The Best Family Hotels in Des Moines, IA from AED 273 in 2026

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a toilet, a bathtub, and a shower curtain.

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

Family-friendly hotel near Drake University offers indoor pool fun and free airport shuttle service.

AED 244

AED 273 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Ankeny

Families splash into adventure at this immaculately clean hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations.

AED 301

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern building with a prominent heart-shaped light installation in front.

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

3. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Johnston

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Clive

The family splash zone: indoor pool, spacious rooms, and fun for all, just steps from Clive Aquatic Center.

AED 305

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines

Splash into family fun near Des Moines Botanical Garden, where indoor pools and cribs await at this welcoming river-view retreat.

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

6. Wildwood Lodge

Clive

AED 348

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A row of arcade machines in a room with a patterned carpet.

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

7. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills

Splash into family adventure with kid-friendly games, complimentary breakfast, and airport shuttle service at this Des Moines hotel.

AED 318

AED 357 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

8. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

Splash into family fun with indoor pools and free activities at this downtown Des Moines hotel.

AED 479

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines

AED 474

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 508

AED 586 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a leather sofa, dining area, kitchen, and large windows with curtains.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

AED 244

AED 273 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 479

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 496

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, featuring a central open space with tables and chairs, surrounded by balconies and a large, colorful ceiling structure.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A multi-level indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by colorful lounge chairs and a stone wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Greater South Side

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn Express.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, and pendant lighting.

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

AED 234

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 389

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, modern seating, and a distinctive blue-lit ceiling.

A reception area with a curved glass partition, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Watrous South

AED 236

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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