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Featured Central Iowa Family Hotels
![Wildwood Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7600000/7599000/7598985/630399ae_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/0c700b2d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/473200/473122/bfb8d3af_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/554000/553975/155c54d8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1107600/1107598/0a139ec5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1840000/1836200/1836184/c14629c1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/100000/99800/99780/dc61f1c7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578500/578493/18524208_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
8711 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
![Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12200/12179/ab1e3ae1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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 WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Northview Shopping Center and Ankeny ...
![Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3630000/3629900/3629898/49e9fd3d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
7515 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cedar Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
![Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15030000/15022400/15022303/d17254df_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
215 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA
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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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12600000/12595500/12595427/f0e2c11e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7600000/7599000/7598985/630399ae_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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! (1,235 reviews)
"This is not the first time we have stayed at this property and every time it has been as nice as this time. Great room, great staff great facilities, and great breakfast. We love this hotel."
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
![Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/473200/473122/bfb8d3af_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Property was nice and the staff were lovely. Parking was limited. Mattress was extremely worn and uncomfortable. Full breakfast was great with lots of options."
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/100000/99800/99780/dc61f1c7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very safe and good time"
Reviewed on Jan 18, 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/60500/60441/ed469cef_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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 Merle Hay Mall and Pioneer ...
![Adventureland Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1107600/1107598/0a139ec5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561200/561156/25910fe8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St., Ames, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
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Hotels by Star Rating
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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)
- Woodland Heights Hotels (31.5 mi)
- Southwestern Hills Hotels (34.7 mi)
- Merle Hay Hotels (31.25 mi)
- Indianola Hills Hotels (31.9 mi)
- Waterbury Hotels (32.92 mi)
- Fairground Hotels (28.91 mi)
- Columbus Park Hotels (31.16 mi)
- Grays Lake Hotels (32.62 mi)
- Watrous South Hotels (34.48 mi)
- Lovington Hotels (29.65 mi)
Top Points of Interests in Central Iowa
- Hotels near Iowa State University
- Hotels near Jordan Creek Town Center
- Hotels near Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Hotels near Wells Fargo Arena
- Hotels near Adventureland
- Hotels near Drake University
- Hotels near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Hotels near Jack Trice Stadium
- Hotels near Iowa Events Center
- Hotels near Knoxville Raceway
- Hotels near Grinnell College
- Hotels near Iowa State Capitol Building
- Hotels near Hy Vee Hall
- Hotels near Iowa Speedway
- Hotels near Meskwaki Bingo Casino
- Hotels near Diamond Jo Casino
- Hotels near Hilton Coliseum
- Hotels near Blank Park Zoo
- Hotels near UNI-Dome
- Hotels near Principal Park
Cities near Central Iowa
- Clear Lake Hotels (81.49 mi)
- Ames Hotels (16.92 mi)
- West Des Moines Hotels (35.56 mi)
- Urbandale Hotels (31.52 mi)
- Waterloo Hotels (61.02 mi)
- Cedar Falls Hotels (58.78 mi)
- Ankeny Hotels (22.29 mi)
- Altoona Hotels (23.72 mi)
- Pella Hotels (42.77 mi)
- Johnston Hotels (29.4 mi)
- Toledo Hotels (36.68 mi)
- Albert Lea Hotels (116.68 mi)
- Clive Hotels (34.86 mi)
- Mason City Hotels (82.62 mi)
- Pocahontas Hotels (88.39 mi)
- Waukee Hotels (38.82 mi)
- Fort Dodge Hotels (59.2 mi)
- Newton Hotels (21.66 mi)
- Algona Hotels (90.47 mi)
- Osceola Hotels (68.4 mi)
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Top Booked Hotels in Central Iowa
- Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
- Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
- Des Lux Hotel
- Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
- SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
- Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
- Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
- Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
- La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
- Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA