Polk City, IA

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Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa
Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa
View of the lake at Big Creek State Park.

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is AED 479 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
AED 479
AED 536 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,096 reviews)
Very nice.

Reviewed on 13 March 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
The price is AED 559 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 559
AED 626 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,043 reviews)
The whole experience was great. The only negative was the lady who was working in the breakfast area. She assumed I was taking too many breakfast items. Instead of asking me about, she took it upon herself to call me out from across the room. I was bringing items to my husband who wasn't able to ...

Reviewed on 12 March 2026

Des Lux Hotel
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 279 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
AED 279
AED 313 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,221 reviews)
This was great they had a gym and the room was clean. Only thing was the Lighting wasn’t very good but it was a great stay. Breakfast was great too!

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
reserved a two room suite and was unknowingly changed to single room. believe to obtain higher cost. unresolved. reserved six months in advance. unknown charge as well. unmanned hotel so nobody to speak to and customer service is almost impossible to get ahold of. the room we had to take was fine ...

Reviewed on 17 February 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
 AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE!  ACCESS TO POOLS!

AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!

West Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
The house and barn were perfect for our weekend escape. The barn was great to gwt loud and have fun while others relaxed in the house. Loved watching all the deer out the living room window.

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

Waukee IA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
This home was perfect for our group. The hot tub was very nice and clean. We utilized the grill and outside seating area. The downstairs bar area was a great hang out for our group. The kids had fun playing pool and ping pong. The beds were very comfortable. We will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 21 February 2026

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Polk City

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very limited food and shopping.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We had a drink at the golf course. Again, very friendly wait staff.

5/5 - Excellent

Monica

We were visiting friends in the area, The bike trails were AMAZING! The golf curse was beautiful.

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