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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, (400 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, great breakfast, clean room and friendly staff. I would stay here again"
United States
Keri
The price is ₩144,070
₩161,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Tremont on Main Hotel & Restaurants."

2. 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 ₩192,093
₩215,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Tremont Inn on Main
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.

3. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
2.5 star property
Newton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (918 reviews)
"Furniture could use updating, other than that everything was great."
United States
Michael
The price is ₩146,724
₩164,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas, chairs, and tables.

4. 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 ₩129,263
₩144,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Marshalltown
An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.

5. Best Western Holiday Manor

Best Western Holiday Manor
2.5 star property
Newton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Easy access off I80. Room was clean- great free breakfast. Staff friendly and plenty of parking"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ₩132,051
₩147,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Holiday Manor
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.

6. 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, (1,417 reviews)
"The hot tub was amazing!"
United States
Casey
The price is ₩118,858
₩133,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, seating area, and a wall-mounted sign.

7. Comfort Inn Marshalltown South

Comfort Inn Marshalltown South
2.5 star property
Marshalltown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (431 reviews)
"We didn’t get in until late but the front desk lady was cheerful and helpful. Breakfast was good, beds were comfortable, price was reasonable"
Canada
Michelle
The price is ₩111,694
₩125,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Comfort Inn Marshalltown South
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

8. 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, (1,327 reviews)
"Breakfast fantastic!"
United States
Wayne
The price is ₩108,052
₩121,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

9. Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"The Bed and Breakfast was absolutely adorable. We loved our stay. The breakfast was delicious. The area was beautiful. The innkeepers were incredible. We highly recommend for your next stay. "
United States
Ryan
The price is ₩126,728
₩133,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

AmericInn by Wyndham Newton
3.0 star property
Newton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (510 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Pascal El
The price is ₩146,271
₩169,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
AmericInn by Wyndham Newton
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (641 reviews)
"The room was great, staff was friendly and the breakfast is always solid! Stayed here several times."
United States
Giovanni
The price is ₩120,325
₩134,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
2.5 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (842 reviews)
"The stay was nice, beds were comfortable."
United States
rick
The price is ₩126,728
₩141,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

13. Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"The rooms were super nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable."
United States
Maddox
The price is ₩120,325
₩134,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (160 reviews)
"Awesome staff and great rooms"
United States
Michaella
The price is ₩119,231
₩133,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Spark by Hilton Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

15. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"
United States
David
The price is ₩112,908
₩126,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a landscape view, a bathroom with a mirror and sink, and a blue carpet.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton
2.0 star property
Newton
7.6 out of 10, Good, (631 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 ₩79,372
₩88,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Newton
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

17. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (444 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
William
The price is ₩112,254
₩125,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Comfort Inn Story City
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,052 reviews)
"I have stayed here several times and is always perfect."
United States
Gregory J
The price is ₩108,292
₩121,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a picture on the wall.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
2.5 star property
Johnston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (878 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay!!!"
United States
Robin
The price is ₩118,858
₩133,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

20. 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 ₩146,044
₩163,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
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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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, (1001)
The price is ₩112,908
₩126,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (667)
The price is ₩134,932
₩151,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
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

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good
"Our room was huge! It was clean besides the sink vanity outside of the bathroom. It could have used another wipe down. The AC unit was quiet. Breakfast was quick and great. The pool was under construction but we didn’t have time for it anyways."
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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport