Divine Destinations — 10 Iowa Resorts That Have It All!

Picking the perfect resort with the most comfortable rooms, amazing amenities, and sensational service for your group doesn’t have to be difficult. Not when you check out (and then check in to) any of these outstanding Iowa conference resorts.

Lake Panorama National Resort & Conference Center

Groups flock to the Lake Panorama National Resort & Conference Center for its many amenities. Popular lodging options include hotel rooms and townhomes with full kitchens, dining and living areas, laundry, fireplaces, and outside decks or patios and a restaurant that caters to every taste with its menu of delicious steaks, chops, seafood, and pasta.  Both the LPN Conference Center and the Panorama West Clubhouse offer the ideal space for meetings or gatherings.

Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel

Harrah’s casino resort invites guests to relax after business hours in the spacious hotel with deluxe rooms and suites, some with beautiful views and electronic features such as an iPod/iPad docking station and 47-inch flat screen TV. Gamers can choose from slots, pull tables, bingo, Blackjack and more. Vegas-style entertainment, three dining options, and golf are just a few reasons this casino hotel is a winning choice.

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Located in Council Bluffs, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is the place to meet in Iowa. Featuring one of Iowa’s most luxurious meeting facilities with 5,000 square feet of convention and meeting space, a 1,400 square foot pre-function area, 1,100 square foot Riverside Room, and 500 square foot boardroom to accommodate groups of any size. On-site catering and menus crafted by the award-winning culinary team ensures your guests never go hungry during their stay. Plus, the property offers free valet and covered parking.

PZAZZ! Entertainment Complex

Just 90 minutes south of Davenport, PZAZZ! invites groups to stretch out in their spacious flexible meeting and banquet space. Up to 900 attendees will appreciate the full-service catering, experienced staff, and memorable surroundings. A variety of lodging choices include 140 rooms at the PZAZZ! Resort Hotel and 40 luxury hotel suites at Catfish Bend Inn & Spa. The resort also has a pool, water park, golf course, and spa.

Honey Creek Resort

Nestled on the shores of picturesque Rathbun Lake, Honey Creek Resort is the perfect retreat for your group. Luxury accommodations include guest rooms and suites at The Lodge on Rathbun Lake or The Cottages at Rathbun Lake. 8,881 square feet of dynamic indoor and outdoor meeting spaces that offer chef-crafted catering menus tailored to your taste and budget accommodate up to 300 banquet guests. Abundant activities indoor and out ensure a memorable stay for guests of any event occasion.

Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark

Located in scenic Dubuque, the resort offers 193 guest rooms and suites, many with picturesque views of either historic downtown, the city bluffs, or the magnificent Mississippi River. Get ready to be inspired with a meeting in the Grand River Center with 86,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and spaces like the all-glass River Room with its stunning views. The resort can also assist with your intimate gathering or social event with spaces that seat under 50.

Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort

Located just 90 minutes north of Sioux City in Larchwood, Iowa, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort is an exciting destination for meetings, corporate gatherings, and retreats. The facility offers up to 12,000 square feet of modern, functional indoor meeting space, along with terrace level meeting rooms for smaller gatherings. Full-service, on-site catering is also available. From slot and video poker machines to craps, Vegas-style entertainment and more, your event guests are sure to enjoy their stay.

Bridges Bay Resort

The lakeside resort is tucked into the scenic shores of Lake Okoboji. Choose from guest rooms and lakeview or lakefront hotel condos and many guest amenities, including an indoor waterpark, dining options, 4 outdoor pools and swim-up bar and more. Enjoy fabulous food at one of 3 restaurants on site. With 9,700 square feet of flexible space with water views, the resort can accommodate group seating up to 600 with dining to 350.

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf & Waterfront Convention Center

Drive an hour south of Dubuque, and discover this gem known as Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf & Waterfront Convention Center. The state-of-the-art convention center and Isle Center offers more than 40,000 square feet of premiere event space combined. In-house catering with customizable menus, business center, and innovative technology make the space even more inviting. Whether you need a space to accommodate 50 or 1,500, this resort is sure to accommodate you and your group. With over 500 guest rooms, it’s the largest hotel in Iowa.

Rhythm City Casino Resort

The energetic casino resort is the perfect place to get away for a corporate meeting or event. The resort features up to 16,000 square feet of functional meeting space, along with state-of-the-art AV equipment, and a full-service business center. After-hours entertainment includes slots, table games, and sports betting in the casino. Guests can enjoy a day of pampering at the Wave Spa, dine in one of the resort’s 3 restaurants, or relax in one of the beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites.

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