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A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

7.8 km from Watercrest Park

Gregory J

AED 298

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

7.7 km from Watercrest Park

Ronald

AED 344

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

3. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

7 km from Watercrest Park

gary

AED 349

AED 391 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

15.2 km from Watercrest Park

Jeffrey

AED 402

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

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

18 km from Watercrest Park

Dennis

AED 293

AED 328 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12 km from Watercrest Park

Shazia

AED 293

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

7. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

11 km from Watercrest Park

Jacklyn J

AED 334

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

A swimming pool with red chairs and tables, a lifeguard stand, and a yellow wall with signs.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

8. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

11 km from Watercrest Park

Tyler

AED 312

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

9. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15.1 km from Watercrest Park

Stacia

AED 476

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

10. Wildwood Lodge

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

Akacia

AED 402

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with modern seating and a built-in fireplace.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a chair.

A La Quinta hotel entrance with a modern design, numbered 1390, and a landscaped entrance area.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

18.1 km from Watercrest Park

Tamara

AED 278

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

7.9 km from Watercrest Park

Robin

AED 327

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, metal chairs, and a safety sign.

A snack display with various brands and a 'Welcome to Urbandale' sign above.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a long corridor.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

11.9 km from Watercrest Park

Tabrasha

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

14. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

8.3 km from Watercrest Park

michael

AED 358

AED 401 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent sign.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

A hotel sign with "Premier Best Western" and "Ankeny" written on it.

15. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

8 km from Watercrest Park

Delta

AED 294

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.

A hotel with a parking lot, multiple cars, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with chairs and tables around it, a door, and light fixtures on the walls.

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

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

rick

AED 364

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

17. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

6.9 km from Watercrest Park

Carl

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and a motivational wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

18. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

4.5 km from Watercrest Park

MELINDA

AED 372

AED 416 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 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.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

11.4 km from Watercrest Park

Lisa

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

15.3 km from Watercrest Park

Cassandra

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Watercrest Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,049 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines	9.2 Wonderful 990 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 372 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona	9.4 Exceptional 654 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View

Top Watercrest Park Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice. Would stay there again."

Spacious 5BR Retreat w Game Room, Huge Drive & Private Setting

10/10 Excellent

"This was was great for our group! Clean, centrally located. Lots of space, bedrooms and bathrooms. If we return to this area again we would definitely stay in this house."

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk receptionist was very friendly and helpful"

Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"We love Ame's property. From the booking to the checkout there was great communication and so much kindness shown. We had an amazing 2026 Cousin Camp!!"

Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location and neighborhood. Fenced in yard worked great for our dog. Beautiful patio setting for hanging outdoors. Host has excellent communication and very responsive."

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located newly built home.

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean and comfortable for our family. Nice , quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the restaurants at The District which was just minutes away ."

LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the house!"

Spacious home with game room - Close to everything!

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful time! 1. The amount of activities in the house for all ages was GREAT! Esp since we had a lot of rain during our stay. 2. The fenced in yard was perfect for the dogs & kids.3. The amount of spices & extras in the kitchen was wonderful! 4. The house was spacious & perfect for our 3 families to sleep & have fun."

Other attractions near Watercrest Park

Cherry Glen Greenway

Cherry Glen Greenway is just one of the places to see in Ankeny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Rock Creek Greenbelt

After visiting Rock Creek Greenbelt, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ankeny Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Ankeny at Ankeny Golf and Country Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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North Creek Park

After visiting North Creek Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Oak Grove Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Oak Grove Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Greentree Park

After visiting Greentree Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Faith Baptist Bible College

Walk around the campus at Faith Baptist Bible College during your stay in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watercrest Park?

Watercrest Park is located in Ankeny. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 51 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Watercrest Park?

Tru By Hilton Ankeny is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Watercrest Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny and Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Watercrest Park?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Watercrest Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watercrest Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Watercrest Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Watercrest Park?

To find more details about updating your stay near Watercrest Park or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Watercrest Park?

Enjoy the outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, Oak Grove Recreation Area, or Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area. Explore nature at Saylorville Lake and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Saylorville Lake Marina, Otter Creek Golf Course, and Ankeny Golf and Country Club while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Watercrest Park hotels

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

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

3. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

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

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

7. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

9. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

10. Wildwood Lodge

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

14. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

15. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

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

17. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

18. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

19. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

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Top Watercrest Park Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Spacious 5BR Retreat w Game Room, Huge Drive & Private Setting

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston

Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located newly built home.

LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres

Spacious home with game room - Close to everything!

Other attractions near Watercrest Park

Cherry Glen Greenway

Rock Creek Greenbelt

Ankeny Golf and Country Club

North Creek Park

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Greentree Park

Faith Baptist Bible College

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