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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Vending machine
Television
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
$74
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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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6 Altoona, Ia Des Moines East
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Reviews

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

6.0

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 182 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 215 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Keren

Traveled with family

Mixed feelings

The room was clean - nice vinyl plank flooring, very modern/updated, with a microwave and fridge, easily accessible from I-80. That said, the pillows were the flattest I've ever seen in a hotel, there was no drain stopper for the bathtub/shower, and the bathroom sink light/mirror was on the fritz like a strobelight. There was no coffeemaker or blowdryer in the room. The rest of the hotel was in disrepair - chipped paint on the walls and handrails, no working ice maker to be found, no elevator, and weird guards on the stair treads. The courtyard to the pool was full of weeds. This made for an unpleasant experience, and not worth the $105.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

It was grate, super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very good stay. Hotel was recently updated and comfortable. Bot ice machines were malfunctioning during our stay, but staff made ice available on request to help alleviate the inconvenience. Great hotel for the price and we will be returning here next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager knocked on my door at midnight told me I had to vacate cuz I didn't pay I tried to show him my itinerary number that I paid he took me down to the office called me a liar told me to get out and then found out the girl who checked me in didn't do it properly on the computer I had to ask him to apologize
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good @@@@@
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wynnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Inadequate

No refrigerator or coffee maker or blow dryer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no light over the sink…. No mirrors in the room…. And the a/c didn’t take the humidity out… everything felt damp in the room!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Open 24 hours. We checked in at 2am! Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angelore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good customer service .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were no soap or shampoo or conditioner. All the ice makers were broken. There were no working coffee are. You really need step it up and make better. I would never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

August

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bashir

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door in between floors was rigged and tied back with wire staff helped get us a different room but very impersonable. I didnt get the " Im gald your staying with us feeling. I will not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a basic room. A/C had some problems and a small drip from the faucet. But we were there to sleep and that is what we did.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place is neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Weston

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, first of all when we got there and checked in our room, had a used bed and no TV on the wall. I went down to tell the front desk person and he told another guy right in front of me that we asked for a room with fewer amenities for a cheaper price, which is not true. After arguing with him for a few minutes, he ended up giving us another room going into that room. There’s no comforters on the beds. Blood stain on the floor overall just not the greatest experience we’ve had with your company. We usually love staying at motel 6s on our travels. After fighting with him for a while about it, he gave us another room. That room had no comforters on the beds, and the floorboards were all separated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025