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Prairie Meadows Hotel

Property class: 2
Hotel near Adventureland in Altoona

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp and phone, and artwork on the walls.
A bar area with a sign reading 'PHOTO FINISH LOUNGE,' bar stools, a bar counter, and a television mounted on the wall.
A gym with multiple treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no diving.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp and phone, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

In Altoona .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and within a 15-minute walk of Cinemark Altoona. Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cinemark Altoona - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Adventureland - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪B-Bop's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Prairie Meadows Hotel

Hotel near Adventureland in Altoona
There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino, an indoor pool, and a sportsbook are also featured at Prairie Meadows Hotel. Free self parking is available.
  • 168 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Prairie Meadows Hotel offers 168 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 1,400 slot machines
  • 12 gaming tables
  • Casino (85,000 square feet of space)
  • Indoor pool
  • Sportsbook

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Prairie Meadows Hotel to the airport?

Prairie Meadows Hotel is 20.6 mi (34-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Prairie Meadows Hotel?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prairie Meadows Hotel on Oct 12, 2026 start from $142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Prairie Meadows Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Prairie Meadows Hotel.

Does Prairie Meadows Hotel offer free breakfast?

Prairie Meadows Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Prairie Meadows Hotel?

During your stay you can enjoy the 85000 square-foot casino on site, featuring 1400 slot machines, 12 gaming tables, and a sportsbook.

What time is check-in at Prairie Meadows Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Prairie Meadows Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Prairie Meadows Hotel have a pool?

Prairie Meadows Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Prairie Meadows Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Prairie Meadows Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Prairie Meadows Hotel to downtown Altoona?

Prairie Meadows Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Altoona.

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