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The Black Hawk Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street

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Front of property
Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)
Designer store
Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Business centre

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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115 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
  • Place, Cedar Falls Community Main Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Falls Community Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Northern Iowa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

Down duvets, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

Spa Suite, Jetted Tub (Historic)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

Down duvets, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive King Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Queen, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

Down duvets, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Double Queen, 2 Queen Beds (Historic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cedar Falls

The Black Hawk Hotel places you steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street and within a 20-minute stroll of Big Woods Lake Recreation Area. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a full-service spa and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering at Kate & Co can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with facials and mani/pedis. Bar Winslow is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a 24-hour business centre. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Cedar Falls hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from University of Northern Iowa and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Cedar Falls Community Main Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cedar Falls Community Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ice House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Woods Lake Recreation Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Northern Iowa - 3 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Urban Pie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sarah's Espresso Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Black Hawk Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Cedar Falls Community Main Street
The Black Hawk Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Spa services, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Black Hawk Hotel.

This 3.5-star Cedar Falls hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1853
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
The Black Hawk Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Cedar Falls hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Kate & Co. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open selected days.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 15 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Winslow

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lb per pet
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Black Hawk Hotel?

The Black Hawk Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Hawk Hotel?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Hawk Hotel on 2 Jan 2026 start from NZ$208.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at The Black Hawk Hotel?

Yep, Kate & Co is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and sports massages.

Does The Black Hawk Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Black Hawk Hotel?

No, The Black Hawk Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Black Hawk Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Black Hawk Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 781 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jolynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old hotel, in fact it is the second oldest in the country. In spite of that it has been very well maintained and the modernization necessities have been done with respect for its history. Our room, an Executive King Suite was spacious and furnished with a blend of antiques (sitting room) and a very new and comfortable bed (bed room). Located in the heart of downtown Cedar Falls, we were able to walk to restaurants, shops, and museums. All 4 of the staff members were met were friendly, courteous, and professional. The charming bar offered crafted cocktails and we used our VIP perk happily. Keep in mind this hotel is 170 years old and has a few creaks and cracks, none of which diminish the charm and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience in this great location to Downtown. Friendly service in a Classic Hotel setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

HECTOR

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Black Hawk Hotel Cedar Falls Iowa

The Black Hawk Hotel is older, but kept clean comfortable and safe. Unlike some other hotels the Black Hawk did not charge an incidentals amount on my card at check in only to return it later, I appreciated this. The only dissapointment is there is no onsite parking, we got a map showing 24 hour street parking. The closest being a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful and lovingly restored facility in every respect. It has been tastefully updated. It is in a great setting, right on Main Street Cedar Falls. The staff is excellent. The only minus is parking. Overlook that and book, it's a fabulous hotel with lots of character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCIA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was quiet and I was able to rest well. Also, Maxwell and Baker were excellent hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with family

Worn out

Complete lack of detail, lights in the lobby that don't work candles in the fireplace that are not operational which would be super cute. An older woman at the front desk that is just completely unprofessional All the other front desk staff is amazing. Property is totally worn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Stillwater

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Potosi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and spacious rooms. Loved the history and ambience of this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was excellent, very friendly and very helpful. The room was as expected for a historical hotel, however the bed was very uncomfortable as well as the pillows. The thin walls allowed for every noise and conversation from my neighbors as well. Parking was off site as well as the gym. Location of the hotel was perfect, cute little town and walking distance to food. The town itself felt safe and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. well kept and beautiful amenities in the room. Extra space and very sweet to my dogs. Very courteous at the front desk. Available for questions. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room. Great bed, very comfortable. Great surrounding area, shops restaurants and bars etc. I would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigmund, Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old-school hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

AMY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in downtown Cedar Falls. Historic hotel full of charm. Bar Winslow has Steph, an amazing mixologist and front desk staff helpful and accomodating. $10 coupon for Bar Winslow presented at check in. Close to many restaurants and other attractions. Nice touch in the morning with pastries from Bambinos Bakery. Will stay at The Black Hawk every chance we get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Excellent staff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pretty and unique historic property with lovely walking options for coffee, pastries, and scenes along the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M

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

Perfect Downtown Location

Great historic hotel in the heart of downtown. Walking distance to everything. Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no available parking. Had to drive around for 20+ minutes to get off Main Street parking due to zero on site parking. Extremely frustrating situation. Had to carry luggage for multiple blocks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025