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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
Watrous South
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1688)
"Breakfast was good and parking was close and snow removed."
United States
Deborah
The price is ₩90,825
₩101,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Free daily continental breakfast
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed, and convenient shuttle."
United States
Cullanete
The price is ₩152,499
₩170,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Free daily buffet breakfast
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Great staff very helpful. "
United States
Cleo and Michaelle
The price is ₩90,565
₩101,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Reception
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"The staff was great, check in was fast and easy"
United States
Joel
The price is ₩89,455
₩100,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Property amenity
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
3.0 star property
Watrous South
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (598)
"Beautiful updated room. We had breakfast at the resturant and it was incredible"
United States
Stacy J
The price is ₩167,233
₩187,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Lobby
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Watrous South
7.0 out of 10, Good, (137)
"Hotel was great "
United States
Michele
The price is ₩84,553
₩94,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Lobby
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 star property
15.8 km from Watrous South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Room was clean, staff was courteous and the bed was comfortable. "
United States
Craig
The price is ₩119,326
₩133,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2.0 star property
16 km from Watrous South
7.8 out of 10, Good, (722)
"Nice clean room, friendly staff. "
United States
Cheryl
The price is ₩73,510
₩82,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Free daily buffet breakfast
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
12.7 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"A great place to stay"
United States
Carol
The price is ₩144,152
₩161,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Free daily full breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
19.8 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (299)
"clean, friendly staff, room was well equipped"
United States
Colin
The price is ₩122,541
₩137,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
Indoor pool
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Watrous South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1534)
"Very nice staff member upon check in. Very nice hotel and well kept. "
United States
Debra
The price is ₩128,019
₩143,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 6.8 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Staff was amazing. Room, pool, breakfast all spectacular. Enjoyed our stay. Will tell our friends and family and will come back "
United States
Amanda
The price is ₩128,308
₩143,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Exterior
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 6.7 km from Watrous South
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1046)
"Great atmosphere and quiet rooms."
United States
MICHAEL
The price is ₩164,320
₩184,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Lobby
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills, 5.5 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1169)
"Convenient location to restaurants"
United States
Sally
The price is ₩123,767
₩138,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Exterior
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
3.0 star property
15.8 km from Watrous South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Will stay there again "
United States
Marc
The price is ₩117,034
₩131,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
Lobby
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
20.5 km from Watrous South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (672)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Donald J
The price is ₩130,038
₩145,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 6.2 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great hotel"
United States
Grant
The price is ₩183,091
₩205,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 7.9 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Great place to stay and the employees were super nice and helpful"
United States
Amy
The price is ₩134,766
₩150,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Indoor spa tub
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
16.3 km from Watrous South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1804)
"Traveled with my kids and they loved this place. "
United States
Erica
The price is ₩140,830
₩157,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 5.5 km from Watrous South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (977)
"Great room, good breakfast. "
United States
Jason
The price is ₩139,841
₩156,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
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Where to stay in Watrous South

Find the best Watrous South areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

Historic East Village

Historic East Village

Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.

Drake

If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

Greater South Side

While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Top Watrous South Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Traveled with my kids and they loved this place. "
Erica 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Frequently asked questions

What is Watrous South like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Des Moines's Watrous South neighborhood has to offer.
What's a favorite place to stay in Watrous South?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the highest ranked property in Watrous South. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other favorite options in the area include Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport and AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport.
How many hotels will I find in the Watrous South area?
With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Watrous South to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Des Moines area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watrous South, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals in Watrous South.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Watrous South?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Watrous South, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this Des Moines neighborhood?
Blank Park Zoo, Fort Des Moines Museum, and Air Lanes Bowling Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Watrous South. When you're sightseeing in Des Moines, A. H. Blank Golf Course and Southridge Mall are also worth a stop.