Lap of Luxury: Iowa Resorts that WOW

Corporate retreats and conferences take on a whole new meaning when you book them at a lavish Iowa spa or luxury resort. The surroundings are always exquisite, the services are superior, the accommodations are luxurious, and the cuisine is always supreme. Don’t delay, take your bunch to a resort that wows today! Start here, with 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 accommodations at the Trestle & Summerlake Hotel rooms or condo suites. Features waterfront indoor or outdoor meeting space that overlooks the lake. Five dining choices offers something for every appetite. Waterfront Meetings & Events Venue 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.

Honey Creek Resort

What to expect: This lovely year-round resort invites guests to enjoy the scenic beauty of Rathbun Lake in south-central Iowa. Welcoming guests to comfy lodge guest rooms, cottages at the lake, and even lakeside RV campsite. Lakeshore Grille Restaurant plus Banquet and Event Catering offer the right menu of dining options.

Why we love it: There are ample opportunities to relax and enjoy yourself here at the 18-hole championship golf course, or hiking, biking, or boating in and around Honey Creek State Park. The Buccaneer Bay Indoor Water park is tons of fun with a two-story water slide, lazy river, and hot tub.

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.

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.

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.

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