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Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 star property
Motel near Adventureland in Altoona

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Guests can enjoy a tranquil courtyard with a gazebo and small pool.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a table.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and sink under a window.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dining area.
Convenient beverage options are available at your fingertips.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Adventureland
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

In Altoona .You'll find Cinemark Altoona and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Outlets of Des Moines and Altoona Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Adventureland - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel near Adventureland in Altoona
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Altoona motel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers 40 accommodations with air conditioning. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
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, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East to the airport?

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East is 20.1 mi (36-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East.

Does Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offer free breakfast?

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East have a pool?

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East features an indoor pool.

Does Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East to downtown Altoona?

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East is 1.7 mi away from Altoona.

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 384 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was super friendly and they got us everything we needed right away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and clean could have been mopped though. The outside had feces all over the back parking lot, our room door had a gap wide enough to look into the room, and the flooring in the pool room is broken up a little bit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
RV camp straight out of breaking bad. Pretty active at night if ya know what I mean. Lot lizards and tweekers paradise. Definitely worth a stay or two, break out the lawn chairs and drinks in the parking lot and enjoy the show
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Des Moines

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terrie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly do not recommend staying here it’s filthy full of addicts and prostitutes the owner and staff doesn’t care the outer doors do not lock our room door was kicked in at 3am the owner would not do anything the ice machine is full of black mold if you are extended stay they will not give you clean sheets or towels
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle, Des Moines

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmeret

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025