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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 casino with multiple gaming tables and a bar area with multiple screens.
A restaurant interior with a brick wall, bar area, and multiple seating options.
A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

1. Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Waterloo
United States
Monica
$92 nightly
$103 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a sunset painting above the bed.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, a rowing machine, and a weight bench.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white countertop, and a blue door. There are two refrigerators, a microwave, and a coffee machine.
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
JR
$67 nightly
$75 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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 hotel room with a brick wall, a wooden wardrobe, a bed with a floral bedspread, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.
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.

3. The Black Hawk Hotel

The Black Hawk Hotel
Cedar Falls
United States
Daniel
$106 nightly
$119 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
The Black Hawk Hotel
A couple walking through an outdoor area with a modern building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a long sofa, and several colorful chairs.
A modern building with large windows and a well-maintained lawn with outdoor furniture.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, desk, TV, and a bed.

4. 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
$115 nightly
$129 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls - Waterloo Event Ctr by IHG
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and two lamps.
A cozy lobby with a stone fireplace, a large clock, and comfortable seating.
A vending machine stocked with snacks and drinks, a certificate of training, and a sign indicating the location is a 24-hour marketplace.

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Manchester

Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Manchester
Manchester
United States
Paula
$102 nightly
$115 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Manchester
An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and lounge chairs.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and a balcony.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a chalkboard menu, and a staircase.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a lamp, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Grundy Center

AmericInn by Wyndham Grundy Center
Grundy Center
United States
Megan
$88 nightly
$99 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Grundy Center
A spacious lobby with modern chairs, a long reception desk, and large windows allowing natural light.
A modern office space with a desk, office chair, sofa, and a conference table.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a digital menu display.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Waterloo
United States
Julia
$116 nightly
$130 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
An outdoor patio with stone fire tables, wicker chairs, and a pergola with string lights.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a variety of seating options including sofas and armchairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A table set with clear glasses and a tall glass vase with a candle, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls
United States
Chuck
$106 nightly
$119 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard stand, and a changing room with towels.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a blue patterned rug.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Waterloo
United States
Amy
$101 nightly
$113 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 reception area with a stone wall, wooden reception desk, and a staircase with wooden railings.
A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a clock on the wall, and a refrigerator.

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Osage

AmericInn by Wyndham Osage
Osage
United States
James G.
$104 nightly
$116 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Osage
A modern interior with a glass ceiling, seating area, and large windows offering views of the city.
A hotel room with two beds, a brick accent wall, a large window, and a modern design.
A hotel with a modern glass facade, a prominent sign, and a pedestrian bridge.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

11. Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
Waterloo
United States
Amanda
$110 nightly
$123 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls
A decorative wrought iron gate with a floral pattern, leading to a room with wooden flooring and a visible bed.
A large, historic house with a porch decorated with string lights and a sign advertising bed and breakfast services.
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 wooden bed with a headboard, a wooden door, and a patterned carpet.

12. The Weis Mansion

The Weis Mansion
Waterloo
United States
Cindy
$150 nightly
$168 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Weis Mansion
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 single-story house with a front porch, a small garden with hydrangea bushes, and a tree in the foreground.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television mounted on the wall, and a door.
A living room with a leather sofa, a television, a cabinet, and a ceiling fan.

13. Pet-friendly Waterloo Abode w/ Deck!

Pet-friendly Waterloo Abode w/ Deck!
Waterloo
Pet-friendly Waterloo Abode w/ Deck!
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 kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a dining area with a floral rug.

14. Charming Manchester Retreat w/ Patio & Fireplace!

Charming Manchester Retreat w/ Patio & Fireplace!
Manchester
United States
Becky
Charming Manchester Retreat w/ Patio & Fireplace!
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.

15. Game Room + Patio + Entertainment Area

Game Room + Patio + Entertainment Area
Waverly
Game Room + Patio + Entertainment Area
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 dining area with a wooden table, benches, and chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave and cabinets.
A living room with two leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

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

Walk to Park: Waterloo Home w/ Furnished Deck
Waterloo
$579 nightly
$648 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Walk to Park: Waterloo Home w/ Furnished Deck
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 single-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a small front yard.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

17. 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 covered patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of the kitchen through glass doors.
A living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden staircase, and a wooden door.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a view of the outside.

18. 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 two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a table with chairs.
A plate with two pieces of toasted bread and a pat of butter on a decorative plate.
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.

19. Taylor Made Bed and Breakfast

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

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent
"Facility was clean and staff was helpful. Plenty of parking. Hotel was a little hard to find with a night arrival due to construction projects in the area."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent
"We loved the room. Easy check in. Nice places to eat, get a snack or coffee."
Tina 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls

10/10 Excellent
"Large, clean, contemporary room decor, very comfortable"
Julia 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo Cedar Falls
The Weis Mansion

The Weis Mansion

10/10 Excellent
"Our anniversary weekend, greeted with a smile and a warm welcome down to our names on the welcome board. Our room was perfect. The history of the mansion is fansinating and the owners have down a magnificent job of maintaining the originals features. An absolute delight. We will be back."
Shanna 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Weis Mansion
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

8/10 Good
"The breakfast was great. Rooms are equipped with old and worn furniture."
Indira 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Executive Residency By Best Western Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Find out more about Waterloo

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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