Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center

Overview
4402 Dakota Ave., South Sioux City, NE 68776 United States
Near Crystal Cove Park
Call to book 1-800-219-2797 by Res.ai
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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The cool thing about Cottonwood Inn & Conference Center is that it offers a variety of amenities including a gym, restaurant, free WiFi, and pet-friendly rooms.

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Highlights
Free WiFi
Free continental breakfast
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
24-hour fitness facilities
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5.0
12-Sep-2026
"Great"

Friendly staff, loved that they had ice cold water, popcorn and coffee in the lobby!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 11 to Sun Sep 13 2026 at a $82.83 average nightly rate.
4.0
23-Feb-2026
"Great stay"

Accommodating, good breakfast options, close to things around Sioux City!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 18 to Sun Feb 22 2026 at a $60.74 average nightly rate.
4.0
22-Feb-2026
"Pleasant stay"

Rooms were very nice and clean. Definitely worth it for the price.

(Group coordinator, booked 5 rooms)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 20 to Sun Feb 22 2026 at a $60.74 average nightly rate.
5.0
31-Jan-2026
"Very clean, staff is nice, breakfast was good!"

Super good hotel. Clean, provide you with needs at front desk. Super nice staff! Housekeeping wasn't late! Perfect hotel!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 30 to Sun Feb 01 2026 at a $64.79 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:30 PM - 11:00 AM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2007

Floors: 2

Rooms: 60

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 39

Handicap Rooms: 1

Suites: 1

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi

Nightly Parking: 0.00

Total Taxes: 12.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Individual room by 4pm upon day of arrival. Groups 48 hours prior to arrival

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Check In: 3:30 PM - 11:00 AM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2937
  • Conference space size (meters) - 273
  • Daily
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free breakfast
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free self parking
  • Free wired internet
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Meeting rooms
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No elevators
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 5
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Professional property host/manager
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Smoke-free property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Continental Breakfast

Truck and Bus Parking

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Day 1

Breakfast La Juanita - Start your day with authentic Mexican breakfast at La Juanita, just 1 mile away from the hotel.
Lunch El Fredo's Pizza - Grab a slice of mouthwatering pizza for lunch at El Fredo's, located 3 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Minerva's Restaurant & Bar - Enjoy a delicious steak dinner at Minerva's, located 2.5 miles from Cottonwood Inn&Conference Center.
Activity Sioux City Art Center - Explore the vibrant art scene at Sioux City Art Center, situated 4 miles away from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Jolly Time Popcorn - Visit the Jolly Time Popcorn factory for a fun breakfast experience, just 3 miles away from the hotel.
Lunch La Juanita - Indulge in another delicious Mexican meal for lunch at La Juanita, conveniently located 1 mile from the hotel.
Dinner Bev's On the River - Enjoy a waterfront dining experience at Bev's On the River, located 5 miles from Cottonwood Inn&Conference Center.
Activity Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center - Spend the afternoon exploring nature trails and wildlife at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, situated 6 miles away from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Diving Elk - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at The Diving Elk, just 2 miles away from the hotel.
Lunch El Fredo's Pizza - Grab another slice of delicious pizza for lunch at El Fredo's, conveniently located 3 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Minerva's Restaurant & Bar - Enjoy another scrumptious dinner at Minerva's, located 2.5 miles from Cottonwood Inn&Conference Center.
Activity LaunchPAD Children's Museum - Have a fun-filled afternoon with interactive exhibits and activities at LaunchPAD Children's Museum, situated 4 miles away from the hotel.

FAQs about Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:30 PM - 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center have?

There are 60 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center?

Continental Breakfast

What parking is available at Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center?

Truck and Bus Parking

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Is there a gym at Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. We do allow pets. $10 per night

Is there shuttle service at Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center?

Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa is 4 miles with a one-way taxi expense of $15.00. Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska is approximately 90 miles south and Sioux Falls Regional Airport is approximately 90 miles north.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center.

Feel free to use the Cottonwood Inn and Conference Center meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in South Sioux City event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Cardinal Meeting Room
78 x 40 x 10 • 3120 sqft.
Banquet
250/--
Banquet Space Layout
Reception
250
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The Cardinal Conference room is the perfect place to host events from weddings to seminars and conferences. The Cardinal Room can be sub-divided into smaller rooms to accommodate your event.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Nebraska Meeting Room
26 x 37 x 10 • 962 sqft.
Banquet
83/--
Banquet Space Layout
Theater
83
Theater Layout
Room Details
The Nebraska Room is the perfect venue for your special event, this space can be combined with the Dakota Room for a larger event.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Dakota Meeting Room
26 x 40 x 10 • 1040 sqft.
Banquet
83/--
Banquet Space Layout
Theater
83
Theater Layout
Room Details
The Dakota Room is the perfect venue for your special event, this space can be combined with either the Nebraska Room or the Iowa Room for a larger event.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Iowa Meeting Room
25 x 40 x 10 • 1000 sqft.
Banquet
84/--
Banquet Space Layout
Theater
84
Theater Layout
Room Details
The Iowa Room is the perfect venue for your special event, this space can be combined with the Dakota Room for a larger event.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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