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Our top choices for Central Iowa family-friendly hotels

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee station.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (401 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, great breakfast, clean room and friendly staff. I would stay here again"
United States
Keri
The price is ₩147,451
₩165,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas, chairs, and tables.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown

Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (498 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good breakfast and good coffee all day"
United States
Guy
The price is ₩132,297
₩148,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Tremont on Main Hotel & Restaurants."

3. Tremont Inn on Main

Tremont Inn on Main
3.5 star property
Marshalltown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"Vintage hotel"
United States
Dennis
The price is ₩196,602
₩220,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Tremont Inn on Main
An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

4. Best Western Holiday Manor

Best Western Holiday Manor
2.5 star property
Newton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Easy access off I80. Room was clean- great free breakfast. Staff friendly and plenty of parking"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ₩135,150
₩151,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Best Western Holiday Manor
A room with a large window offering a view of a green field and a water body. There are two round tables and four chairs.

5. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
2.5 star property
Newton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (918 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, good overall experience!"
United States
Ann
The price is ₩150,168
₩168,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, seating area, and a wall-mounted sign.

6. Comfort Inn Marshalltown South

Comfort Inn Marshalltown South
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (432 reviews)
"Nice constant fan in room. Comfortable king size bed."
United States
Tom
The price is ₩118,698
₩132,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Comfort Inn Marshalltown South
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."
United States
Maddox
The price is ₩117,551
₩131,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Ames

Courtyard by Marriott Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (344 reviews)
"Room was clean and quiet. Staff was helpful though it wasn’t always easy to Find someone to help at the bar."
United States
Sara
The price is ₩126,494
₩141,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Courtyard by Marriott Ames
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
Altoona
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (746 reviews)
"Breakfast was great"
United States
Kim
The price is ₩128,829
₩144,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (672 reviews)
"The general manager at the front desk was super nice and helpful. Property was very clean and well maintained."
United States
Tasha
The price is ₩126,494
₩141,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

11. AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton
3.0 star property
Newton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (512 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Pascal El
The price is ₩126,494
₩147,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
AmericInn by Wyndham Newton
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

12. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,321 reviews)
"Breakfast fantastic!"
United States
Wayne
The price is ₩110,588
₩123,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

13. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"
United States
David
The price is ₩109,496
₩122,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (657 reviews)
"Great location for restaurants and things in the area."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ₩143,902
₩161,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by windows and potted plants.

15. Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown

Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (500 reviews)
"Great restaurant and clean rooms"
United States
David
The price is ₩122,876
₩137,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

16. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (449 reviews)
"The facility was clean and the Staff very welcoming. Breakfast selection was very good."
United States
Tim
The price is ₩114,889
₩128,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
Terrace/patio

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (111 reviews)
"Everything about this location was fantastic! Staff was polite, room was clean and modern, amenities were great, and breakfast was well stocked."
United States
todd m
The price is ₩128,747
₩144,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a landscape view, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a blue carpet.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton
2.0 star property
Newton
7.6 out of 10, Good, (632 reviews)
"We have stayed at this property several time and it is always clean and the staff is very helpful."
United States
Christine
The price is ₩75,432
₩84,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Days Inn by Wyndham Newton
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (644 reviews)
"The room was great, staff was friendly and the breakfast is always solid! Stayed here several times."
United States
Giovanni
The price is ₩111,954
₩125,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

20. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,431 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff"
United States
Kristin
The price is ₩121,647
₩136,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Central Iowa

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Central Iowa

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
The price is ₩109,496
₩122,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
The price is ₩109,496
₩122,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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.
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

8/10 Good
"So sorry that the hot tub was out of order."
Thomas 3-night trip
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Wildwood Lodge