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Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay

2.5 star property
Travelers can recharge after sightseeing with multiple relaxation options including two swimming pools and a rejuvenating spa tub at this Des Moines retreat

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Located in Merle Hay, Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay offers a to-go breakfast, a bar, a spa tub, a gym, and two pools. Enjoy free WiFi, multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a business center.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lovington, a neighborhood in Urbandale, Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay is in a shopping district. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Buccaneer Arena. Visit our Urbandale travel guide
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4845 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    11 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Merle Hay Mall
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Drake University
    8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Adventureland
    11 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Casey's Center
    12 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    18 min walk
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    16 min walk
  • Cheba Hut
    13 min walk

About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay

  • Hotel near Drake University
  • You can look forward to free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar at Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
    • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All 78 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
    • Refrigerators and microwaves
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay located?

Located in Lovington, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Merle Hay Mall and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters. Buccaneer Arena and Drake University are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Days inn Hell

The hotel canceled our reservation with out informing me or hotel.com
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant and accommodating check-in. Room was very nice, especially for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room

Room was clean & comfy. This was part of a 2 week jaunt across America. One of the best hotels we stayed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bait and Switch

We stopped here for the night on our drive out to Wisconsin. The two reasons we chose this location were the pool (we were looking forward to a swim after a long drive) and the free breakfast. The pool area was a little gross, and the hottub was just nasty. The kids swam, but I just couldn't bring myself to get in. There was no breakfast. Because of COVID. At that time the pandemic was nearly over, and all of the studies had shown that it wasn't spread that way, but they had it closed anyway. And no reimbursement from what we paid. The woman at the counter said that yes, everyone complains about that, and that she's told the owner to take that off of their advertisements, but it hadn't happened yet. It's just overall kind of trashy. The employees hang out by the doors and smoke, letting the hallways fill with the stench.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alexandria

Disliked: Staff & service
We show up and they canceled our reservations and never told us. Apparently they ran my card, I was not even there yet and my bank declined it as frad. They nevee called or emailed. They sold our room to someone else. The whole town was sold out and we had to drive home after our concert. The staff was horrible rude despise me trying to be polite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard

No coffee maker in room why just coffee in the lobby. TV didn't work assigned another room a/c didn't work. Room had no table. Place needs updated. Will not stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Armando

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Front desk manager was never there. The phone to call him didn't always work. Manager had an attitude. Free juice and coffee only, juice tasted terrible. Be ready to fork out an extra $100 for a deposit after paying for your room which is non refundable as it is. Don't recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a 1night stay over traveling
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
View was of a McDonald's drive through. Needless to say, we had to keep the curtains closed. Shower that night had low pressure and was lukewarm at the best. Sheets and room was clean and staff friendly. An okay stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The first room they tried to put us in had a terrible smell like someone or something had died in it the second room was ok we paid for 2 nights we went to the iowa state fair when we got back round 11:30pm- 12am and our keys wouldnt work all our stuff was in the room we went down a little upset cuz we were locked out of our room and she told us if we didnt calm down she was gonna kick us out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was open, but you had to go to the front desk to ask for pool towels, that is if you could find anyone. And then the front deak clerk had her son there each night alone swimming in the pool and he wouldnt leave my family alone! And even though advertised, they had no breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Stay was wonderful. Hotel was clean and it was quiet at night. Would def stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was a stuffed cookie. That’s it. Luggage carrier nearly inoperable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thumbs UPS stay!

Great experience! My family and I will be staying @ Days Inn by Wyndham (Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, IA) when needed again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sadie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet was not working when we arrived but was fixed right away. May have gotten bed bug bites from staying here. Was not the cleanest. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean environment, quality nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were in room 136 and the Sink was not very secure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Our room was musky smelling and of some smoke scent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were dirty, no garbage bags in trash cans and none provided, pillow cases were visibly soiled with blood and other stains. Staff was exceptionally rude. Pool was very small compared to pictures online. No breakfast. When staff was asked they became very hostile and called me a liar. When i asked for a receipt, receptionist refused and argued with me for 15 minutes stating i did not need a receipt. Equipment was broken and non-functional or said not available. Worst place i have ever stayed. Wyndham should be embarrassed to claim them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lannea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was friendly and helpful. Trash cans didn’t have bags. Told us there would be no breakfast, but there was plenty of coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a two story property , the owners are so cheap they purposely leave off any air conditioning in the hallway and also leave the units in the room off completely, not even left at a higher temp, when you check into your room. My room was on the second floor where after climbing the stairs realized it was about 85 degrees in the hallway. It took about 15 minutes for the air conditioning to cool my room acceptably and because the hall outside the room is so hot the ac has to run constantly and room never evens out temperature; you can be freezing on the bed next to the window then get up to go to the bathroom and be sweating in there . I asked a staff of the air is broke for the main building she said no it is always off in the halls , and in the winter is left freezing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing front desk lady! She was the best check in person ever, and did so much more than that. Very happy and friendly, and genuinely enjoyed her job. AMAZI G CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! The only disappointment was absolutely nothing for breakfast options. A piece of fruit or something pre packaged like a granola bar wouldve even been OK.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021