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Top Central Iowa Kid Friendly Hotels
Rathbun Lake, Deer Run Rental, & Fully Furnished Cabin!
Moravia IA
This cabin features a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Barbecue grills are provided for your convenience.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
We enjoyed the house and host. The reason we gave it good instead of excellent is because of gravel road and WiFi issues. The host was very nice and accommodating. Would recommend this VRBO.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$100 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Enjoy the hot tub and free perks like full breakfast and free self parking. A business center, free WiFi in public ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,199 reviews)
Rooms are always clean, the staff is friendly and always remember us when we come to stay. The hot tub was great, we don’t usually take time to use it but we had the time and it was a clean area. Breakfast is great also. I will say, I wish they had more options like breakfast potatoes or sausage ...
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$94 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Families will appreciate the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,158 reviews)
Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys
Travelers say...
Staff was good
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
5505 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$100 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$112 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
Efficient and friendly at the front desk. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$92 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$103 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
1350 Nw 118th St Clive IA
Fully refundable
$80 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$89 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
clean room
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Adventureland Inn
3200 Adventureland Dr Altoona IA
This smoke-free hotel features 2 indoor pools, a hot tub, and a restaurant. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a playground, and families will ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Families like: Indoor pools, playground, game room, cribs
Travelers say...
They were closing so some pools and areas weren’t open but the staff was amazing!!!!
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2024
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$71 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
A water park and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a waterslide, and families will appreciate ...
5.6/10 (658 reviews)
Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs
Travelers say...
Love the staff. This is my second time in the last 30 days. We take the grandkids there. The front desk staff and bar staff are amazing!!!
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
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.
Hotels With Pools in Central Iowa
Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$100 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,199 reviews)
Hotels with Childcare in Central Iowa
Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel
925 Park Street Grinnell IA
$218 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$244 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)
Central Iowa Kid-Friendly Hotels
It’s not a family vacation if you can’t bring the entire clan with you, is it? Next time you have a few days off from work, plan a family-friendly getaway. Set off on an adventure the entire family will love, and book your stay at one of the kid-friendly hotels in Central Iowa.
Your little ones are the most important thing in your life, so make sure they enjoy your accommodation as much as you do. From a kids-only room service menu (macaroni and cheese, anyone?) to special perks like in-room video game consoles, these lodgings provide a little something extra for the smaller members of your crew. The best family-friendly hotels in Central Iowa may even offer playgrounds and other activities to keep the kiddos busy. What’s more, some hotels provide a babysitting service so you can get a few hours to yourself!
Whether you’re traveling with one small child or hauling around your entire extended family, Travelocity is here to help. Let us hook you up with hotels for kids in Central Iowa that will keep your youngsters happy without breaking the bank. You can save even more when you bundle your flight and hotel together, so what are you waiting for? Grab your family and get ready to explore!
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