Top Kid friendly Central Iowa Hotels

Wildwood Lodge

11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,209 reviews)

"This place was very nice and the location was perfect"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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 (603 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"The main waterpark feature was closed. Had we known this, we may have booked elsewhere as we have a 5 year old child who loves the water features here. This is the second time in the last 12 months that we have stayed here and had problems with Pirates Cove water features being accessible to guests. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

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! (1,083 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Wonderfully kind and social staff. Interested in us as visitors and our family, open and considerate - one gentleman even offered to clear our table for us"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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