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Our top choices for Central Iowa family-friendly hotels

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and an exit sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩123,280
₩138,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hampton Inn & Suites 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 modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

2. 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.
₩131,454
₩147,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
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
₩121,672
₩136,272 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 large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
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.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩112,635
₩126,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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 bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩118,349
₩132,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
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
₩121,230
₩135,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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 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.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
₩147,400
₩165,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Room
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Breakfast area

8. 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.
₩89,981
₩100,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.
A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

9. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Altoona
  • Family fun awaits with a refreshing indoor pool, premium TV channels, and a short walk to Adventureland theme park.
₩112,158
₩125,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
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 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.
A walk-in shower with a glass door, a handheld showerhead, a handheld faucet, and a towel rack.

10. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩84,192
₩94,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩123,280
₩138,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
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
₩121,672
₩136,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
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.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
₩95,408
₩106,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
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
₩121,230
₩135,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩118,349
₩132,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Comfort Inn Story City
Room
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Breakfast area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩89,981
₩100,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 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.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩84,192
₩94,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Sonesta Essential 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 large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩112,635
₩126,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩131,454
₩147,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.
A reception desk with illuminated panels, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted clock.
A refrigerated display case with various beverages and a digital clock.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
₩147,400
₩165,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
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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 modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩123,280
₩138,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
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
₩121,672
₩136,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
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.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
₩95,408
₩106,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
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
₩121,230
₩135,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩118,349
₩132,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Comfort Inn Story City
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩131,454
₩147,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
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 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.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩84,192
₩94,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Sonesta Essential 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 large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩112,635
₩126,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.
A reception desk with illuminated panels, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted clock.
A refrigerated display case with various beverages and a digital clock.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
₩147,400
₩165,088 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 large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩112,078
₩125,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
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

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"The location is amazing, right by the stadium"
Jeffrey 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk lady was very helpful and courteous."
Alan 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

8/10 Good
"Should be as cheap as days inn but not bad I guess"
Dan 7-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"I would stay again, and highly recommended"
Heidi 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good
"The hot tub wasn’t working but over all was a good stay"
Keeva 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

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