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Featured Central Iowa Family Hotels

Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...

Adventureland Inn
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
5505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
1350 Nw 118th St, Clive, IA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
8711 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA
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Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines
133 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ankeny. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Northview Shopping Center and Ankeny ...

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
7515 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA
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Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
215 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek
125 South 68th Street, West Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotels with Pools in Central Iowa

Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,227 reviews)
"Breakfast was the best part!"
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Hidden gem!"
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
1350 Nw 118th St, Clive, IA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotels With Connecting Rooms in Central Iowa

Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay
4845 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Wells Fargo Arena and Merle ...

Adventureland Inn
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St., Ames, IA
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Central Iowa Neighborhoods
- Downtown Des Moines Hotels (30.88 mi)
- Historic East Village Hotels (30.26 mi)
- Court District Hotels (31.04 mi)
- Drake Hotels (31.04 mi)
- Southwestern Hills Hotels (34.7 mi)
- Woodland Heights Hotels (31.5 mi)
- Columbus Park Hotels (31.16 mi)
- Grays Lake Hotels (32.62 mi)
- Indianola Hills Hotels (31.9 mi)
- Waterbury Hotels (32.92 mi)
- Fairground Hotels (28.91 mi)
- Watrous South Hotels (34.48 mi)
- Merle Hay Hotels (31.25 mi)
- Lovington Hotels (29.65 mi)
Top Points of Interests in Central Iowa
- Hotels near Iowa State University
- Hotels near Wells Fargo Arena
- Hotels near Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Hotels near Jordan Creek Town Center
- Hotels near Adventureland
- Hotels near Drake University
- Hotels near Jack Trice Stadium
- Hotels near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Hotels near Iowa Events Center
- Hotels near Hy Vee Hall
- Hotels near Blank Park Zoo
- Hotels near Iowa Speedway
- Hotels near Principal Park
- Hotels near Meskwaki Bingo Casino
- Hotels near University of Northern Iowa
- Hotels near Iowa State Capitol Building
- Hotels near Des Moines Civic Center
- Hotels near Living History Farms
- Hotels near Knoxville Raceway
- Hotels near Diamond Jo Casino
Cities near Central Iowa
- West Des Moines Hotels (35.56 mi)
- Clear Lake Hotels (81.49 mi)
- Ames Hotels (16.92 mi)
- Urbandale Hotels (31.52 mi)
- Waterloo Hotels (61.02 mi)
- Ankeny Hotels (22.29 mi)
- Cedar Falls Hotels (58.78 mi)
- Altoona Hotels (23.72 mi)
- Pella Hotels (42.77 mi)
- Johnston Hotels (29.4 mi)
- Waukee Hotels (38.82 mi)
- Clive Hotels (34.86 mi)
- Mason City Hotels (82.62 mi)
- Albert Lea Hotels (116.68 mi)
- Fort Dodge Hotels (59.2 mi)
- Newton Hotels (21.66 mi)
- Osceola Hotels (68.4 mi)
- Boone Hotels (30.96 mi)
- Indianola Hotels (43.69 mi)
- Austin Hotels (119.12 mi)
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Top Booked Hotels in Central Iowa
- Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
- Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
- Des Lux Hotel
- Wildwood Lodge
- Sonesta Essential Des Moines
- SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
- La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
- Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
- Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
- Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA