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Our top choices for Iowa City family-friendly hotels

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
  • Splash into family fun near University of Iowa with both indoor and outdoor pools for year-round swimming adventures.
P6,265
P7,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

2. Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
P6,884
P7,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.
Exterior
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
  • Family fun with pool adventures and games, just minutes from the university campus.
P7,976
P9,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view.
A wall of wine bottles in a well-lit, modern hotel setting.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

4. Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
  • Vibrant family getaway with indoor pool, fitness center, and free breakfast near University of Iowa's museums and attractions.
P7,133
P7,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
A cozy room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a bookshelf.
A bar area with various glasses and bottles, wooden paneling, and a row of chairs.
A library with wooden bookshelves, a central reading area with chairs, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.
An outdoor seating area with yellow and white umbrellas, benches, and tables.

5. Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Downtown
  • Family-friendly escapes for all ages at this downtown gem with complimentary bikes and comfort amenities.
P7,954
P8,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
A Comfort Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.
A hot tub with a view of a grassy area and trees through large windows.
A gym with cardio machines, a mirrored wall, and a wooden floor.
A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines and a commercial dryer.

6. Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Coralville
  • Family fun awaits at this hotel featuring indoor pool, hot tub, and free breakfast near university sites.
P5,893
P6,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
University Heights
  • Family fun steps from campus with an indoor pool, cozy firepit, and premium entertainment for all ages.
P10,276
P11,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
Room
Room
Lounge
A chessboard set up on a patio with outdoor seating and a fire pit, in front of a building with large windows and string lights.

8. The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Iowa City
  • Family adventure awaits with sparkling indoor pool, well-stocked arcade, and kid-fueling breakfast.
P9,453
P10,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A breakfast buffet with cereal, fruits, and pastries.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp and phone.
A covered outdoor grill area with a barbecue grill, metal chairs, and a picnic table.

9. MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
Coralville
  • Fun family adventures near Iowa City with nature exhibits, cribs, and free breakfast for all ages.
P5,945
P6,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a sign that reads "Quality Inn by Choice".
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a metal railing.

10. Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
Iowa River Landing
  • Family-friendly escape with indoor pool and free breakfast near University of Iowa's museums and attractions.
P4,731
P5,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Iowa City

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Iowa City

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
P6,884
P7,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
P6,265
P7,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A Comfort Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.
A spacious cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with food service equipment, and artwork on the walls.
A gym with cardio machines, a mirrored wall, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Coralville
P5,893
P6,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a sign that reads "Quality Inn by Choice".
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a metal railing.

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
Iowa River Landing
P4,731
P5,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a variety of amenities such as a refrigerator, shelves with snacks, and a decorative wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
P7,976
P9,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view.
A wall of wine bottles in a well-lit, modern hotel setting.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
P7,133
P7,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
Room
Room
A hotel room with a bed, desk, and large windows.
Lounge

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Iowa City
P9,453
P10,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
University Heights
P10,276
P11,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a nightstand.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.
A two-story building with a flat roof and a chimney.

Baymont by Wyndham Coralville

Baymont by Wyndham Coralville
Coralville
P4,759
P5,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Baymont by Wyndham Coralville
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of the interior.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and potted plants.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOME 2' sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance area with outdoor seating.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a changing room, and a view of the outside.

Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville

Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
Coralville
P8,221
P9,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Home2 Suites Iowa City Coralville
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Iowa City

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "Hyatt Place."
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with yellow chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar with shelves of bottles.

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Downtown
P6,884
P7,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, a dining area, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wooden door.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view.

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Iowa River Landing
P6,265
P7,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
A bar area with wooden bar counters, black bar stools, and hanging woven light fixtures.
Reception
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Graduate Iowa City."
A library with wooden bookshelves, a central reading area with chairs, and a ceiling with a geometric pattern.

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Downtown
P7,954
P8,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
A Comfort Suites hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicapped parking.
A spacious cafeteria with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with food service equipment, and artwork on the walls.
A gym with cardio machines, a mirrored wall, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Coralville
P5,893
P6,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
An outdoor seating area with a long fire feature, wooden panel walls, and a pergola with string lights.
A modern hotel room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view.
A wall of wine bottles in a well-lit, modern hotel setting.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville

Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
P7,133
P7,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton Inn Iowa City/Coralville
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a sign that reads "Quality Inn by Choice".
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a metal railing.

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing

Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
Iowa River Landing
P4,731
P5,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Quality Inn Coralville - Iowa River Landing
An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, glass doors leading to an interior space, and a covered seating area.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital display, and a variety of amenities such as a refrigerator, shelves with snacks, and a decorative wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
Coralville
P7,976
P9,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coralville
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of the street.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the city.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
University Heights
P10,276
P11,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
A spacious breakfast area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a green awning, parking spaces, and a handicap-accessible entrance.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville

Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
Coralville
P4,468
P5,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
Room
Room
A hotel room with a bed, desk, and large windows.
Lounge

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Iowa City
P9,453
P10,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Top Iowa City Hotel Reviews

Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were friendly, our room was very nice & clean. I would stay here again."
Myrna 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Heartland Inn
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel with amazing hot tub"
William 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"What a great experience! Loved the pool and restaurant. Had so much fun we didn't have time to hit up the arcade. We'll have to visit again."
Amy 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel
American Inn Cedar Rapids South

American Inn Cedar Rapids South

8/10 Good
"This was my first time staying at this hotel, as I was in town on business. It appears the hotel had recently undergone some remodeling when I stayed in September 2026, and the updates made the property feel clean, fresh, and well cared for. Overall, I had a very good stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. The breakfast wasn’t anything exceptional, but it covered the essentials...hot waffles, coffee, juice, and a few other options. For a 2-star hotel, it was actually better than what I’ve experienced at many comparable properties. Overall, a comfortable stay and a good value."
Vincent 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
American Inn Cedar Rapids South
Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very welcoming and professional, hotel was immaculate and very clean"
Oliver 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Frequently asked questions

What's Iowa City like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, Iowa City is a good choice. The entertainment, sporting events, and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Fly into Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), which is located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation for a family trip to Iowa City?
The Highlander Hotel Iowa City, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights is another good option for your stay with the kids.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Iowa City?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Iowa City are January, November, December, and March, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Iowa City?
While you are visiting Iowa City, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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