The Best Family Hotels in Central Iowa, IA from ₩90,575 in 2026

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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 lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.

1. 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.

₩132,834

₩148,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, a bathtub, and a shower curtain.

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a wooden staircase, and a blue mat with "American Inn" text.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Family-friendly fun begins with an indoor pool and firepit at this cozy Ames hotel, where kids play while parents relax.

₩87,337

₩97,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white counter. A large wall mural with various words and phrases is visible behind the desk.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

₩136,964

₩153,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

4. Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

₩136,761

₩153,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

₩124,304

₩139,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.

6. Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

₩89,775

₩100,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

7. 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.

₩103,586

₩116,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

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.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

₩119,700

₩134,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

₩136,964

₩153,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Johnston

₩110,695

₩123,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

₩103,586

₩116,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a small table.

A Days Inn & Suites sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors and windows.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

₩89,369

₩100,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machine.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a dining table.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, a bench, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Crossroads Hotel and Event Center

Fort Dodge

₩80,870

₩90,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

₩136,761

₩153,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

₩132,834

₩148,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a painting above the bed.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, large windows, and an exit sign.

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Newton

₩154,892

₩173,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills

₩120,851

₩135,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-level indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A restaurant with wooden walls and a green patterned floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel named "Quality Inn & Suites" with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a kitchenette with cabinets and a microwave.

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Ames

₩98,983

₩110,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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