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Wildwood Lodge
Wildwood Lodge
3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
The price is $122 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
$122
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
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. ...
Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
The price is $78 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$78
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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 ...
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Western Inn
Western Inn
2.5 out of 5
1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
The price is $60 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$60
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Western Inn
Wasserbahn Waterpark Smock Hotel & Resort
Wasserbahn Waterpark Smock Hotel & Resort
2.5 out of 5
2211 U Avenue, Williamsburg, IA
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort and Tanger ...

Families like: Kids pool, free waterpark access, playground, miniature golf

Wasserbahn Waterpark Smock Hotel & Resort
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
2.5 out of 5
3100 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA
The price is $104 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
$104
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA
2.5 out of 5
17 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA
The price is $104 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$104
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Council Bluffs, IA
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is $78 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$78
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
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 ...
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
2.5 out of 5
4025 Hammond Ave, Waterloo, IA
The price is $90 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
$90
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waterloo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Waterloo, IA
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
3 out of 5
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
The price is $98 per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$98
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
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 ...
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
Adventureland Inn
Adventureland Inn
2.5 out of 5
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 ...

Families like: Kids pool, playground, game room, extra beds/cribs

Adventureland Inn
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
3.5 out of 5
350 Bell St, Dubuque, IA
The price is $127 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$127
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3 out of 5
5505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
The price is $101 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$101
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
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 ...
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
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Cheap Family Hotels in Iowa

When you’ve got the whole crew on the Iowa travel itinerary, you’re probably looking for a hotel that’s a little different than when you’re on a vacay with pals. Luckily, planning your last-minute getaway can be easy—you can score some of the best Iowa hotels for families when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal.

On the Family (Vacation) Plan

Traveling with the entire bunch can get costly, but you can keep your budget intact (and a smile on everyone’s face) when you book a giant-size Hotwire Hot Rate deal on your stay in a family hotel in Iowa. And get ready to have a rousing round of high-fives from the kids, because these spots are a total hole-in-one for fun.

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Imagine you and the rest of the family in one of the best kid friendly hotels in Iowa. Sure, the kids are loving it—maybe they aren’t even arguing—you can dream, anyway. Great times are being had by everyone, thanks to you booking the family hotel in Iowa of your dreams, with every amenity you’re looking for, and for way less than you expected. There’s even some cash left for ice creams all around. With sprinkles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Hotels

How to get last-minute deals on family hotels in Iowa?

Looking for the very best last-minute deals on family friendly hotels in Iowa? You may think you’ve got your work cut out for you, but booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal will get you a top-tier place for way less than you expect, even if you’re short on time. In fact, you could enjoy noticeable savings on cheap family hotels in Iowa versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier—we’re talking hotels as low as $60 kind of deals. Looks like that ice cream budget just got upgraded.

Where should a family stay in Iowa?

There are a lot of great places to stay in Iowa, and with 3,371 hotels to choose from, you’ll have some prime options ready for the picking. If you (and the kids) have your heart set on one of the best family hotels in Iowa, you don’t have to break the bank—you can get a super-sweet 4-star hotel for a 2-star price when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and keep your cash for the upcoming family fun.

How can I find kid friendly hotels in Iowa?

Booking kid friendly hotels in Iowa is a breeze with Hotwire. You can narrow down your options by selecting the area of Iowa that you want to stay in, which amenities the fam just has to have, and even by the reviews. If you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal, you won’t know the exact place where you’ll be staying until you’ve reserved, but you can make sure it checks all the boxes for your perfect spot.