See all properties
Save

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

4.0 star property

Photo gallery for Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Casino
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, travel cot
Fitness studio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View map
2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
  • Place, Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stir Cove
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Riverview King

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, travel cot

Deluxe Riverview King

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

View all photos for Deluxe Riverview 2 Queen

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, travel cot

Deluxe Riverview 2 Queen

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

View all photos for Whirlpool Suite King

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, travel cot

Whirlpool Suite King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, travel cot

Whirlpool Suite Riverview King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, travel cot

Deluxe King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Two Queen

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, travel cot

Deluxe Two Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Harrah's Council Bluffs – A Caesars Rewards Destination
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 361 reviews
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Harrah's Council Bluffs – A Caesars Rewards Destination

About the area

Council Bluffs

When you stay at Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs in Council Bluffs, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs and Mid-America Center. .This casino hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from CHI Health Center Omaha and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Creighton University.

What's nearby

  • Ameristar Casino Hotel at Council Bluffs - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Western Historic Trails Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Joe's Karting - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Stir Cove - 4 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 11 min drive
  • Eppley Field Airport (OMA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilot Travel Centers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sapp Bros. Travel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

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.

This Council Bluffs hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 160 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at 1853 Bistro & Bar, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
1853 Bistro & Bar - This café serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
ESPN BET Sportsbook - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Onsite venue #4 - 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 wired internet
  • 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
  • Double Down Dogs
  • ESPN BET Sportsbook

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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
  • 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 fee: USD 31.50
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
Late check-out fee: USD 31.50
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 31.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 31.50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs Casino Hotel
Hotel Ameristar
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Hotel Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Hotel
Hotel Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
Ameristar Casino Hotel
Ameristar Casino
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Hotel Council Bluffs
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Hotel
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Council Bluffs
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Hotel
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Council Bluffs
Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Hotel Council Bluffs

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was in good condition the bathtub didn't drain while we showered. I wish breakfast was included. The smell of cigarettes was really strong.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn’t eat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khareth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice- excellent buffet and food credit for becoming rewards member
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roxane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiyla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s was pretty good. Shower was set to jets only, the floor wasn’t vacuumed, and the alarm was set to 7:01am without me knowing. Other than that I loved the jets in my whirlpool room, and I got a voucher for $20 of food and it worked on my drinks loved that. Pillows are nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jaun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Yes, yes and yes🙌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and very nice and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

8/10 Good

Mikle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We didn't have a complimentary breakfast option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025