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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with patterned chairs.

A living room with four purple and grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a small side table.

A vending machine with snacks and a water dispenser.

1. Countryside Inn & Suites

3 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Diane

฿1,964

฿2,200 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Council Suites' sign, a 'Manager on Duty' sign, and a check-in/out schedule.

A corridor with vending machines and a self-service kiosk.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, doors on both sides, and a sign indicating room number 101.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a clean, tiled floor.

2. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Christerfer

฿2,242

฿2,511 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large screen displaying the menu.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a food service counter.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

5 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Paige

฿3,050

฿3,416 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a digital thermostat.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A swimming pool with a pool lift, lounge chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

9.7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Susan

฿3,358

฿3,761 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a blue sofa, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with chairs around it, a door, and windows with a view of a car outside.

A hotel reception area with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks, a refrigerator, a small table with a plant, and a projection screen displaying a purple abstract pattern.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

3.5 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Eric

฿2,933

฿3,285 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view.

A bar area with a television mounted above the bar, a shelf with bottles, and two blue bar stools.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel with a large entrance, a flag, and a sign that reads "Springhill Suites Marriott".

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

4.9 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Mintesinot

฿3,301

฿3,697 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with a no diving sign, poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

7. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

5.6 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Tanya

฿2,868

฿3,212 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a covered area with a pergola.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, sunlit by large arched windows, and equipped with lounge chairs and a changing area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a body of water through the window.

A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and a beverage refrigerator.

8. Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

5.9 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Brian

฿3,212

฿3,598 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and a central planter.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A large, multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A spacious living room with a dark gray sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

9. Magnolia Hotel Omaha

8.9 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Eduardo

฿3,306

฿3,884 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bar area with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a central bar counter.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lounge area with a mural, a seating area with tire swings, and a digital display board.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a grey armchair, a black leather sofa, and a small table with books and a glass.

10. Moxy Omaha Downtown

8.6 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Lynn

฿2,835

฿3,331 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Hilton Honors' sign, a 'welcome to Carter Lake' sign, and a 'explore' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

11. Hampton Inn Omaha Airport

9.7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

James

฿3,372

฿3,777 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A restaurant with round tables, wooden chairs, and a brick wall.

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A coffee shop with shelves of snacks, a coffee machine, and a chilled section.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a floral mural, modern seating, and a large window.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

8.7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Robert

฿3,356

฿3,943 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, large entrance canopy, and multiple windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, metal poolside chairs, and a lifeguard chair.

A brick building with a patio area featuring a fire pit and seating.

13. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

13.8 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Dennis

฿3,292

฿3,868 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance under a covered area, surrounded by brick buildings.

A modern lobby with a blue geometric wall, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small table.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

5.3 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Thomas

฿3,127

฿3,502 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring various pastries and fruits, a staircase, and a spacious seating area.

A modern reception area with a desk, seating, and a visible Dell store in the background.

15. Element by Marriott Omaha Midtown Crossing

10.7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Kimberly

฿2,770

฿3,255 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A Microtel Inn & Suites building with a blue and white exterior, a landscaped lawn, and a signboard.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a seating area with benches, and large windows allowing natural light.

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

5.5 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Cynthia

฿2,345

฿2,627 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A Best Western Plus hotel with a covered entrance, stone and brick exterior, and a landscaped front yard.

A restaurant interior with a counter, seating area, and a clock on the wall.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, ottomans, a unique orange chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

17. Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn

10 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Janet A

฿3,111

฿3,484 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "CANDLEWOOD SUITES".

A modern hotel reception area with a dark wood reception desk, a large decorative wall piece, and a LENDING LOCKER sign on the left.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a wooden table and chairs, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

18. Candlewood Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

10.1 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Rick and Teresa

฿2,765

฿3,249 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A brick building with a sign reading "Hyatt Place" and the number "540" on the facade.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A modern apartment with a grey sofa, a small dining area, a kitchen with a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

19. Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

8.5 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Kristina

฿3,621

฿4,255 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of liquor bottles displayed on shelves.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a chair, and a desk.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a courtyard and multiple parking spaces.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple computer stations, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a television.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown

8.7 km from Lake Manawa Beach

Linsey

฿3,325

฿3,907 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Manawa Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Countryside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,448 reviews	View
BridgePointe Inn & Suites	8.8 Excellent 1,834 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Top Lake Manawa Beach Hotel Reviews

Countryside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"... . .. ... ........ ."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

8/10 Good

"For the price of the stay, we feel the breakfast food could be just a bit better."

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"The room is spacious and clean . The breakfast has good selections . The location is accessible . The price is reasonable . Plenty of free self parking ."

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice rooms and great resturants"

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

8/10 Good

"Under renovations"

Other attractions near Lake Manawa Beach

Lake Manawa State Park

7.8/10 (63 reviews)

You can take time to visit Lake Manawa State Park during your travels to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Longs Landing County Park

You can take time to visit Longs Landing County Park during your travels to Council Bluffs. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Fox Run Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Council Bluffs at Fox Run Golf Club. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Fontenelle Forest

You can take time to visit Fontenelle Forest during your travels to Bellevue. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Western Historic Trails Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Western Historic Trails Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Mid-America Center

8.4/10 (350 reviews)

Catch an event at Mid-America Center during your trip to Council Bluffs. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's casinos.

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Hidden Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hidden Lake during your travels in Bellevue. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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RailsWest Railroad Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in RailsWest Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Manawa Beach?

Lake Manawa Beach is located in Council Bluffs. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. You'll find 148 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Manawa Beach?

Red Roof Inn & Suites Omaha - Council Bluffs is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Manawa Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Countryside Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lake Manawa Beach?

Expedia has 148 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Manawa Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Manawa Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Lake Manawa Beach.

What can I see and do near Lake Manawa Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at The Durham Museum, Union Pacific Railroad Museum or Squirrel Cage Jail. Learn about local history at Western Historic Trails Center and Historic General Dodge House. You can check out the local talent at Stir Cove, The Apollon and Bellevue Little Theatre.

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Our top choices for Lake Manawa Beach hotels

1. Countryside Inn & Suites

2. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

3. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA

7. My Place Hotel - Council Bluffs/Omaha East, IA

8. Hampton Inn Council Bluffs

9. Magnolia Hotel Omaha

10. Moxy Omaha Downtown

11. Hampton Inn Omaha Airport

12. Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

13. Courtyard Marriott Aksarben Village

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs - Conv Ctr by IHG

15. Element by Marriott Omaha Midtown Crossing

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

17. Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn

18. Candlewood Suites Omaha Airport by IHG

19. Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown Old Market

20. Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown

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Top Lake Manawa Beach Hotel Reviews

Countryside Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA

Comfort Suites Omaha East-Council Bluffs

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

Other attractions near Lake Manawa Beach

Lake Manawa State Park

Longs Landing County Park

Fox Run Golf Club

Fontenelle Forest

Western Historic Trails Center

Mid-America Center

Hidden Lake

RailsWest Railroad Museum

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