Lap of Luxury — High-end Iowa Spas and Resorts

Corporate retreats or team get-aways take on a whole new meaning when you book them at a high-end Iowa spa or luxury resort. The surroundings are always exquisite, the services are superior, the accommodations are luxurious, and the cuisine is always supreme. If you’re considering bringing your bunch to the lap of luxury, might we suggest 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 Waterfront Hotel or Waterfront Hotel Condos. Features waterfront indoor or outdoor meeting space that overlooks the lake. Five dining choices offers something for every appetite. Waterfront Meeting + Event Center 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. 

PZAZZ! Entertainment + Casino Resort

What to expect:  This fun hotel and casino houses 700 slot machines, 18 table games, live poker room, and VIP lounge.  Accommodations range from guest rooms to suites in a hotel offering over 140 rooms. Five different restaurants on-site serve up a variety of delightfully prepared cuisines from prime rib to burgers and fries. 

Why we love it:  Funcity features over 100 interactive arcade games, go-carts, and laser-tag. 
Guests get lucky with Vegas-style entertainment enjoying performances by rock and country bands, comedians, and more. The Spa pampers guests with facials, body wraps, manicures, and pedicures. 

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. 

Des Lux Hotel

What to expect:  Many of the rooms and suites offer fireplaces and whirlpools. Glam meeting spaces include an executive board room, presidential suite and atrium, and Des Lux Bar and lobby for larger gatherings. 

Why we love it:  Des Lux Bar is the go-to after-work place to be featuring the city’s best martini menu. Complimentary made-to-order breakfasts far exceed cold cereal and bagels. On-site fitness center relieves stress with bikes, treadmills, weights, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and massage.

Hotel Julien Dubuque

What to expect:  Known for its elegant accommodations and exceptional service, the Hotel Julien Dubuque offers 133 lavish guest rooms and suites, along with the “Capone Suite,” featuring a vintage theme rich with “old Hollywood glamour.”  With a wide range of onsite dining, indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center, Hotel Julian has become a popular Iowa destination. 

Why we love it:  The services offered by the Potosa Spa promise a rejuvenating experience with facial treatments, eye and lip treatments, makeup applications, hair care, massage, body and bath treatments, hand care, and special spa services for mothers-to-be and men.

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf + Waterfront Convention Center

What to expect:  Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Isle Casino and Waterfront Convention Center was named the 2017 Reader’s Choice of the Quad City Times. The Isle challenges gamblers with slots, video poker, and table games. Welcoming guests to relax in  500 comfortable rooms, three on-site restaurants, banquet and conference facilities and business services, who could ask for anything more? 

Why we love it:  There’s lots to love here with an indoor pool, full-service marina, 24-hour fitness center, and hot tub. Just 223 feet from the Waterfront Convention Center, the hotel is easily accessible for all guests and conference attendees.