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Great River Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A water park with multiple slides and a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV on the wall.
An outdoor patio with striped sofas, a yellow ottoman, and a pool table.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, patterned chairs, and a geometric coffee table.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington, IA, 52601
  • Place, Catfish Bend Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, FunCity
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Community Field
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King (21 & older only)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling light.

Standard King (21 & older only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Handicap (21 & older only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Great River Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a casino. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a water park (surcharge), 3 bars/lounges and a 24-hour fitness centre are on-site.
Great River Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Burlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The on-site spa has 7 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at Great River Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Catfish Bend Casino. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • For dining with pool views, stop by Booagloo Cafe, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park with a lazy river or swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to detox wraps, Swedish massages or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include a lifeguard on-site, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Steps from Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity
  • Free airport shuttle service
Great River Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a water park (surcharge), and a lazy river. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre are also featured at the family-friendly Great River Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Burlington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to noon.
Booagloo Cafe – Overlooking the pool, this family restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Lucky Street – This café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Gasoline Allies – On-site diner. Open daily.
Shake Alley – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 3.21 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Booagloo Cafe
  • Gasoline Allies
  • Lucky Street
  • Shake Alley

Things to do

  • 23 gaming tables
  • 24-hour gym
  • 606 slot machines
  • Casino (30,000 square foot of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Sportsbook
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2.85 per cent destination fee will be charged.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 3.21 to 15.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

The Catfish Bend Inn Spa
The Catfish Bend & Burlington
The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa Hotel
The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa Burlington
The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa Hotel Burlington

Great River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 394 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room and very well stocked bars/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Burlington!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the staff were both amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the casino, Lucky Dtreet for breakfast, and diner at the Boogaloo Sports Bar. We then enjoyed a local singer both nights at The Lamp Post.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No spa
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great. Very clean and fresh looking. The staff was amazing and very friendly. Lots of amenities available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was very polite!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was so clean and spacious. Loved the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for the Rodeo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Accomodations were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Rooms are outstanding!! Shower had S lot of room in it. Bathroom was clean The ladies at the front desk are courteous and friendly!! We will go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa experience was wonderful outside spa and pool closed for winter disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean, bed was comfortable. Located near restaurants and the casino. Would definitely recommend and we will stay again very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room spotless and spacious. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome rooms and everything was great room staff. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025