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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Television

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3225 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Adventureland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Television

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Altoona motel close to Adventureland
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free casino shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite.
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.
The motel offers a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Altoona motel also offers an indoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 193 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 215 out of 1000 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gurjant

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaya

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Schyler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney Smith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It was good for what I needed and that was a one place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Schyler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was great the price is great and the staff are very friendly and polite nice place to rest and rejuvenate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, close to things to do and nearby food options. I believe the pool is open again, but I have not tried it out yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
i'm disapointed that this place can charge a competitive rate but do not offer even a small breakfast and most of the time no coffee is availlable. however, the staff is very friendly and this motel is convenient to the truck stop. the rooms are beautiful and always clean .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here pretty regularly, and have not had a bad experience yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always nice to me. It is a good place to stay and there are lots of nearby options for food etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to many things to do. Good place to rest and refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024