Altoona, IA

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Principle river walk bridge over the Des Moines River
Principle river walk bridge over the Des Moines River
The Tornado and Dragon roller coasters at Adventureland.
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

3 out of 5
2315 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$110 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (953 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3 out of 5
1785 11th Street NW Altoona IA
$85 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$95 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews)
Staff and cleaning was perfect!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 out of 5
2023 Adventureland Drive Altoona IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$93 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Altoona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (476 reviews)
Clean quiet

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Modern Comfort. Perfect location, close to I-80 and sparkling clean!

Modern Comfort. Perfect location, close to I-80 and sparkling clean!

Des Moines IA
Stay at this vacation home in Altoona. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Adventureland and Copper Creek Golf ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
House was clean and spacious and was decorated very nicely.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Modern Comfort. Perfect location, close to I-80 and sparkling clean!
Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!

Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
The house was extremely well-stocked and had tons of space for our group. Everyone enjoyed the activities in the basement!

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Altoona

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
105
5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
154
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
44
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No opinion. It was just on I-80 on my way back to Michigan. The only reason we stopped was to sleep overnight.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Bass Pro Shop, Fishbowl Bowling, by Des Moines with more attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

LOTS TO DO

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Easy to get around. Alot of things to do.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

A nice place, good mall and Bas Pro more dining selections would be nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The Big Steer Restaurant is a must eat while your in the area.

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