities just minutes from the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.
฿2,930
฿3,282 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen displaying a map.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
  • Family fun with pool adventures and games, just minutes from the university campus.
฿4,279
฿4,865 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
A cozy room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a bookshelf.
A library with wooden bookshelves, a central reading area with chairs, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.
An outdoor seating area with yellow and white umbrellas, benches, and tables.
A bar area with various glasses and bottles, wooden paneling, and a row of chairs.

8. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Downtown
  • Family-friendly escapes for all ages at this city centre gem with complimentary bikes and comfort amenities.
฿4,225
฿4,733 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a coffee machine, and a TV.
A kitchen with dark brown cabinets, a white clock on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.
A swimming pool area with a tiled floor, a pool with a blue interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

9. Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
Coralville
  • Kid-friendly fun at Heartland Inn with indoor pool and family amenities just minutes from University of Iowa attractions.
฿3,358
฿3,761 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Heartland Inn
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.
A modern living space with a wooden dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are two large pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
A modern hotel with a prominent logo on the facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

10. Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City
Downtown
฿4,266
฿4,849 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Element by Marriott Iowa City
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Iowa City

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Iowa City

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
฿3,698
฿4,200 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Downtown
฿4,383
฿4,975 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by brick buildings and a street lamp.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and a counter stocked with various bottles and glasses.

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Iowa River Landing
฿4,807
฿5,456 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a framed painting of a stone building, a blue sofa, a wooden bench, and a lamp.

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
฿3,368
฿3,828 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large cityscape mural.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
Coralville
฿3,503
฿3,923 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating "Open."
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
Iowa River Landing
฿4,068
฿4,629 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen displaying a map.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a variety of amenities such as a refrigerator, shelves with snacks, and a decorative wall.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
฿4,279
฿4,865 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a dining area.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled edges, and a lifeguard chair.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
Iowa River Landing
฿4,115
฿4,674 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coralville - Iowa River Landing
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, waffle makers, a toaster, and bowls of fruit on the counter.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a sofa, a red armchair, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Coralville
฿2,930
฿3,282 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
A Comfort Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.
A gym with cardio machines, a mirrored wall, and a wooden floor.
An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, seating, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a microwave, and a door.

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Coralville
฿3,277
฿3,706 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Iowa City

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, lounge chairs, and modern lighting.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
฿3,698
฿4,200 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Downtown
฿4,383
฿4,975 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, featuring a sun motif. The building has a modern design with brick and stone accents, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large cityscape mural.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
Coralville
฿3,503
฿3,923 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by brick buildings and a street lamp.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and a counter stocked with various bottles and glasses.

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Iowa River Landing
฿4,807
฿5,456 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, waffle makers, a toaster, and bowls of fruit on the counter.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a sofa, a red armchair, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Coralville
฿2,930
฿3,282 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a framed painting of a stone building, a blue sofa, a wooden bench, and a lamp.

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
฿3,368
฿3,828 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen displaying a map.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a variety of amenities such as a refrigerator, shelves with snacks, and a decorative wall.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
฿4,279
฿4,865 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating "Open."
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG

Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
Iowa River Landing
฿4,068
฿4,629 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Staybridge Suites Iowa City Coralville by IHG
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a round coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a large window with curtains.
A kitchen with dark brown cabinets, a white clock on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a coffee machine, and a TV.

Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
Coralville
฿3,358
฿3,761 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Heartland Inn
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, and chairs.
A modern living space with a wooden dining table, bar stools, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are two large pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
A modern hotel with a prominent logo on the facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Element by Marriott Iowa City

Element by Marriott Iowa City
Downtown
฿4,266
฿4,849 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Element by Marriott Iowa City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Iowa City Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent quick stay. Front desk gals were very kind and helpful. Bed and pillows very comfortable."
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

10/10 Excellent
"Good location. Clean, quiet room."
Kristina 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
nadeem 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City

10/10 Excellent
"The bed and bedding were plush for a room at this price—more like a fine hotel."
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Iowa City
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel great staff"
Bruno 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very welcoming and professional, hotel was immaculate and very clean"
Oliver 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Frequently asked questions

What's Iowa City like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, Iowa City is a good choice. The entertainment, sporting events and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Fly into Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa), which is located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Iowa City?
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is another good choice for your child-friendly holiday.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Iowa City?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Iowa City are January, November, December and March, with each month seeing an average of 23 cm of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Iowa City?
While you are visiting Iowa City, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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