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Top Kid friendly Central Iowa Hotels

Wildwood Lodge

11431 Forest Ave Clive IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,215 reviews)

Great stay with our kids!

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

5.6/10 (693 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...

Had fun and wood come again

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,171 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...

Courteous staff. Clean, spacious room.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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