The Best Family Hotels in Johnston, IA from AED 245 in 2026 | Expedia

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white sink, and dark wooden vanity.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

AED 327

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

2. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Johnston

AED 320

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A bathroom with a white bathtub, a sink with a granite countertop, a mirror, and a shower with a glass door.

A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Johnston

AED 219

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a well-lit entrance, landscaped gardens, and a parking area.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Johnston

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a bed with a blue wall mural.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small ottoman, and a kitchenette with a microwave and dishwasher.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a round side table, and a floor lamp.

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Johnston

Splash into family vacation bliss at this Urbandale hotel with an indoor pool, hot tub, and Sky Zone Trampoline Park just minutes away.

AED 360

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, fireplace, and decorative plants.

A deck with a table and chairs, a window, and a door.

A covered porch with a view of a lake, outdoor furniture, and a white picket fence.

A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a large wall clock, and a flat-screen TV displaying 'NETFLIX'.

6. Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

Johnston

AED 579

AED 1,446 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A reception area with two white reception desks, a blue and white geometric wall design, and a patterned carpet.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee station.

7. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Urbandale

Family fun awaits with indoor pool, hot tub, and kid-friendly activities creating lasting memories.

AED 345

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a wooden reception desk and a blue illuminated wall.

A hotel reception area with a self-service kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a sign indicating a corner market.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Urbandale

Family getaway in Des Moines features indoor pools and hot tub near Sky Zone trampoline park.

AED 352

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Johnston

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

AED 327

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Johnston

AED 320

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.

A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Johnston

AED 219

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Johnston

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a bed with a blue wall mural.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and dark cabinetry.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a round side table, and a floor lamp.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Johnston

AED 360

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Johnston

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Johnston

AED 320

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

AED 327

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Johnston

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.

A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Johnston

AED 219

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a bed with a blue wall mural.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and dark cabinetry.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a round side table, and a floor lamp.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Johnston

AED 360

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Johnston Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

8/10 Good

"My elderly mother was treated well. The staff addressed her questions and were very helpful."

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8/10 Good

"Second time I stay here. Honestly it’s pretty clean and nice but they need to work on fixing their amenities. The first time I booked, the jacuzzi didn’t work. This time the fireplace inside my room didn’t work. Other than that pretty decent."

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived Friday, and it was busy but the front desk did a great job of staying calm. She was short handed answering phone, and taking care of guests checking in apologize to each of us for the wait. Had dinner at the bar, the food was delicious staff was awesome, and friendly. Room was clean, was close too the pool, in a great location close too the door to go outside due too we had our service dog with us. King size ded was so comfortable, with clean bedding. The pool area was clean, both days we stayed. They had waffles, juice, milk, cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, for breakfast with staff there to help."

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean, easy to deal with place."

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

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

10/10 Excellent

"Are go to spot when staying in Des Monies."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"They are the best so friendly and kind our favorite place to stay"

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Greeted by freindly staff which always accommodating. Very convenient location to major highways and accessible to the places our family wanted to see. Great rooms, great breakfasts, and the two year old loved the pool. Priced right for the area."

Frequently asked questions

What's Johnston like for family-friendly vacations?

If you've been thinking about a trip with your kids, the welcoming destination of Johnston is a good choice. The festivals, football games, and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Arrange a flight into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from the city center.

What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in Johnston?

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale is a hotel with an indoor pool and in-room kitchens, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Johnston?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Johnston are January, February, November, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Johnston?

Merle Hay Mall and Valley Junction are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Johnston. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Hoyt Sherman Place and Casey's Center.