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3.5 of 5
3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington, IA 52601
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Ranked #3 of 12 hotels in Burlington
3.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
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Brighton, Iowa
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Bad experience for a high price”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
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We stayed at your facility for a xmas party. The rooms were nice and we ate at the Bugaloo Cafe. It was good. My husband and I proceeded to the Casino. I was approached by a security guard stating that I was intoxicated and that i needed to go to my room. I said what. I had tripped on the step and he said that i was stumbling around. I go back to my room and then come down later and another security guard says you can go anywhere but the Casino. I said i was not told that. I was very upset. My husband and I then go to the Bugaloo cafe where we had a few drinks. He was leaving the dance floor when some guy punches him in the face and then runs. My husband is approached then by security guards saying that you need to leave. My husband had several witnesses to the whole thing. my husband said why do i need to leave. they just said you need to leave and then tried to get him to go outside. he is like i am not going outside.

Both situations were handled very, very poorly and the security guards were very rude. I don't know how you can run a business like this treating people the way they did. We both did nothing wrong but yet we were singled out. What is wrong with this picture??? I would not recommend this facility to anybody!!!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Justin Swigart, Guest Relations Manager at Catfish Bend Inn & Spa, responded to this review
3 March 2012
Dear guest,

Please see the same review posted by the same guest at our other property. The Pzazz Hotel.

Again, I am deeply sorry you feel you were treated poorly. I hope you may return to our establishment someday soon and give us another chance to show you our outstanding customer service.

Our employees are instructed to spot signs of intoxication among all of our visitors that are on the gambling floor. If you would like to discuss this further I would be more than happy to take your call.

Thank you,
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1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Not what we expected”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Room over price could stay at red roof and save 100.00 bucks food was good and priced fairly. Ease to get to casino was great..someother guests very loud at 3am sure they woke up the whole floor . Front desk could've been more informabtile .when calling for reservation made seem like I was interruping her just did have I wanna go back there feeling

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Justin Swigart, Guest Relations Manager at Catfish Bend Inn & Spa, responded to this review
3 March 2012
Dear Guest,

I'm sorry your experience at Catfish Bend Inn & Spa was sub-par. We pride ourselves in our customer service skills and the beautiful facility we have to share.

I'm even more sorry that you were mistreated over the phone. Nobody should ever feel that way, especially when you are choosing to come here instead of other area resorts. We know you choose to come here and we really do appreciate your patronage and rest assured it will be taken care of.

I hope you reconsider your avoidance of our facility and give us another chance to impress you will our customer service skills.

Thank you
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Manito, Illinois
1 review
“My Visit.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

We came to celebrate our 42 year wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time. This is our 2nd year coming to Catfish Bend and we are planning on making it an annual visit. We are already planning on coming again next year. The only downfall we have is the television. When we would be watching a show, all of a sudden it would change to another channel. If we would turn the TV on, it would go off or if we would shut it off, it would come back on. The only thing we could think of is the people in the other room would change their TV and ours would change too. But we will still be back. See you next December.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Iowa City, Iowa, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Awesome staff, very very clean room. Grateful :)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Skittish traveler, but getting used to it. Working in Fort Madison for two weeks. Didn't feel safe or comforted in the area, so I picked Catfish Bend, 20 minutes away. From the moment I walked in the lobby, I was so relieved. Beautiful, clean and really decorated great. I got my room key, elevator was quick...walked in my room and had to take pic's and put it on Facebook. I was clean and very beautiful.

The reservation people were very helpful and friendly throughout my million questions. My check in was quick with a very nice lady who answered even more questions. Everything in my room was great.

PLUS... I got a free breakfast (not the quick help yourself type)....and TWO free drink tickets. The breakfast was really good!!

I am now on my second week and happy and relieved that all is smooth.

Thanks to the fantastic staff at this hotel for easing my worries. This hotel is worth me driving an extra 40 minutes every day!!
Brandi Mastain

Room Tip: This week I am in a different room and it is just as awesome. Don't hesitate to call and book...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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West Point, Iowa
1 review
“High Maintenance”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Really nice stuff, but requires a lot of upkeep and it ain't getting it! The bathroom door was off the track and the handle kept coming off of it. The faucet was loose. The toliet seat wouldn't stay up.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Justin Swigart, Guest Relations Manager at Catfish Bend Inn & Spa, responded to this review
11 December 2011
Dear Guest,

We first want to thank you for staying with us! We pride ourselves in having a clean functional facility for all to enjoy!

However, for the issues you experienced with the bathroom door, the toilet seat, and the faucet we want to apologize. I can assure you those issues are normally addressed immediately and our maintenance staff does an excellent job making sure everything is functioning accordingly. Know that thanks to you, we will seek out these problems so they can be fixed immediately.


Sincerely,

Justin Swigart
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Address: 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington, IA 52601
Price range (per night):* INR4,145 - 7,505

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