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704 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241
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BEST WESTERN Cantebury Inn & Suites
Ranked #6 of 16 hotels in Coralville
3.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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Iowa
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Love the pool”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Overall we enjoyed our visit to this hotel.

The pool is large, was heated to a comfortable swimming temperature, was clean and appeared to be in very good condition. Really, the pool was the star attraction of our stay at this hotel.

There are two spas set into a side room off the pool room, not in the best condition but they were safe, at a reasonable temperature and worked well enough.

The breakfast in the morning was quite good and matches the type of breakfast we've come to expect from a hotel in this bracket. There were several hot foods available including the often present make-your-own-waffle griddle.

Our room was great! OK, we splurged for a 2 room suite with fireplace, and we got a good price for such a large room.

The hotel has a unique decor, which is not in line with the way a hotel would be furnished if it was built today. If you require the latest in modern hotel design, book something else. Everything in our room was clean. The bed and bathroom were in good condition. The fireplace worked (and throws a lot of heat into the room!).

There are some things in the hotel that have obviously not been remodeled for many years. There's really no hiding that or glossing it over. It does appear that the hotels mechanical systems are all well maintained.

We were on a little 'getaway' so we did not bother with internet connectivity as it only distracts from giving each other the attention we are getting away for.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Travelers beware.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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10 reasons why this hotel is not okay:

1. Outdated rooms

Examples: old phone from 80's. mounted in bathroom, heart shaped tube from the 70's

2. Old, scary carpet
3. Old bed frames and mattresses
4. Door hardware is worn and disgusting
5. TVs were ancient with VHS
6. Staff were odd and rude
7. Toilet was not functioning on arrival
8. Reserved suite for 4, was given suite for two, would not change the room or the price
9. Hot tubes in pool area were broken
10. We literally felt gross and disgusting in and around the hotel.

Way over priced, lacks quality and class.

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Nice service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

I loved the staff very nice and helpful. The room was clean breakfast was great. The pool looks great at night

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Great Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

I must say this place is great. Nice rooms, good breakfasts and the bests thing about this place is the pool area, and the food at the restaurant, I travel a lot and this is one of the best says I have ever had. The staff is great

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  • Stayed September 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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“A nice surprise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011 via mobile

My husband and I decided on a Saturday morning to drive a few hours out of town to visit The Amana Colonies. After we decided to take the short drive to Iowa City and Coralville, IA. Then we thought we would stay the night just for the fun of it. We quickly found an eye catching Best Western Motel. The outside has a castle theme with gargoyles, and a moat with fish. The lady who checked us in was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. She gave us many options and we chose the non smoking room with a king in a loft.

We were continually surprised at all of the decor and nice touches the motel offered. Our room was a nice size with the bathroom, hide-a-bed couch, tv, fridge and microwave downstairs and the king bed with another t.v. upstairs.

The room was incredibly clean and nicely updated without taking away from the castle charm.

We decided to go into the pool which was also quite awesome. It was indoors with a glowing pool and two spas. A pool table sat outside of the pool gate. The pool was recently updated and is well maintained with the perfect temperature. The two spas could use some updating as the finish is peeling, but this did not stop us from enjoying a relaxing dip.

After changing out of our swim suits we went back to the pool area where a staircase led down to the resteraunt and bar. We had already had dinner so we decided to have a couple of beers and a slice of very tasty turtle cheesecake. The resteraunt was also very cool with a running water wheel in the public entrance, clean updated bathrooms and dinner booths with private swinging doors.

All in all this place was absolutely awesome. I can imagine it books up quickly during the college football season which we luckily missed.

It's a great place for families, a romantic weekend, or in our case a one night adventure.

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Best Western Cantebury Hotel
  • Best Western Coralville
  • Coralville Best Western
Address: 704 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241
Price range (per night):* INR4,817 - 6,329

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