Conferences and meetings take on a whole new meaning when you book them at an all-inclusive Iowa luxury resort. The surroundings are always exquisite, the services are superior, the accommodations are luxurious, and the cuisine is always supreme. If you’re entertaining a red carpet resort experience for your group, might we suggest some of our Iowa favorites?
Bridges Bay Resort
What to expect: The perfect Lake Okoboji get-away can be had at Bridges Bay Resort. Luxury accommodation at the Waterfront Hotel or Waterfront Hotel Condos. Features waterfront indoor or outdoor meeting space that overlooks the lake. Five dining choices offer something for every appetite. Waterfront Meeting & Event Center is the only one of its kind in the area.
Why we love it: At the end of a long workday, who wouldn’t love to spend some time at the resort’s waterpark, Boji Splash, with tube slides, lazy river, water cannons and more? SkyRider Zipline rides add to the fun.
Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark
What to expect: A chic resort set on the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. Grand Harbor welcomes guests with well-appointed rooms, suites, and fireplace suites. With views of historic downtown, the bluffs, and the Mississippi River, it offers a business center, fitness center, and deluxe meeting and event space. Award-winning dining experience at the resort’s Tony Roma’s Restaurant.
Why we love it: Grand Harbor’s waterpark invites you to chill at its 25,000 square feet of waterslides, tube rides, rope ladders, waterspouts, water chutes, squirt guns, and water cannons, along with the lazy river, activity pool, and two giant hot tub whirlpools.
Rhythm City Casino Resort
What to expect: This year-round contemporary casino resort welcomes guests to unwind in modern rooms with MediaCom TVs, highspeed internet, coffeemakers, and refrigerators welcomes guests in Davenport, Iowa.
Why we love it: You’ll never go hungry here with 3 different restaurant choices, including Robert’s Buffet, Draft Day Sports Lounge, and Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood. Exciting casino action plus fitness center, business center, indoor pool and hot tub, and spa on site means you may never want to leave.
Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
What to expect: The perfect Iowa get-away takes place at this vibrant casino resort. Recently renovated modern accommodations range from guest rooms to suites, some featuring balconies with views of the Casino, golf course, and outdoor pool.
Why we love it: Three on-site dining options include Robert’s Buffet, Big Drop, and Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood. Relax in the hotel spa, take a dip in either the indoor pool or indoor/outdoor hot tub, try your luck in the casino, or get in a workout at the fitness center.
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
What to expect: Think Iowa City and impress your attendees with the incredible Riverside Casino & Golf Resort located just 25 minutes south in Riverside, Iowa. This newly renovated casino boats more than 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space in the onsite event center, 200 hotel rooms, a luxurious spa, 2 TopGolf Swing Suites and live entertainment your guests are sure to enjoy!
Why we love it: Attendees can choose from four unique restaurants that include Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood, Draft Day Sports Lounge, 22 & Vine and the Clock Garden Café. Private dining rooms are also available at Robert’s Buffet and Ruthies’s Steak & Seafood. There is no shortage of group activities from a relaxing day at the onsite spa to golf at the award-winning Blue Top Ridge Golf Course.
Des Lux Hotel
What to expect: Many of the rooms and suites offer fireplaces and whirlpools. Glam meeting spaces include an executive board room, presidential suite and atrium, and Des Lux Bar and lobby for larger gatherings.
Why we love it: Des Lux Bar is the go-to after-work place to be featuring the city’s best martini menu. Complimentary made-to-order breakfasts far exceed cold cereal and bagels. On-site fitness center relieves stress with bikes, treadmills, weights, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and massage.
Hotel Julien Dubuque
What to expect: Known for its elegant accommodations and exceptional service, the Hotel Julien Dubuque offers 133 lavish guest rooms and suites, along with the “Capone Suite,” featuring a vintage theme rich with “old Hollywood glamour.” With a wide range of onsite dining, indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center, Hotel Julian has become a popular Iowa destination.
Why we love it: The services offered by the Potosa Spa promise a rejuvenating experience with facial treatments, eye and lip treatments, makeup applications, hair care, massage, body and bath treatments, hand care, and special spa services for mothers-to-be and men.
Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf & Waterfront Convention Center
What to expect: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Isle Casino and Waterfront Convention Center was named the 2017 Reader’s Choice of the Quad City Times. The Isle challenges gamblers with slots, video poker, and table games. Welcoming guests to relax in 500 comfortable rooms, three on-site restaurants, banquet and conference facilities and business services, who could ask for anything more?
Why we love it: There’s lots to love here with an indoor pool, full-service marina, 24-hour fitness center, and hot tub. Just 223 feet from the Waterfront Convention Center, the hotel is easily accessible for all guests and conference attendees.
For a complete list of resort options, visit our Iowa Resort Venues Directory.