Find Motels in Des Moines

If you can’t find a motel in Des Moines, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find something similar from more than 473 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

At many motels, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North: Free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines: Enjoy access to the 24-hour business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Red Roof Inn Des Moines: Laundry facilities along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Cozy Rest Motel: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Expedia has 13 inexpensive motels in Des Moines.

Check out the area’s lively festivals and great live music while you’re sightseeing. Those visiting Des Moines love the theater scene and restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Blank Park Zoo, Adventureland, and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Some historical places you might want to see include Walnut Street Bridge, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and The Temple for Performing Arts.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Des Moines to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Des Moines are January, March, February, and December, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Des Moines to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 4.1 mi (6.7 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.