Bluffside Gardens

Decorah resort with 24-hour fitness

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November 2025

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December 2025

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Escape to Bluffside Gardens, a serene rural retreat where you can unwind in the garden or gather around the firepit. With express check-in and check-out, laundry facilities, outdoor furniture, an entertainment area and high-speed WiFi - this resort is designed for relaxation.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Gym
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

24-hour fitness center
Air conditioning
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Charcoal grills
Hiking/biking trails

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Garden
Patio
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Flat-panel TV

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Tomorrow

Nov 22 - Nov 23

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

51 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Cabin

Very good

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Separate bedroom

4 bedrooms
Sleeps 11
2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

$144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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About the neighborhood

1020 Park St, Decorah, IA, 52101

What's nearby

Porter House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Agora - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Amundsons Clothing - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Luther College - 4 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Family Table Decorah - ‬16 min walk
‪Culver's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bluffside Gardens

Bluffside Gardens is a great choice for a stay in Decorah. Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness center, along with onsite hiking/biking trails.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 11 units

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open Friday - Friday (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Guests are recommended to download the property's Jervis mobile app before check-in

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

Charcoal grills

What to do

Hiking/biking trails
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Winery tours nearby

Services

Laundry facilities

Facilities

Garden
Picnic area
24-hour fitness center
Bicycle parking
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

Patio
Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bluffside Gardens Resort

Bluffside Gardens Decorah

Bluffside Gardens Resort Decorah

Frequently asked questions

Does Bluffside Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bluffside Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bluffside Gardens?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bluffside Gardens?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bluffside Gardens?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Bluffside Gardens and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, a picnic area, and a garden.

Does Bluffside Gardens have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

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Bluffside Gardens Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Family friendly

Bed

Children

Location

Service staff

Kitchen

Building

Spacious room

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 16, 2025

Such a lovely place to stay. The condo was clean, comfortable and easily accessible. I especially enjoyed the water pressure in the showers and how quickly the unit heated up after the outdoor temps plummeted.

Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2025

Great stay. Will be back.

Dan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 17, 2025

College visit

We were visiting Luther with our son and decided to stay the night before the visit. We were very happy with this place and would definitely go back if we need to stay in Decorah again! The grounds were adorable and the beds were super comfy!!

Gina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 25, 2025

Nice location near the bike trail. Beautiful native plants in landscape.

Annette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 14, 2025

Beautiful newer property - perfect for a girls trip!!

Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 30, 2025

It was great. Loved the room. Loved the landscaping. Employees were all very friendly.

Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2025

We were very pleased with the room. Plenty of space for families. Nice kitchen area, comfortable beds, and overall nice experience. I would stay here again.

Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2025

Great hotel alternative! The grounds are done nicely and there’s a small walking path.

Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 14, 2025

Great!

Jen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 5, 2025

Affordable cabins with prairie landscaping

I’d recommend staying at Bluffside Gardens in Decorah! It was a lovely place, with fantastic views of natural prairie wildflowers, pine trees, great landscaping! So relaxing just viewing goldfinches, hummingbirds, deer and other surprising creatures!

Cynthia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

clean place! very responsive!

David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 4, 2024

Wonderful place to stay!

Brian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 5, 2025

Room was clean, but some items in the space are showing some wear, not off putting but worth a note. Room was good size and the beds were very comfy. Grounds are really peaceful and pretty!

Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2025

Other than one of the toilet roll holders hanging off the wall, the dry wall anchors failed. The stay was perfect. Ac works really well, the area is beautiful and quite. Me and my family really enjoyed it. Kitchen and dining area were easy to use and accessible. Two separate bathrooms and bedrooms was very nice.

Bryce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 11, 2025

Love that is is close to Luther College, so many Decorah Parks, the Trout Run Trail for biking of roller skiing (we did both on the trail and had a blast), great mountain biking in the area, wonderful accomodations (design is clean and modern, native gardens, quiet, sense of peacefulness, integrated into the natural landscape, landscape restoration along with recreational opportunities.

Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 5, 2025

Nice, clean has everything you need for your stay. Kitchenette is nice if you dont want to go out, grills to use and a nice fire pit to enjoy the evening. Owner is a great guy even gave us some insider fishing information! Definitely will be back, hopefully with our whole family.

Tammy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 16, 2024

Great stay as usual!

William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 31, 2024

Great place.

Corey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 23, 2025

Spacious little cabin

Rooms are very spacious. Check in-out was very easy. Love the layout and the vision of the property. Hope to check it out again in the future.

Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 11, 2025

Although I did not receive the text with my check in information because I was traveling through areas with poor reception. When I reached out to them, I received the information immediately.

Ronald, 1-night trip