The Best Family Hotels in Des Moines, IA from AED 269 in 2026

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Downtown Des Moines

AED 559

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

2. 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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

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

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

3. 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 299

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A brick building with a covered entrance and a car parked in front.

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

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a toilet, a shower with a curtain, and a towel rack with folded towels.

4. 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 240

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

5. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

Family fun awaits with a refreshing indoor pool, premium TV channels, and a short walk to Adventureland theme park.

AED 294

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

Family escape with indoor pool and complimentary airport shuttle makes this downtown Des Moines hotel ideal for all ages.

AED 500

AED 577 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a parking lot, a pink van, and a clear blue sky.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a sign reading "welcome to Des Moines," and a framed picture above the door.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

8. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Greater South Side

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 408

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 500

AED 577 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

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.

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 479

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 496

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a small table.

A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a wooden panel design, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

AED 240

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a potted plant, and a seating area.

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

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

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.

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

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 389

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A swimming pool with a checkered border, a sunroof, and a seating area with white tables and chairs.

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

AED 234

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 reception area with a curved glass partition, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

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

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Watrous South

AED 238

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines

AED 408

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

AED 479

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct