Best Des Moines Hotels For Families With Kids

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

7.8 / 10

(166 Reviews)

From 177$
Red Roof Inn Des Moines

6.8 / 10

(321 Reviews)

From 83$
Baymont By Wyndham Des Moines North Hotel

5.3 / 10

(452 Reviews)

From 70$
Super 8 By Wyndham Des Moines Hotel

5.7 / 10

(416 Reviews)

From 57$
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown, An Ihg Hotel

8.6 / 10

(142 Reviews)

From 195$

When travelling with kids, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is what type of accommodation to choose. Hotel rooms can be small and cramped, not ideal when you have a lot of gear to tote around as well as little ones in tow. A great alternative is to stay in a family hotel. These properties cater specifically to travellers with children, offering larger rooms, extra amenities and activities, and oftenLocated in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown is the perfect place to stay when visiting this lively city with your family. The hotel’s premier location puts you just steps from the Historic East Village, the Iowa State Capitol, and the Des Moines River. Plus, its complimentary shuttle service provides easy access to all the city’s top attractions.

The spacious suites at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown are perfect for families. Each suite comes with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, as well as a separate living area and bedroom. The hotel’s on-site pool, hot tub, and game room are perfect for keeping the kids entertained, and its complimentary breakfast means you can start each day with a hearty meal. Best of all, the hotel offers a variety of special packages that make visiting Des Moines with kids even easier, such as the Family Fun Package, which includes tickets to the Des Moines Children’s Museum.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown Red Roof Inn Des Moines Baymont By Wyndham Des Moines North Hotel Super 8 By Wyndham Des Moines Hotel Family Hotels Des Moines Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown, An Ihg Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport Family Friendly Hotels Des Moines with Swimming Pool Americinn By Wyndham Des Moines Airport Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport

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7.8
Very good
166 Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

📍 120 Sw Water Street

From 177$

  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Business centre
  • Express check-in/ -out

Boasting entertainment activities and barbeque grills, the 3-star Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown is located close to Science Center of Iowa. Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market is 0.5 km from the venue, while Wells Fargo Arena is 1.1 km away.

The accommodation is very close to the financial district of Des Moines and just a stroll from Court Avenue. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown is a short drive from the Iowa Capitol Building.

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6.8
Good
321 Reviews

Red Roof Inn Des Moines

📍 5020 Ne 14Th Street

From 83$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Wheelchair access
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • No smoking on site

Red Roof Inn Des Moines is an elegant 2-star venue featuring air-conditioned rooms around 15 minutes by car from Iowa State Fairgrounds. To ensure an exceptional stay in Des Moines, great staff stands ready to provide 24-hour front desk assistance and housekeeping service.

Mally's Weh-Weh-Neh-Kee Park is less than 4.7 km away. You can get to the Iowa Capitol Building in a few minutes by car.

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5.3
Good
452 Reviews

Baymont By Wyndham Des Moines North Hotel

📍 4685 Northeast 14Th Street

From 70$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Air conditioning

Set 7 km from Wells Fargo Arena, Baymont By Wyndham Des Moines North Hotel features free self parking, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. The Iowa Capitol Building is less than 7 km away.

The hotel offers a convenient location 24-minute drive from Des Moines International airport. You can get to Woodland Hills Golf Course in a few minutes by car.

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5.7
Good
416 Reviews

Super 8 By Wyndham Des Moines Hotel

📍 4685 A Northeast 14Th Street

From 57$

  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour security
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Business centre
  • Cots
  • No pets allowed
  • Air conditioning

Super 8 By Wyndham Des Moines Hotel is located 7 km from the Iowa Capitol Building and offers a free car park, an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic area. Polk County Convention Complex is less than 8 km away.

You can get to Wells Fargo Arena in a few minutes by car.

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8.6
Excellent
142 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown, An Ihg Hotel

📍 333 Sw 11Th Street

From 195$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi

Located in 750 metres from Science Center of Iowa, Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown offers free self parking, an indoor swimming pool and a wellness area. The property is set in Downtown Des Moines district, in vicinity of Principal Park Stadium.

This accommodation is in a 25-minute walk from Polk County Convention Complex. The city centre of Des Moines can be reached in 20 minutes on foot. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown is a short drive from Wells Fargo Arena.

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Hotels in Des Moines

Airport nearby ✈️ Boone Municipal, Des Moines International
Average Price 💰 117$
Hotels in Des Moines 🏨 135
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 766
Landmarks nearby 📍 Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines Art Center, State Historical Museum, Salisbury House, Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Red Roof Inn Des Moines
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Baymont By Wyndham Des Moines North Hotel

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8.9
Excellent
71 Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

📍 6800 Fleur Drive

From 269$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Off-site car park
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Welcome drink
  • Snack bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre

Located 3.9 km away from Southridge Mall, the 3-star Doubletree Des Moines Airport offers non-smoking rooms a within 7 km from Science Center of Iowa. The venue features a fireplace and a living area, as well as an a la carte restaurant.

The accommodation is set in a recreational area of Des Moines. A. H. Blank Golf Course is only a couple of minutes' drive away.

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8.6
Excellent
131 Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

📍 6880 Fleur Drive

From 149$

  • Internet access
  • Free parking
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Restaurant
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool

Featuring flat screen TV and entertainment activities, Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport is nestled 15 minutes by car from Science Center of Iowa. The 49-acre Blank Park Zoo is less than 2.1 km away.

Principal Park Stadium is only a couple of minutes' drive away.

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7.2
Good
381 Reviews

Americinn By Wyndham Des Moines Airport

📍 1920 Hackley Ave

From 94$

  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Laundry
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Business centre
  • Express check-in/ -out

Offering free self parking and an indoor swimming pool, the 3-star Americinn By Wyndham Des Moines Airport is located 2.8 km to the 49-acre Blank Park Zoo. A. H. Blank Golf Course is less than 3.2 km away.

This venue has a prime setting just a short drive from Wells Fargo Arena. The accommodation is located next to Saint John's United Methodist Church.

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8.1
Very good
152 Reviews

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

📍 5001 Fleur Drive

From 106$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Welcome drink
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Flat-screen TV

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport is in a 10-minute drive from the 49 - acre Blank Park Zoo and features complimentary parking, an outdoor swimming pool and live music onsite. Polk County Convention Complex is less than 7 km away.

The venue is set in the centre of Des Moines in vicinity of Saint John's United Methodist Church. Wells Fargo Arena is just a few minutes' drive away.

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8.9
Excellent
180 Reviews

Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport

📍 7201 Sw 22Nd Street

From 196$

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Lift
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Business centre
  • Express check-in/ -out

Featuring a free car park, an indoor swimming pool and a sports court, Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport offers accommodation in Des Moines. The 49-acre Blank Park Zoo is a few minutes' drive from the hotel, while Fleur Cinema and Cafe is 2.4 km away.

South Des Moines Sculpture Park is less than 3.2 km away.

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7.7
Very good
156 Reviews

Days Inn By Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay

📍 4845 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, Us

From 59$

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Business centre
  • Continental breakfast
  • Game room

Located around 25 minutes' walk to Merle Hay Mall, the 3-star Days Inn By Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay offers air-conditioned rooms an about 15 minutes' drive from the 500-acre open-air museum "Living History Farms". For business travellers, a photocopy machine, a business centre and a work desk are available on request.

Terra Lake Park is just a short drive away.

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Best Des Moines Hotels For Families With Kids FAQ
Q: Are there any budget-friendly accommodations for families in Des Moines?
A: Yes, Baymont By Wyndham Des Moines Airport offers affordable and comfortable rooms for families traveling on a budget. They have amenities such as complimentary breakfast and a pool, making it a great option for families looking for value in their accommodations.
Q: Are there any family-friendly hotels with convenient access to popular attractions in Des Moines?
A: Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is a great option for families looking to stay close to popular attractions in Des Moines. Located near the event center, this hotel provides easy access to places like the Science Center of Iowa and the Blank Park Zoo, making it convenient for families with children.
Q: Can I find a hotel with spacious rooms suitable for families in Des Moines?
A: Yes, Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown offers spacious rooms with separate living areas, making it a great option for families looking for extra space during their stay. The hotel also provides amenities such as a complimentary breakfast and an indoor pool, catering to the needs of families traveling together.

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