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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Casino
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Place, Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Joe's Karting
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Historic Trails Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Riverview King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Riverview 2 Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Whirlpool Suite King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Two Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

3 restaurants, a casino, and an indoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a hot tub are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs offers 160 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Missouri River. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 3 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a meal at the café or drinks at the sports bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and an ATM
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 14 minutes by foot from Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs and a 3-minute drive from Mid-America Center
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A casino, a vending machine, and a sportsbook are also featured at the business-friendly Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Council Bluffs hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
1853 Bistro & Bar - This café serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Sportsbook - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Buffet - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Double Down Dogs - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 20 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • 1853 Bistro & Bar
  • Buffet
  • Double Down Dogs
  • The Sportsbook

Things to do

  • 1,200 slot machines
  • 20 gaming tables
  • Casino (38,500 square foot of space)
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1008 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and pleasant place to stay , the staff was excellent and all things worked as they should , planning on staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice casino with Missouri Riverviews
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

TRUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are great, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, nice staff and pool and hot tub where amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Supada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and very nice and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just sleepy and gambled but it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jaira

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We we
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was amazing staff was great room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service at check-in. Nice room and comfy bed as always.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is always excellent here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice and peaceful at night had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Good amenities. Friendly Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was open late. Staff was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ulyssea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I tell you I had a very very relaxing time I did I was so so happy to be at that hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the pool and hot tub, clean comfy room, great staff. Sign up for the casino reward program for a $20 voucher for dining!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025