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Our top choices for Central Iowa family-friendly hotels

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
  • Dive into family fun at the indoor pool—this hotel offers hiking trails and a hot tub, perfect for family adventures.
₩131,714
₩147,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a lamp.
A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and an exit sign.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩143,244
₩160,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩123,518
₩138,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩112,984
₩126,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and two framed pictures on the wall.

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩119,147
₩133,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn Story City
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩115,898
₩129,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a laptop on a desk.
A reception desk with illuminated panels, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted clock.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
₩147,692
₩165,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
  • Families splash into adventure at this immaculately clean hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations.
₩108,996
₩122,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Reception

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
  • Family fun awaits near campus with health club, garden views, and premium amenities for everyone to enjoy together.
₩87,876
₩98,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.

10. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩84,453
₩94,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Sonesta Essential Ames
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Central Iowa

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Central Iowa

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩131,714
₩147,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩143,244
₩160,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩123,518
₩138,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩135,809
₩152,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩112,984
₩126,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩119,147
₩133,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn Story City
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩115,898
₩129,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.
A refrigerated display case with various beverages and a digital clock.
A reception desk with illuminated panels, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted clock.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a laptop on a desk.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
₩147,692
₩165,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩108,996
₩122,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩87,876
₩98,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩143,244
₩160,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩135,809
₩152,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩131,714
₩147,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩123,518
₩138,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩112,984
₩126,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩119,147
₩133,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn Story City
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.
A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
₩101,571
₩113,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩108,996
₩122,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩115,898
₩129,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.
A hotel reception area with a desk, chairs, a printer, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a window with an air conditioner.
A modern breakfast area with a yogurt machine, hot food options, and a bakery section.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Altoona
₩132,922
₩148,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good
"I only have 3 things that weren't excellent, The towels were scratchy not soft and the eggs at breakfast were rubbery. The mattress was firmer than I like, but that's just me."
Cheryn 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great place for family"
Akacia 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Wildwood Lodge
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good
"Clean room Good staff - professional and courteous Breakfast was very good with a spotless eating area Parking was not required this trip. I would recommend it’s convenience to the downtown area."
Paul 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good
"Checking in was a challenge because there were several people gathered around the couch and tv in the lobby who were very loud and noisy. It made it very hard to hear what the receptionist was asking me. Maybe having a couch there isn’t the best idea because it invites groups to gather there."
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent
"Greeted by freindly staff which always accommodating. Very convenient location to major highways and accessible to the places our family wanted to see. Great rooms, great breakfasts, and the two year old loved the pool. Priced right for the area."
Diana 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This is a wonderful property. I love staying there. It is both eclectic and comfortable. And I highly recommend it."
William 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Des Lux Hotel

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