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Our top choices for Waterloo 3-star hotels

A hotel with a large parking lot, a well-lit entrance, and a prominent hotel sign.
A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.
A restaurant with a long wooden bar, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a TV mounted on the wall.
A casino with multiple gaming tables and a bar area with multiple screens.

1. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Waterloo
United States
Monica
$92 nightly
$103 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a sunset painting above the bed.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white countertop, and a blue door. There are two refrigerators, a microwave, and a coffee machine.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, a rowing machine, and a weight bench.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled floor, and a blue wall. There are windows along one wall, a door, and a counter with a sink.

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
Waterloo
United States
kristen
$67 nightly
$75 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
A historic hotel with a classic brick facade, multiple storefronts including a bar and a barber shop, and a fire escape on the right.
A hallway with a 'Mill Race' sign, a bookshelf, and two brown leather chairs.
A kitchen with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, and a built-in dishwasher.
A group of people sitting at a table with chairs on a sidewalk in an urban setting.

3. The Black Hawk Hotel

The Black Hawk Hotel
Cedar Falls
United States
Daniel
$114 nightly
$128 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Black Hawk Hotel
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.
A vending machine stocked with snacks and drinks, a certificate of training, and a sign indicating the location is a 24-hour marketplace.
A cozy lobby with a stone fireplace, a large clock, and comfortable seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and two lamps.

4. Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Manchester

Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Manchester
Manchester
United States
Paula
$136 nightly
$154 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Manchester
A couple walking through an outdoor area with a modern building in the background.
A breakfast setup with a fruit tray, juice bottles, and a coffee pot on a wooden table.
A modern building with large windows and a well-maintained lawn with outdoor furniture.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a long sofa, and several colorful chairs.

5. Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
Cedar Falls
United States
Trina
$114 nightly
$128 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a chalkboard menu, and a staircase.
A two-story motel with a prominent sign, a driveway, and a parking area.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grundy Center

AmericInn by Wyndham Grundy Center
Grundy Center
United States
Rafal
$91 nightly
$102 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Grundy Center
An outdoor patio with stone fire tables, wicker chairs, and a pergola with string lights.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a store.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a variety of seating options including sofas and armchairs, and a large window providing natural light.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls
$106 nightly
$118 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
A spacious lobby with modern chairs, a long reception desk, and large windows allowing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with skylights.
A modern office space with a desk, office chair, sofa, and a conference table.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Waterloo
United States
Patrick
$116 nightly
$130 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
A modern interior with a glass ceiling, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs, a brick wall, and a high ceiling with visible structural beams and lighting fixtures.
A hotel with a modern glass facade, a prominent sign, and a pedestrian bridge.

9. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Waterloo
United States
Amanda
$119 nightly
$133 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard stand, and a changing room with towels.
A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a blue patterned rug.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Waterloo
United States
Leann
$105 nightly
$118 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
A hotel with a covered entrance, brick pillars, and a sign indicating it is an American Inn.
A hotel kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a clock on the wall, and a refrigerator.
A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and two framed pictures on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and large windows.

11. AmericInn by Wyndham Osage

AmericInn by Wyndham Osage
Osage
United States
James G.
$109 nightly
$122 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Osage
A decorative wrought iron gate with a floral pattern, leading to a room with wooden flooring and a visible bed.
A covered patio area with a table and chairs, a sign indicating 'The Weis Mansion Bed & Breakfast', and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
A large, historic house with a porch decorated with string lights and a sign advertising bed and breakfast services.
A wooden bed with a headboard, a wooden door, and a patterned carpet.

12. The Weis Mansion

The Weis Mansion
Waterloo
United States
Cindy
$88 nightly
$98 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Weis Mansion
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall with a textured pattern.
A covered outdoor deck with a wooden railing, a red cushioned bench, and a view of a backyard with a white mobile home and trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A single-story house with a front porch and a small garden with hydrangea bushes.

13. Pet-friendly Waterloo Abode w/ Deck!

Pet-friendly Waterloo Abode w/ Deck!
Waterloo
Pet-friendly Waterloo Abode w/ Deck!
A covered porch with white railings, a bench, and potted plants.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. A staircase leads to an upper level, and a dining area is visible in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with white chairs and a dark table.

14. Game Room + Patio + Entertainment Area

Game Room + Patio + Entertainment Area
Waverly
Game Room + Patio + Entertainment Area
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools.
A house with a front porch, a circular stone fire pit, and a wooden shed in a grassy yard.
A living room with a fireplace, wooden bookshelves, a ceiling fan, and a large painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dresser, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

15. Charming Manchester Retreat w/ Patio & Fireplace!

Charming Manchester Retreat w/ Patio & Fireplace!
Manchester
United States
Becky
Charming Manchester Retreat w/ Patio & Fireplace!
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden countertop, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a door.
A single-story house with a garage, a front yard with grass and a tree, and a clear blue sky.
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave and cabinets.

16. Walk to Park: Waterloo Home w/ Furnished Deck

Walk to Park: Waterloo Home w/ Furnished Deck
Waterloo
$579 nightly
$648 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Walk to Park: Waterloo Home w/ Furnished Deck
A covered patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of the kitchen through glass doors.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a view of the outside.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden staircase, and a wooden door.

17. Tennis Court & Deck: Pet-friendly Charles City Gem

Tennis Court & Deck: Pet-friendly Charles City Gem
Charles City
Tennis Court & Deck: Pet-friendly Charles City Gem
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a window.
A laundry room with two stacked washers and dryers, a hose, and plumbing.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.
A single-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a small front yard.

18. Family Home By Theme Park & Waterloo Arts District

Family Home By Theme Park & Waterloo Arts District
Waterloo
Family Home By Theme Park & Waterloo Arts District
A two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a table with chairs.
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a bed with a floral bedspread, a green wardrobe, and a wooden chair.
A small, single-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small window.
A plate with two pieces of toasted bread and a pat of butter on a decorative plate.

19. Taylor Made Bed and Breakfast

Taylor Made Bed and Breakfast
Spillville
United States
Anonymous traveler
Taylor Made Bed and Breakfast

20. Lake's End Cabin Resort

Lake's End Cabin Resort
Manchester
United States
Ray
Lake's End Cabin Resort
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Waterloo and related destinations

The John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum showcases Iowa's farming heritage with hands-on exhibits that kids surprisingly love. Sullivan Brothers Museum and riverside trails offer a perfect morning before grabbing local brews at SingleSpeed Brewing's converted Wonder Bread factory.

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A cityscape with a distinctive green clock tower, modern buildings, and a glass-roofed structure.

Top Waterloo Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent
"We added breakfast and it was very good! The rooms are nice, comfortable beds, large showers. The pool wasn’t open. The BBQue restaurant that adjoins was excellent. Parking was plentiful and close."
Michelle 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent
"Good selection for breakfast."
Gord 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
The Weis Mansion

The Weis Mansion

10/10 Excellent
"This place is a secret gem! Beautiful ! Wonderful owners - you will not be disappointed !"
Greg 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Weis Mansion

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Waterloo

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Waterloo, Iowa are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Waterloo, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Waterloo for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Waterloo near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Waterloo 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Waterloo?
Expedia guests highly recommend Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls. It comes with a swimming pool and blackout curtains, and is around 0.8 mi northwest of central Waterloo. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo is another popular 3-star hotel. Located roughly 3 mi southeast of the downtown area, it offers a swimming pool and high-speed internet services.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Waterloo?
The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Waterloo will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more wallet-friendly and include the services and amenities you need for your comfort, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can expect a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, premium bathroom products and perks like on-site spa centers.

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