What is Watrous South like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Des Moines's Watrous South neighborhood has to offer.

What's a favorite place to stay in Watrous South?

Based on our traveler data, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is one of the top choices for your stay in Watrous South. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport and Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport .

How many hotels will I find in the Watrous South area?

With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Watrous South to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Des Moines area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watrous South, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals in Watrous South.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Watrous South?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Watrous South, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Des Moines neighborhood?

Blank Park Zoo, Fort Des Moines Museum, and Air Lanes Bowling Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Watrous South. When you're sightseeing in Des Moines, A. H. Blank Golf Course and Southridge Mall are also worth a stop.

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1. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South

Patrick

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South

Ronald

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

3. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Watrous South

Nicholas

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South

Marcia

AED 283 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Watrous South

Nabisah

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

20.6 km from Watrous South

Amy

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

7. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

19.2 km from Watrous South

Sarah

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

8. Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

18.9 km from Watrous South

Rubyt

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

18.9 km from Watrous South

Jeffrey

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

10. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

18.7 km from Watrous South

Larry

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

11. Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

18.5 km from Watrous South

David

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

12. Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

18.5 km from Watrous South

Tommy

AED 242 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

13.9 km from Watrous South

Justin

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

14. Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

17.5 km from Watrous South

Patti

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17.1 km from Watrous South

HEIDI

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

17 km from Watrous South

Boyd

AED 488 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Fairground, 9.6 km from Watrous South

Debora

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

20.2 km from Watrous South

Rachel

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

20 km from Watrous South

Daniel

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

19.1 km from Watrous South

Cynthia

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Where to stay in Watrous South

Find the best Watrous South areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

The entrance to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with a large dome structure in the background.

Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

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A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.

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The exterior and interior of Mars Cafe, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a red interior with hanging lights and artwork.

Drake

If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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Historic East Village

Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.

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A calm lake surrounded by trees and a stone bridge.

Greater South Side

While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Top Watrous South Hotel Reviews

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Not a very busy hotel when we went which we found nice"

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"The place was basic. The room was quiet. Everything worked. The bed was clean and comfortable. The free breakfast included eggs. It is close to the airport, although the bigger consideration for me was the 30 minute drive to the Des Moines opera in Indianola. The biggest drawback was a second floor room and no elevator."

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8/10 Good

"This is our go to hotel…price is always great, get a voucher for a free drink, hot tub is amazing and their breakfast is always tops…this time they were renovating so banging going on, hot tub down and at breakfast the waffle maker broke and sausage was spoiled. We will go back and hopefully will be all up and running in their newly renovated domain."

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"2 queen beds suite, with living room having what we thought was a pull out couch. But was actually a couch. The door looked to have been kicked in, between the main door of the room & the bedroom door. But the room was awesome & right across from the pool."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"Stayed there prior to flying out the next morning. Hotel was a great affordable option for somewhere to crash for a night. Room was clean (though just a bit musty), staff was extremely helpful, there was a breakfast before we left and we had the option to leave our car at the hotel and take a shuttle to the airport for a very small daily cost. Would definitely stay again."

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Our top choices for Watrous South hotels

1. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

5. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

7. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

8. Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

10. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

11. Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

12. Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

14. Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

15. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

18. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

Where to stay in Watrous South

Downtown Des Moines

Court District

Drake

Historic East Village

Greater South Side

Top Watrous South Hotel Reviews

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

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