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28 Aug - 29 Aug
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29 Aug - 30 Aug
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28 Aug - 30 Aug
Next weekend
4 Sep - 6 Sep

Our top choices for Ames family-friendly hotels

Indoor pool
Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby lounge
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
  • Dive into family fun at the indoor pool—this hotel offers hiking trails and a hot tub, perfect for family adventures.
AED 337
AED 378 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Lobby

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 325
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge)
Reception
Lobby

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
AED 372
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

4. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
  • Family fun awaits near campus with health club, garden views, and premium amenities for everyone to enjoy together.
AED 281
AED 315 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Deep soaking tub, hair dryer, towels
Lobby

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Ames
  • Family-friendly fun begins with an indoor pool and firepit at this cozy Ames hotel, where kids play while parents relax.
AED 298
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
WiFi (free), bed sheets

6. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Ames
AED 356
AED 399 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

7. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
AED 256
AED 287 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Sonesta Essential Ames
Indoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Restaurant

8. Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Ames
  • Family fun near ISU campus with friendly staff, pool, fitness center, and close proximity to aquatic adventures.
AED 279
AED 312 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast

9. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
AED 340
AED 381 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Comfort Inn Story City
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby lounge

10. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
Boone
AED 504
AED 564 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Ames

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Ames

Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby lounge
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
AED 337
AED 378 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge)
Property amenity
Lobby

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
AED 372
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
AED 281
AED 315 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Ames
AED 298
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Lobby

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 325
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
WiFi (free), bed sheets

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Ames
AED 356
AED 399 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
AED 256
AED 287 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Sonesta Essential Ames
Indoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Restaurant

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 279
AED 312 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby lounge

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
Boone
AED 504
AED 564 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
Free daily continental breakfast
Laundry room
Reception
Exterior

Red Roof Inn Ames

Red Roof Inn Ames
Ames
AED 239
AED 267 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Red Roof Inn Ames
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Ames

Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby lounge
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
AED 337
AED 378 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge)
Property amenity
Lobby

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
AED 372
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Ames
AED 298
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
WiFi (free), bed sheets

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Ames
AED 356
AED 399 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Lobby

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 325
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
AED 256
AED 287 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Sonesta Essential Ames
Indoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Restaurant

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Ames
AED 279
AED 312 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Property amenity
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
AED 340
AED 381 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Comfort Inn Story City
Indoor pool
Business center
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Fitness facility

Baymont by Wyndham Boone

Baymont by Wyndham Boone
Boone
AED 419
AED 469 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Baymont by Wyndham Boone
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.
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Top Ames Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"I love my stay!! Everyone was so nice and I enjoyed the quality customer service and care!! This my 2nd time staying here btw!! ❤️❤️"
chanell 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent
"The bed height was very low!"
Stan 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Spark by Hilton Ames
Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

10/10 Excellent
"Clean a"
Allen 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sonesta Essential Ames
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

10/10 Excellent
"I was very pleased with my stay."
Lynette 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay! clean room friendly staff"
Joseph 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

8/10 Good
"We stayed 1 night. Bed was comfortable. Clean room except the bathroom drain was very slow. Standard free breakfast."
Dinesh 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

10/10 Excellent
"Great rooms. Very nice breakfast"
Larry 2-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames

Frequently asked questions

What's Ames like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Ames is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The sporting events, theaters, and restaurants are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Take to the air and fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 33.9 mi (54.6 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for families in Ames?
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options to stay with the kids include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames and AmericInn by Wyndham Ames.
How many hotels that welcome families should I expect to find in Ames?
Expedia has 5 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Ames.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Ames?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 27°F. The snowiest months in Ames are January, March, February, and November, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Ames?
While you are visiting Ames, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Main Street Cultural District and Hilton Coliseum. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Jack Trice Stadium and Stephens Auditorium.