The Best Hotels Closest to Badger Creek State Recreation Area in Van Meter for 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

1. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

14.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Dennis

₩121,417

₩135,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

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

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

2. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

14.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

John Kevin

₩133,412

₩149,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

3. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

20.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Merlin

₩112,277

₩125,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

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

4. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

18.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

William

₩114,078

₩127,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden cabinet.

A lobby with a brown sofa, grey armchairs, a small round table, and a vending machine.

A modern breakfast area with a self-serve station, a large apple-shaped sign, and a kitchen display.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

13.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Joshua

₩136,094

₩152,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a floral mural.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and tables, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and potted plants.

6. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

15.2 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Amy

₩85,819

₩96,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

18.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Dennis

₩108,595

₩121,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a television above the island.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a cityscape view.

A brick building with outdoor seating and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

8. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

16.3 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Dorenda

₩117,948

₩132,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

20.5 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Nicholas

₩116,253

₩130,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with modern seating and a built-in fireplace.

A La Quinta hotel entrance with a modern design, numbered 1390, and a landscaped entrance area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a chair.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

18.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Tamara

₩98,668

₩110,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

11. Wildwood Lodge

18.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Akacia

₩131,784

₩147,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A laundry area with two front-loading washing machines and a wall-mounted dryer.

A hotel swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a changing room.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.

A conference room with patterned chairs, a carpeted floor, a painting on the wall, and a storage door.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

14 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Cynthia

₩134,959

₩151,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a blue sofa and chairs, a dining area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A vending machine area with various snacks and drinks.

A spacious lobby with a curved blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with chairs. There is a staircase with a railing leading to an upper level.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a microwave and refrigerator, and a colorful carpet.

13. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

15.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Diana

₩135,266

₩151,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story building with a stone bridge over a calm water feature, surrounded by trees and well-lit pathways.

A reception area with a curved desk, a stone fireplace, and a seating area with chairs and a coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area in the background.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

14.1 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Michela

₩158,776

₩177,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bathroom with a white sink, black shelving, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'a laoft hotels' sign, multiple windows, and a flag display.

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative wall piece.

15. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Julie

₩122,111

₩136,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern restaurant with a variety of seating options including tables, chairs, and sofas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with lamps.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

16. Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Paul

₩112,397

₩125,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.

A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple refrigerators, and bar stools.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a brick wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a trash can, and a patterned rug.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

14.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Christie

₩146,301

₩163,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, a counter with a menu, and a clock on the wall.

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee table.

A hotel with a curved exterior, stone facade, and a patio area with outdoor seating.

18. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

13.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Todd

₩133,852

₩149,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a television displaying 'SPRINGHILL SUITES MARIEOTTA'.

A reception area with a curved counter, a glass partition, and a wall with text.

A modern hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and hexagonal pendant lights.

19. SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

15.5 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Mark

₩124,886

₩139,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a green sofa, a bed, a small table, and a mirror. There are three framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a green sectional sofa, a brown ottoman, a patterned rug, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a bed, a desk, and a large mirror.

A Comfort Inns hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites West Des Moines

16.3 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Rowena

₩114,092

₩127,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 1,149 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 173 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,202 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"This was perfect for a short stay. It was clean and quiet. Basic no-frills stay at a good price. Would stay again."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Are go to spot when staying in Des Monies."

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Everybody we met at this hotel was very nice, helpful and just a good feeling about this whole place. The room was very clean, the bathroom was sparkling. Overall we had a great day. Thanks to the staff"

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this property was amazing; would definitely stay there again 👍"

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

10/10 Excellent

"We were disapointed that there was no hot tubin the pool area to soak in after a full day of hockey. However our room was very nice and the breakfast had a variety of items for our picky crew."

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay again! Nothing fancy, hot tub awesome 👌"

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Greeted by freindly staff which always accommodating. Very convenient location to major highways and accessible to the places our family wanted to see. Great rooms, great breakfasts, and the two year old loved the pool. Priced right for the area."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well maintained"

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

8/10 Good

"Liked the nice large space but the air condition system was too noisy."

Other attractions near Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Trindle Park

Trindle Park is just one of the places to see in Van Meter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Bob Feller Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Bob Feller Museum in Van Meter. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Van Meter Public Library

After visiting Van Meter Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Van Meter City Hall

After visiting Van Meter City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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West Grand Golf

8.2/10 (34 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in West Des Moines at West Grand Golf. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

After visiting The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Whisper Point Park

After visiting Whisper Point Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Badger Creek State Recreation Area?

Badger Creek State Recreation Area is located in Van Meter. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area?

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Badger Creek State Recreation Area. Other good options in the area include Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Badger Creek State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive 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 review the best deals near Badger Creek State Recreation Area.

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Our top choices for Badger Creek State Recreation Area hotels

1. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

2. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

3. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

4. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

6. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

8. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

11. Wildwood Lodge

12. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

13. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

15. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

16. Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

17. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

18. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

19. SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

20. Comfort Inn & Suites West Des Moines

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Top Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

Other attractions near Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Trindle Park

Bob Feller Museum

Van Meter Public Library

Van Meter City Hall

West Grand Golf

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Whisper Point Park

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