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Bluffside Gardens

2.0 star property

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Reception
Courtyard view
Fitness facility
Standard Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry
$132
$118 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Explore the area

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1020 Park St, Decorah, IA, 52101
  • Place, Porter House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Agora
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Decorah

Located in Decorah, Bluffside Gardens is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Chattahoochie County Park and Porter House Museum. .This resort is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Amundsons Clothing.
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What's nearby

  • Porter House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Agora - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Amundsons Clothing - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Luther College - 3 min drive - 3.5 miles

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
  • ‪Pulpit Rock Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bluffside Gardens

Bluffside Gardens offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Decorah resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this resort include a picnic area, charcoal grills, and bike parking.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bluffside Gardens Resort
Bluffside Gardens Decorah
Bluffside Gardens Resort Decorah

Bluffside Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The bathroom was quite cold but it was very cold outside. Easy entrance and exit to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one of the best spots in all of the country. Perfectly priced for this area.. nothing is better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an awesome spot. Comparable price to the "nice" hotels in the area, but the feeling and convenience is exceptionally good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ann, Missoula

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather England

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This IS an amazing place! It truly is like staying at a resort. It is clean. It is close to everything, yet tucked up in the woods so a family can feel off of the beaten path. There are grills and outside fire pits and a gym and a super nice playground. I am going back to Decorah in February….I cancelled my hotel reservations from another place to stay at this place. This place has the WOW factor!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, easy to access. Weird to not have any connection to a human, but stay went well and there were no issues!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was adorable. Spacious room with a great view. Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay … spacious and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is beautiful with walking trail close by. You can see the eagles flying around on the hill behind the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute trip. Great facility with a convenient location. We brought our bikes and used the trail that took us downtown and around Decorah. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Loved the room. Loved the landscaping. Employees were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property with beautiful flower gardens in every direction—great spaces for gathering and very comfortable and clean accommodations.
Inspiring old oak trees
Lovely grounds to walk and stretch and contemplate.
You-Pick Flowers - best team building activity ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location near the bike trail. Beautiful native plants in landscape.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

maribeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly new building. The room itself was clean however the sheets were not with hair throughout. Fortunately we travel with our own sheets as a backup we were prepared. All else was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025