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 Expedia customer reviews, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the highest ranked property in Watrous South. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other favorite options in the area include Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport and AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport .

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

With 15 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?

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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.

Top Watrous South Hotels from AED 220

Discover 731 Watrous South hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Study with Chaise) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

"This is always a great place to stay especially as it is near the airport and they offer shuttle service to the airport "

AED 491 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jun - 25 Jun

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

"Lovely stay"

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Nice place"

AED 551 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Excellent stay and staff. "

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

"Convenient location for airport travel."

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"Great place."

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

"The BEST place we’ve stayed at, room and amenities are perfect and meets our expectations! We will definitely stay again when we’re in the area!"

"Great stay!"

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Beautiful accommodations. Very friendly staff. Great restaurants close by. Right across the street from outlets! We had a great stay."

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Beautiful property, friendly staff, great location. Would stay again! "

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Great place to stay"

"property is a little dated, but clean and staff is friendly."

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

"Great place"

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"We stay here often and really enjoy it."

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

"Close to our destination and could house our group."

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

"Hotel iand surrounding area was very nice."

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Excellent service, the rooms were very nice of "

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

"Great place "

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

"Room was spacious, kitchen was just what we needed and staff were excellent "

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

"Great location, friendly staff, and good breakfast!"

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

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Where to stay in Watrous South

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

State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Des Moines

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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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Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while in the area.

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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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Drake

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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Southwestern Hills

While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

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Recent reviews of Watrous South hotels

5/5 Excellent

Arty historic hotel with no in-hotel parking

"Cool update of a historic hotel. Good bar but no restaurant (but a great Mexican place, Malo, two blocks away). Very Arty; nice people and good service. Only negative is the hotel does not have its own parking; you have to park in the public ramp across the street."

A verified traveler stayed at Des Lux Hotel

Posted 2 days ago

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

4/5 Good

Great pool but very lacking

"The waterpark was the highlight. Just beware of hours it's open. Overall happy with stay, but service was weak and whole facility was a bit tired feeling. Our bathroom had a loose floor tile, for example. Upon check in, the lady told me I missed initializing the line by the room number, which was blank and she never told me. I didn't sign until she handed me my room key. No friendly welcome, no direction to room or elevators, pool closed 10 minutes early, no coffee in lobby (breakfast only). Multiple times no one was present at front desk--hiding in back room. No newspapers. Music from pool area extremely loud in rooms, so beware if poolside room and you go to bed early. No yogurt or toast at breakfast even. Breakfast seemed late (7am) but that was weekend, so maybe that's normal. But yes, it worked out fine for my needs and I would stay again if price is reasonable. Just lots of areas of improvement."

A verified traveler stayed at Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

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Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

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

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

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Aloft Waukee

Aloft Waukee

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Norwalk

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Norwalk

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Where to stay in Watrous South

Downtown Des Moines

Court District

Historic East Village

Drake

Southwestern Hills

Recent reviews of Watrous South hotels

Recent reviews of Watrous South hotels

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