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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.

1. 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, (1,422 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff"
United States
Kristin
The price is ₩119,722
₩134,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.

2. 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, (883 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff were friendly and helpful."
United States
Rosalee
The price is ₩119,722
₩134,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

3. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
Ankeny
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (376 reviews)
"The gal at the front desk, I don't know her name, was so friendly and helpful."
United States
Rexann
The price is ₩108,990
₩122,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. 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 ₩120,099
₩134,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Spark by Hilton Ames
A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

5. 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 ₩127,651
₩134,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

6. 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, (1,330 reviews)
"Breakfast fantastic!"
United States
Wayne
The price is ₩108,990
₩122,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative sign.

7. Iowa House

Iowa House
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (899 reviews)
"Loved my stay there. Very clean, cosy, charming, great breakfast, awesome staff, and wonderful location. Highly recommend!"
United States
LAURA
The price is ₩147,136
₩164,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Iowa House
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.

8. 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 ₩121,369
₩135,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

9. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (445 reviews)
"Everything was great!"
United States
William
The price is ₩113,228
₩126,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (643 reviews)
"The room was great, staff was friendly and the breakfast is always solid! Stayed here several times."
United States
Giovanni
The price is ₩132,402
₩148,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. 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 ₩147,792
₩165,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

12. 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 ₩113,228
₩126,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee station.

13. 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 ₩145,319
₩162,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Good place to spend the night. The pool and hot tube were clean and warmer than most other hotels we have stayed at. Breakfast was good. No issues."
United States
Sanjeeva
The price is ₩99,258
₩111,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

15. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (943 reviews)
"Nice staff and beautiful grounds"
United States
Stacia
The price is ₩174,383
₩195,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

16. 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 ₩111,438
₩124,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

17. 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 ₩147,311
₩164,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Terrace/patio

18. 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, (110 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 ₩127,114
₩142,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a warm interior lighting.

19. 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 ₩193,491
₩216,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Tremont Inn on Main
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
Altoona
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (745 reviews)
"Breakfast was great"
United States
Kim
The price is ₩132,402
₩148,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
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 ₩113,228
₩126,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100)
The price is ₩121,369
₩135,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton 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

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

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

8/10 Good
"Sheets were great. Pillows were excellent. No yogurt or fruit for breakfast."
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA