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A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a balcony overlooking the lobby.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a reception area in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

A spacious lobby with patterned carpet, ornate ceiling, and classic furniture.

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque, 5.4 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Mary

P7,305

P8,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a water slide, lounge chairs, and large windows.

A Country Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a patterned armchair, a large bathtub, and a nightstand with lamps.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

14.9 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Judy

P5,795

P6,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a brick wall with a poster.

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A hotel lobby with directional signs to the hotel and casino, a reception desk, and a sports bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two ottomans, and a small table with a lamp.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

7.2 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Scott

P6,380

P7,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious indoor area with a pool, multiple dining tables and chairs, and a large tree.

A hotel atrium with a glass ceiling, two pools, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, a ping pong table, and several tables and chairs.

4. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

8.1 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Margita

P6,062

P6,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas branded with Samuel Adams.

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a brick facade.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

5.6 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Michelle

P3,378

P3,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a large fan on the ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a green bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a blue accent wall.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a breakfast bar.

6. American Inn and Suites

18.1 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Emil

P3,284

P3,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a Tesla Medbed Center.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a view of the sea through the window.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

7. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

3.6 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Rachelle

P7,262

P8,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a stone accent wall, a kitchen area, and a television.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a black countertop. There is a large window with a blue-tinted glass feature, and a mirror above the desk.

A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and condiments.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white lounge chairs, and a sunbed.

8. Dubuque Inn & Suites

8.2 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Carol

P4,629

P5,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.

A library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A library with bookshelves, a blue sofa, and a staircase.

A reception desk with a sign, a coffee machine, and a seating area with blue sofas.

9. Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

18.3 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Paul

P5,855

P8,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A breakfast buffet area with clear glass containers of food, a sign promoting waffles, and a wall with kitchen utensils illustrations.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a Hilton Honors badge, and a snack display.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tiled floor, and windows with a view.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a sign indicating a 1900 clearance height.

10. Hampton Inn Dubuque

8.4 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Dale

P7,125

P8,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a clock, and a sofa with cushions.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, including a fruit bowl, salad bar, and various appliances.

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

10 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Lin

P4,954

P5,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and orange walls.

A lobby with two leather sofas, a coffee table, a framed picture of Dubuque, IOWA, a potted plant, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two large framed pictures of a river scene.

A lobby with a sofa, a small table, a potted plant, a wall-mounted TV, and a reception desk.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

7.4 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Taylour

P3,691

P4,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a blue sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, wooden beams, and a building with multiple windows in the background.

13. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

10 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Richard

P4,254

P4,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a dining area with a cowhide rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a sign for White Horse Tavern.

A building with a dark blue exterior, a sign reading "OFFICE," and a welcome sign.

A kitchen counter with a fruit basket containing oranges and bananas, a stack of white plates, and a glass container.

14. Grant Hills Motel

18.9 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Peter

P5,010

P5,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and ceiling, blue chairs, and a water slide.

A spacious kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a stone backsplash.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a clock, and a potted plant.

15. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

9.4 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Jose

P4,008

P4,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast area with a counter, chairs, and a coffee station.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a selection of bottles on shelves.

A reception area with a green counter, a reception desk, a clock, and a plant.

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

16. Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

9.3 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Chris

P3,988

P4,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A reception area with a desk, computers, and a view of the outside.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack.

A motel with a covered parking area, a gas station sign, and a two-story building with balconies.

A laundry room with a sink, a dryer, and a washer.

17. Rodeway Inn Dubuque

7.3 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Tina

P3,863

P4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

An indoor water park with various water features and play structures.

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

A sign for Tony Roma's restaurant at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, with a view of the Grand Harbor building in the background.

18. Grand Harbor Resort

5.2 km from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Greg

P7,408

P8,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Julien Dubuque	9.2 Wonderful 1,947 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque	7.4 Good 1,192 reviews	View

Top Mines of Spain State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"The hot tub was being drained and cleaned before the weekend which we appreciated! Staff were… there. None of them would address us or even acknowledge us most of the time. Weird. Other than that great stay!"

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying at this hotel."

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in the king suite with whirlpool. Room was very spacious and clean."

Dubuque Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"We had a good stay. The hotel is close to restaurants and easy to get on Hwy 20. Having a breakfast is helpful."

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

10/10 Excellent

"The places is older but clean. We stay here frequently."

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Fair rate, nice clean room and facility, friendly quick check in. Nice to be so close to casino."

The Hancock House

8/10 Good

"Overall, we had a great stay. Beautiful home with wonderful views. The breakfast was okay."

Canfield Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A really nice, atmospheric hotel with a rich history."

Other attractions near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

A cave with red-lit stalactites and stalagmites.

Crystal Lake Cave

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

The subterranean world can be an exotic and spellbinding environment. Visit this exquisite cave that has been carved by nature over millions of years.

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A waterfront with buildings, including a modern glass structure, and calm water reflecting the buildings.

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

7.8/10 (159 reviews)

Bring your family to Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trailhead

You can take time to visit Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trailhead during your travels to Dubuque. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.

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Julien Dubuque Monument

Learn about the local history of Dubuque with a stop at Julien Dubuque Monument. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Julien Dubuque Bridge

8.2/10 (60 reviews)

Find out about the history of Dubuque when you spend time at Julien Dubuque Bridge. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Mississippi Riverwalk

Mississippi Riverwalk is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Port of Dubuque Marina

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dubuque with a trip to Port of Dubuque Marina. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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National Rivers Hall of Fame

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Rivers Hall of Fame during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area is located in a welcoming area of Dubuque known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. You'll find 121 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

Hotel Julien Dubuque is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Other good options within a few miles include Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque and Grand Harbor Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 121 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.

What can I see and do near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Riverboat Museum, and National Rivers Hall of Fame. Five Flags Center, Julien Dubuque Bridge, and Shot Tower are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Create some family memories at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, Dubuque Art Center, and ImOn Ice Arena while you're exploring the area around Mines of Spain State Recreation Area.

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Our top choices for Mines of Spain State Recreation Area hotels

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

3. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

4. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

6. American Inn and Suites

7. Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

8. Dubuque Inn & Suites

9. Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

10. Hampton Inn Dubuque

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque, IA

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Dubuque

13. MainStay Suites Dubuque at Hwy 20

14. Grant Hills Motel

15. Quality Inn Dubuque on Hwy 20

16. Baymont by Wyndham Dubuque

17. Rodeway Inn Dubuque

18. Grand Harbor Resort

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Top Mines of Spain State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

Dubuque Inn & Suites

Tesla MedBed Center, East Dubuque

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

The Hancock House

Canfield Hotel

Other attractions near Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Crystal Lake Cave

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trailhead

Julien Dubuque Monument

Julien Dubuque Bridge

Mississippi Riverwalk

Port of Dubuque Marina

National Rivers Hall of Fame

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