Bluffside Gardens, Decorah

2-star resort

Bluffside Gardens

1020 Park Street | Decorah, IOWA IA 52101, US View Map

9.3 Superb 54 Reviews View Map

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Rooms

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In every room: Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Shower · Bathtub

Villa with Garden View

79.9 m²

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Villa

79.9 m²

KitchenetteDishwasherDining area

Villa

79.9 m²

KitchenetteDishwasherDining area

Villa

79.9 m²

KitchenetteDishwasherDining area

Villa

79.9 m²

KitchenetteDishwasherDining area

Studio with Garden View

46.45 m²

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Studio with Garden View

46.45 m²

Entire unit located on ground floor

Studio with Garden View

46.45 m²

Entire unit located on ground floorEntire unit wheelchair accessible

Key facts

Property type: 2-star resort
Address: 1020 Park Street | Decorah, IOWA IA 52101, US
Nearby landmark: Gunderson Lutheran Vision Center · 0.3 mi (straight line)
Check-in / check-out: 16:00 / 11:00
Top facilities: Free parking, Fitness centre, Free Wi-Fi, Pet-friendly rooms, Family rooms
Rooms: 11
Guest score: 9.3/10 from 54 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

Great for activities
Located in heart of Decorah
Excellent room comfort & quality

About Bluffside Gardens

Located in Decorah, Bluffside Gardens features a fitness center, garden, BBQ area, and free WiFi. The resort has family rooms. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, guest rooms at the resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a terrace.

All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Bluffside Gardens will be able to enjoy activities in and around Decorah, like hiking and cycling. La Crosse Municipal Airport is 63 miles away.

Top Amenities

Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Fitness center
Pet-friendly

Location

1020 Park Street | Decorah, IOWA IA 52101, US

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Services & Facilities

36 amenities in 11 categories.

Accessibility

4 items

Facilities for disabled guests available
Accessible toilet
Wheelchair accessible
Lower bathroom sinks available

Activities & Things to do

1 item

Board games/puzzles

Fitness Activities

1 item

Fitness center

General

6 items

Pets Allowed
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Non-smoking property
Private check-in/check-out
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Media & Technology

1 item

Free Wi-Fi

Outdoor Recreation

3 items

Garden
Hiking
Cycling

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Room Amenities

8 items

Air Conditioning
Heating
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguishers
Balcony/Terrace
Outdoor furniture

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Outdoor fireplace
Family Rooms

Security

1 item

CCTV security in common areas

Services and Conveniences

6 items

Cashless payment available
BBQ facilities
Designated Smoking Area
Invoices
Laundry services
Picnic Area

Transportation

2 items

Free Parking
On-site parking

Health Services

3 items

Process in place to check health of guests
First aid kit available
Access to health care professionals

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

Check-in

16:00
Check-out

11:00

FAQs about Bluffside Gardens

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

Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

What is there to see near Bluffside Gardens?

Places nearby include Gunderson Lutheran Vision Center, Decorah Dental Associates Center and Gunderson Lutheran Podiatry Center.

Which facilities does Bluffside Gardens have?

Facilities include free parking, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly rooms and family rooms.

Is there a fitness centre or gym?

Yes, there is a fitness centre on site.

Is parking available?

Yes, free parking is available.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed (charges may apply).

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

9.3 /10

Superb

Based on 54 Reviews

PAULA

Family with young children · Jan 22, 2025

10.0

Comfortable, private stay! Liked: simple and to the point; no breakfast; no need to interact with staff with the check-in method used; comfortable beds! great idea for the property; would love to visit again when it is not -15 degrees out to see the property more Disliked: sheets had inkspots and ha

Reineck

Family with young children · Feb 21, 2025

10.0

Liked: Very clean and spacious place. Easy to self check in and out.

Nena

Family with young children · Mar 11, 2025

8.0

All in all, I enjoyed my stay. I would come back and hope everything is ready and fixed. Liked: I loved the style of the "hotel", the area, and the beds and pillows. We were able to jump on the Trout Run Trail from our rooms. I loved the patio area as well. We were able to see plenty of deer wal

Susan

Family with young children · Mar 24, 2025

10.0

It was great Liked: Everything Disliked: Nothing

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Alexis

Family with young children · May 3, 2025

10.0

Our stay was amazing and will be coming back!! Liked: It was easy access and easy to locate! The place was beautiful and the beds were super comfy! Disliked: We loved everything. But maybe better shower pressure

Danielle

Solo Traveler · Jul 19, 2025

10.0

Fantastic place to stay with dogs Liked: The place was great to stay in. Convienent location, good parking, spectacular if you have a dog. Home away from home. Nice to have your own mini kitchen (no oven) for cooking if desired. The only suggestion I have is dog waste bins. There was an issue with p

Tommy

Solo Traveler · Jul 28, 2025

10.0

Quiet place to stay and was very relaxing. Liked: Place was clean and quiet. Had everything you need to satay Disliked: Place was great. Nothing I would change.

Carter

Couple · Aug 1, 2025

10.0

Pros far outweighed the cons of the property. We would consider staying here again Liked: Very clean and comfortable property with nice gardens area. Disliked: Needed larger bath towels. Also no beverage glasses in the room; just coffee mugs.

Jill

Group Traveler · Oct 6, 2025

8.0

Disliked: There weren’t any pillows for the pull out couch bed. Also, that mattres was very thin.

Alice

Couple · Oct 16, 2025

9.0

We enjoyed our stay at Bluffside Gardens!

Paul

Couple · Oct 23, 2025

10.0

This gem shines as an example of the beauty of native prairie species and the Driftless Region. Liked: We are so glad we chose to stay at this beautiful property. We discovered the accessible unit to be one of the few we have visited in our travels which has it all, space to maneuver, properly posit

Jill

Family with young children · Oct 27, 2025

10.0

The room was spacious and clean, great views. In town, with wildlife and beautiful grounds. Liked: Grounds were beautiful Disliked: Everything was great, can’t wait to come back

Elbert

Group Traveler · Nov 9, 2025

10.0

Disliked: It would be nice to have a small table with a couple chairs for eating

Kari

Solo Traveler · Nov 17, 2025

7.0

Clean, quiet and comfortable place to stay. Liked: The location was good. I enjoyed the garden areas and paths. The complex is unique and very quiet. My room was very simply appointed and the additional ammenities were also simple. A very nice hotel room. There looks to be other experiences comi

Meyers-Warrick

Group Traveler · Jan 1, 2026

8.0

Nice, new place to stay. Liked: Nice property. Especially love that it's surrounded in plants & gardens. The vision of the owners is really cool-- to return the area back to nature, using only native plant species. Certainly would be a beautiful place to return to in spring & summer! Disliked: It se

Ann

Couple · Jan 10, 2026

9.0

Highly recommend for a stay in Decorah. Liked: This is a unique and comfortable property in a beautiful location. The bed and bed linens are outstanding and the unit was easily accessible. Disliked: It would have been nice to have additional lighting options (lamps) instead of the one overhead light

Oneill

Family with young children · Jan 13, 2026

9.0

Beautiful and cozy little property - would highly recommend Liked: This is a beautiful little property - very comfy and cozy spacious room without all the noise of a larger hotel. I would highly recommend.

Barbara

Family with young children · Jan 19, 2026

7.0

It was very nice except for the just warm water. The mattresses were very comfy Liked: What breakfast? they did not have breakfast. Disliked: The water could have been hotter!

Ruth

Family with young children · Jan 19, 2026

6.0

Adequate. Comfortable. Liked: A grab bar in the tub/shower would be good and easy to install. The furniture was extremely cheap and almost falling apart even though obviously new; i.e. bedside tables. Felt like I had to wash the dishes before using them. Extremely overpriced due to the Norwegian

Jenny

Group Traveler · Feb 23, 2026

10.0

Liked: Our family really enjoyed our stay. We had a problem with our coffee maker and it was fixed immediately.

Lindsey

Family with young children · Mar 21, 2026

10.0

We would love to come back! Liked: The hot tub, the spacious room and the whole outdoors and houses are very cute! Disliked: The only complaint would be the water pressure in the shower.

Chelsea

Group Traveler · Mar 23, 2026

10.0

Better than a hotel! Liked: This unit was like a studio apartment. I loved that it was slightly bigger than a hotel room, had a kitchenette, and was still less expensive than hotels in the area.

Alison

Couple · May 15, 2026

10.0

Loved it, willing definitely book here again! Liked: I loved how easy it was to stay here, you could access your place with your phone, everything was great. Disliked: There was construction so it was a little more difficult to access, but I knew this was the case because it was communicated in the

Sharon

Solo Traveler · May 26, 2026

8.0

I enjoy my stay and would go back Liked: The large open room Disliked: With the construction it was difficult to get to

JoAnn

Solo Traveler · Jun 7, 2026

10.0

This is a beautiful, very comfortable place in a great little town! We highly recommend it! Liked: Beautiful setting! Very relaxing! Room was very comfortable and bed was exceptionally comfortable! Disliked: Our room could have used cream and sugar for coffee and tea as a drink option