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An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

15.3 km from Watercrest Park

Cassandra

₩129,871

₩145,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

2. Wildwood Lodge

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

Theresa

₩119,197

₩133,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

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.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

7.8 km from Watercrest Park

Todd

₩112,099

₩125,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

7.9 km from Watercrest Park

Robin

₩119,417

₩133,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

11.4 km from Watercrest Park

Lisa

₩135,567

₩151,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

6. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

11 km from Watercrest Park

Jacklyn J

₩130,925

₩146,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

7.7 km from Watercrest Park

Susan

₩125,448

₩140,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

8. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15.1 km from Watercrest Park

Robert

₩170,213

₩190,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

9. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

7 km from Watercrest Park

gary

₩119,283

₩133,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a pool ladder, and a tiled floor.

A snack display with various packaged foods and a sign indicating a peak inside for personal items.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

17.8 km from Watercrest Park

Christy

₩148,367

₩166,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

15.2 km from Watercrest Park

Jeffrey

₩159,062

₩178,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

A swimming pool with red chairs and tables, a lifeguard stand, and a yellow wall with signs.

12. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

11 km from Watercrest Park

Tyler

₩118,479

₩132,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

13. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

16.7 km from Watercrest Park

Michael

₩113,386

₩126,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent sign.

14. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

8 km from Watercrest Park

Nicholas

₩107,368

₩120,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

15. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

8.3 km from Watercrest Park

Kendra

₩130,783

₩146,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor seating area with a glass-top fire pit, wicker ottomans, and a sofa.

A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a blue ceiling, and a 'Poolside is my vibe' sign on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

16. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

todd m

₩142,872

₩160,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

17. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

6.9 km from Watercrest Park

Carl

₩158,151

₩177,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A My Place Hotel building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

18. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

8 km from Watercrest Park

Edwin

₩113,386

₩133,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

6.5 km from Watercrest Park

Christopher

₩117,487

₩131,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12 km from Watercrest Park

Jerad

₩158,352

₩177,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Watercrest Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Wildwood Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 1,220 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,053 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston	9.2 Wonderful 848 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Watercrest Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and well kept. Convenient location."

Qube Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good place"

Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place for the price. Friendly"

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk receptionist was very friendly and helpful"

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Easy place for me to stay when going to my sons home football games"

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and modern. We love baking a small kitchen in the room too."

Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was good"

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Rock Creek Greenbelt

After visiting Rock Creek Greenbelt, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ankeny Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Ankeny at Ankeny Golf and Country Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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North Creek Park

After visiting North Creek Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Oak Grove Recreation Area

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Greentree Park

After visiting Greentree Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Faith Baptist Bible College

Walk around the campus at Faith Baptist Bible College during your stay in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watercrest Park?

Watercrest Park is located in Ankeny. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 51 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Watercrest Park?

Tru By Hilton Ankeny is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Watercrest Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny and Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Watercrest Park?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Watercrest Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watercrest Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Watercrest Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Watercrest Park?

To find more details about updating your stay near Watercrest Park or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Watercrest Park?

Enjoy the outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, Oak Grove Recreation Area, or Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area. Explore nature at Saylorville Lake and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Saylorville Lake Marina, Otter Creek Golf Course, and Ankeny Golf and Country Club while you're in the area.

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1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. Wildwood Lodge

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

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

5. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

6. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

9. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

13. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

14. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

15. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

16. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

17. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

18. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

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Top Watercrest Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Qube Hotel

Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Other attractions near Watercrest Park

Cherry Glen Greenway

Rock Creek Greenbelt

Ankeny Golf and Country Club

North Creek Park

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Greentree Park

Faith Baptist Bible College

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