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Our top choices for Dubuque hotels with a river view

1. Hotel Julien Dubuque

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple staircases, and a view of the lobby from above.

Location: Downtown Dubuque
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 1955 reviews)
Price: $81 nightly, $91 total, Nov 19 - Nov 20, Total with taxes and fees
Review: We enjoyed our stau lovely hotel!, by Philippos

2. Dubuque Inn & Suites

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

Location: Dubuque
Guest rating: 7.6/10 (Good, 1001 reviews)
Price: $69 nightly, $77 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees
Review: Was ok. I think free breakfast and a comfortable bed were the best part. Otherwise, the facility needs some remodeling. Everything is old., by Casey

3. Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

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

Location: Dubuque
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1004 reviews)
Price: $93 nightly, $104 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees
Review: Clean hotel, nice property, good breakfast, by Kara

4. Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

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

Location: Dubuque
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1002 reviews)
Price: $102 nightly, $114 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees
Review: Clean room and quiet spacious hotel., by Nancy

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

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

Location: Dubuque
Guest rating: 7.6/10 (Good, 1002 reviews)
Price: $71 nightly, $80 total, Dec 6 - Dec 7, Total with taxes and fees
Review: I appreciated the warm chocolate chip cookies that were available when I checked in., by Dave

6. Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire pit, overlooking a street with buildings and a large glass structure.

Location: Downtown Dubuque
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1003 reviews)
Price: $102 nightly, $114 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees
Review: Great property, friendly staff and we appreciate the shuttle service!, by Bonnie

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

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

Location: Dubuque
Guest rating: 7.4/10 (Good, 1217 reviews)
Price: $54 nightly, $60 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees
Review: The location and proximity to attractions was excellent, by KEVIN

8. Hampton Inn Dubuque

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

Location: Dubuque
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1002 reviews)
Price: $111 nightly, $124 total, Nov 22 - Nov 23, Total with taxes and fees
Review: Room clean, many restaurants nearby for dinner. Always enjoy the quick breakfast, by Marsha

9. American Inn and Suites

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

Location: Peosta
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 1002 reviews)
Price: $57 nightly, $60 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees
Review: great place, by Gary

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'TownePlace by Marriott' sign, outdoor seating area, and a covered entrance.

Location: Historic Millwork District
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 408 reviews)
Price: $139 nightly, $156 total, Nov 19 - Nov 20, Total with taxes and fees
Review: Comfortable rooms great breakfast and easy to get to, by thomas

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Top Dubuque Hotel Reviews

Aldrich Guest House

Location: Galena
Review: This was our first time staying at Aldrich Guest House, but we will definitely be back. Our hosts were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious! A short walk to the shops, the location was perfect. We really enjoyed our last minute getaway stay., by Sarah, September 5, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Mont Rest Inn

A snow-covered pathway leading to a historic house with a porch and a staircase.

Location: Bellevue
Review: I liked the friendliness of the owners and staff. The breakfast was incredible., by John, October 13, 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent

Four Mounds Inn

A room with a round table surrounded by wicker chairs, large arched windows, and a brick floor.

Location: Dubuque
Review: This has to be the most incredible place on earth! Loved visiting with Candence while there and the 4 HUGE turkeys, beautiful buck, so many birds! Cozy & Roomy! Cant think of o e negative thing PERIOD! TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY! THANK YOU for everything you have done to preserve such an incredible place! My wife and I really loved it here! MAGICAL!!!!, by Kenneth, May 27, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Holiday Inn Express and Suites-Platteville by IHG

An indoor swimming pool with clear safety markings, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outside through large windows.

Location: Platteville
Review: Great Staff and Location Room and the entire property was in awesome condition Can’t wait to get back!, by Anonymous traveler, May 5, 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Address: 200 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, US
Location: Downtown Dubuque
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (1955 reviews)
Review: I very rarely write hotel reviews, but this one was so great I had to do it! The property is beautiful, with old-school charm and beautiful modern updates in the rooms themselves, which are clean, beautiful and spacious. The staff were all lovely and helpful and the location (we could see the Mississippi from our room, and there were delightful restaurants and shops just steps from our door) couldn't have been better!, by Carey, November 14, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Galena

A brick building with a staircase leading to a balcony, a breakfast table with chairs, and a sign indicating a breakfast room office.

Location: Galena
Review: Beautiful old building, redone in contemporary style. Very comfortable and clean. Outdoor area has a private New Orleans courtyard vibe. Great location-we parked the car and walked to everything we wanted to do., by Jeffrey, December 10, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Lefevre Inn and Resort

Location: Galena
Review: My husband and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary at Lefevre Inn and we couldn't have chosen a better place. The resort is small (only 11 rooms and a few cabins), so it is quiet and low-key. The location is wonderfully removed from downtown Galena, but still close enough to everything to make day trips easy and relaxed. Our room was perfectly located, on the second floor facing the woods and overlooking the pool. This room was truly the most peaceful place I have ever stayed! The..., by Kathleen, August 20, 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a large artwork above it.

Location: Galena
Review: The stay was good. We were celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary and wanted to be alone, away from the kids. There was only one small problem: we were in a room directly across from a couple with about five children; they would not stay in the rooms and spent a lot of time screaming and running up and down the hallways. No one seemed to care, and that was both nights between 11-11::30pm. We are elderly; afraid to go out of the room for fear of being knocked over by one of the children. I know..., by Patricia, June 30, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast

A large, historic house with a well-maintained garden and a gazebo.

Location: Galena
Review: This was our first time staying in a bed and breakfast. The home was beautiful and decorated for Halloween 🎃 The room was clean. We had a private bathroom. The food was wonderful and Carol was a wonderful hostess. We will definitely recommend to others and plan to stay again in the future., by Fred and Fran, October 6, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

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

Location: Galena
Review: Great place to stay if you are visiting the Galena area. Just east of town. The amenities and the on-site restaurant are great!, by Steven, April 29, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Sleep Inn & Suites Lancaster-Platteville

A hot tub with a view of a golf course, a pool, and a sunroom with a door.

Location: Lancaster
Review: We stayed one night visiting family in the area. This was a comfortable and clean room. We were able to use the pool while there and the kids enjoyed it. The breakfast was okay. Nothing special, but definitely fine for what we needed. Only suggestion would be to have more outlets for charging phones. Overall this was a very nice stay for us., by Cheryl, March 3, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Monticello

A shower with a glass door, a towel rack with folded towels, and a shower control panel.

Location: Monticello
Review: It was amazing considering we hadn’t planned it - a snow squall came up and we happened to be near that exit! It was just what we needed!, by Maria, February 20, 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

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

Location: Galena
Review: The property was comfortable and staff was very kind!, by Dominique, June 5, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown

Address: 1151 WASHINGTON STREET, Dubuque, IA, 52001, US
Location: Historic Millwork District
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 9/10 (408 reviews)
Review: We needed to change hotels quick, as kids were along and they wanted a pool to swim in. A few surrounding hotels pool's were closed, and this one wasn't. Sure glad we got to stay here!! Super clean, kitchenettes in each room, ours had a full size fridge, 2-burner cook top, full size microhood, and lots of space! Hot breakfast was very good too. Great location by local brew houses and walking to many places. Easy access to hwy. Only issue were the trains at night that we didn't know about yet..., by Megan, March 13, 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent

AmericInn by Wyndham Anamosa

An American Inn hotel with a covered entrance, brick pillars, and a landscaped front yard.

Location: Anamosa
Review: Great hotel Friendly staff, warm clean hotel when you walk in, clean rooms, comfortable beds, hot breakfast. I would definitely stay here again., by plow day travel, October 21, 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Goldmoor Inn

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and a bridge.

Location: Galena
Review: The place looks like a fantasy, a castle in Illinois, each room different, unusual, charming. Most charming: the owners, who very sincerely want their guests to love the place. Our room was huge, with a gigantic spa bath and a fireplace; our dog was welcome (for a fee); the breakfasts were stunningly good (included in the room price); the grounds are lovely; the area is fun, pretty and interesting., by Caroline, September 19, 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Address: 1801 Greyhound Park Dr, Dubuque, IA, 52001, US
Location: Dubuque
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (1002 reviews)
Review: Have been there before and just discovered this time that there is a park & trail on water behind hotel. Plus it is close to do a day trip over to Galena!, by Anonymous traveler, July 21, 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do hotels with a river view in Dubuque cost?

Prices for hotels with river views in Dubuque range between $123 and $445 per night. Whatever your budget, you'll find a wonderful water view worth getting out of bed for. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Are there any family-friendly hotels with river views in Dubuque?

Spend your Dubuque getaway with your crew at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark. In addition to picturesque river vistas, this family-friendly hotel has a 3.5-star rating and features including a waterslide and a lazy river. After checking in and chilling together in your comfy new digs, it's time to discover the local sights. National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark are fun family-friendly attractions in Dubuque.

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What is there to do in Dubuque near my hotel with river views?

Dubuque has enough activities and sights to keep you on the go for weeks (or months!), beginning with National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Crystal Lake Cave, Sundown Mountain and Riverboat Museum are other renowned attractions. If you're sticking around a while, Bell Tower Theater and Dubuque Museum of Art will put the finishing touches on your itinerary.

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