Watrous South, IA
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit

Adventureland
Bring the family to Adventureland and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Living History Farms
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Living History Farms during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Des Moines Art Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Des Moines Art Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Watrous South Hotel Deals

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Nice and clean room. I appreciate no smoking hotel.
Reviewed on 11 November 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The roo. Was vlean
Reviewed on 5 November 2025

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
I stay here everytime I go on a trip and it’s always clean and a great stay! The shuttle is a huge plus and being able to leave my car there is so convenient.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
We had pleasant stay. The facilities were clean and the staff was friendly. The pool was well kept and clean but the hot tub needed more attention. My only complaint was that we couldnt have our guests swim in the pool because they weren't registered. This was a dissapointment for us because my grandkids ...
Reviewed on 8 November 2025

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
I did not use any of the amenities. Just a quicknovernight stay. Obviously under new ownetship and going through remodeling.
Reviewed on 22 October 2025

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Very full so unfortunately we chose to pass on pool and hot tub. Lot of vending machines didn't work .
Reviewed on 8 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Watrous South

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.

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 Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Grays Lake
Though Grays Lake might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

Indianola Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.

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.
Watrous South, IA
- Places of interest
- Watrous South Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Des Moines neighborhoods
- Watrous South Hotels by Brand
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Casey's Center
- Adventureland
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Drake University
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- EMC Expo Center
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Val Air Ballroom
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Living History Farms
- Merle Hay Mall
- Des Moines Art Center
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Saylorville Lake
- West Glen Town Center
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Valley Junction
- Science Center of Iowa
- Simpson College
- Wooly's
- Gray’s Lake Park
- 801 Grand
- National Balloon Museum
- Des Moines MEPS
- Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
- Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
