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Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$116 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$130 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free full breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. A business ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,219 reviews)
"Fun place"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great for families

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$107 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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! (1,205 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"Friendly staff, comfy bed, good water pressure in the shower, excellent breakfast! Nuff said."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

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

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

1350 Nw 118th St Clive IA
Fully refundable
$82 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$92 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was friendly. The breakfast was very good and the room is really clean. We really enjoy staying at this hotel when we're in Des Moines"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

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SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$110 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, cozy, up to date, helpful staff and fresh breakfast."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines

8711 Plum Dr Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$82 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$91 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"All good, clean and functioning"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

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Adventureland Inn
Great for families

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...
"Our stay was terrible. The room had tile flooring which was cold and made the room echo. The trim around the bottom of the bathroom wall was coming off. The shower drain was so clogged that you were standing in water about an inch or two above your ankle. We did,however, keep getting told by the ..."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Great for families

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$80 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
5.8/10 (1,064 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
"The front desk staff were very helpful with the many problems we ran into at the property. First, we had mice running through our hotel room. That already threw us off, but we tried to enjoy the stay and hoped we were imagining things. Kids kept banging on our door and waking our newborn. We reported ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

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Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

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 Sep 20 to Sep 21
$112 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
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You can book a stay at a kid-friendly resort in Des Moines from just $80 per night. Our prices range up $130 per night if you want to enjoy the high life.


How many family-friendly hotels are there in Des Moines?


With over 716 hotels in Des Moines, you have a great selection of kid-friendly places to stay. Whether you’re looking for a cheap-and-cheerful property with plenty of space or an activity-filled kid-friendly resort, there’s a getaway to suit your style and your budget at Travelocity.


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