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Compare 574 hotels close to Gray’s Lake Park with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
2.5 out of 5
10 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $98 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$98
per night
Jun 19 - Jun 20
9/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"Great stay great breakfast A little loud but good"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2023

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Adventureland Inn
2.5 out of 5
9.6 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $174 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$174
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
7.6/10 Good! (615 reviews)
stay
"big room and bathroom. clean. beds were comfortable. couldn’t get through to front desk with question but needed to walk that direction anyway so not a big deal. nice pools and hot tub. convenient to theme park next door"

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Adventureland Inn
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 out of 5
2 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $77 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$77
per night
Jun 26 - Jun 27
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Decent facility for the price. Clean and safe"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
1.5 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $127 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$127
per night
Jul 2 - Jul 3
9.4/10 Exceptional! (439 reviews)
Great hotel!
"Beautiful boutique hotel in downtown Des Moines! Nice restaurant/bar, courtyard and lobby. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Surety Hotel
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 out of 5
1.9 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $148 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$148
per night
Jul 5 - Jul 6
9/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
"The staff was friendly, close to my meeting venue and clean"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1.5 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $189 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$189
per night
Jun 15 - Jun 16
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Quiet. Bedding luxurious. Staff very friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Would stay again"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023

Des Lux Hotel
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1.4 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $127 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$127
per night
Jul 2 - Jul 3
9.4/10 Exceptional! (439 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay downtown."

Reviewed on May 20, 2023

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3 out of 5
1.6 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
Fully refundable
The price is $108 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$108
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Location and staff."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
3 out of 5
8.6 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $105 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$105
per night
Jul 2 - Jul 3
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice place
"Room was very comfortable and quiet. Location was excellent just off the highway. Front desk was very nice and efficient in check in and out"

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
3 out of 5
8.3 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $110 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$110
per night
Jul 3 - Jul 4
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1.1 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
Fully refundable
The price is $151 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$151
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
9.2/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and great service!"

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
3 out of 5
7.2 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
Fully refundable
The price is $102 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$102
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was very nice."

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 out of 5
8.4 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $96 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$96
per night
Jul 2 - Jul 3
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"This has always been one of my go to places when in town. The location is great and the size of the rooms are wonderful, but they are really starting to 'age' and need to be updated. The carpet was rippled in many spots, the bathroom shower curtain rod was hanging on by a thread and the shower faucet ..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3 out of 5
2.9 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $79 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$79
per night
Jul 2 - Jul 3
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It was super convenient to the airport. Got there late and was out again in the morning before breakfast was served. Our room was near the pool and it smelled like chlorine quite a bit but we got used to it and its probably unavoidable. The vent in the bathroom had lots of dust in it! Everything ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
2.2 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
Fully refundable
The price is $119 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$119
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The property is very good and easily accessible to the airport."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2023

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 out of 5
2 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $118 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$118
per night
Jul 2 - Jul 3
8.4/10 Very Good! (873 reviews)
Tenacious Personel
"Nikki was amazing at my check in on 5/31/2023. I needed to add an additional night and she worked with the 3rd party I booked with and also talked with other individuals that were her senior. All in all I received my additional night after my daughter scheduled and Nikki adjusted my stay to keep ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hotel Renovo
4.5 out of 5
7.2 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
The price is $159 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$159
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
9.2/10 Wonderful! (872 reviews)
"We liked it"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023

Hotel Renovo
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
3.5 out of 5
6.8 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $110 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$110
per night
Jul 2 - Jul 3
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff was so incredible!"

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
2.5 out of 5
8.7 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $112 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$112
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
8.4/10 Very Good! (448 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay."

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
2.5 out of 5
10 mi from Gray’s Lake Park
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The price is $105 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$105
per night
Jun 12 - Jun 13
9/10 Wonderful! (476 reviews)
"Check in and out was easy and team members were friendly and helpful with directions. Facility was clean, quest and breakfast was typical for motels but good quality."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
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Lowest Price
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Highest Price
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gray’s Lake Park?

Gray’s Lake Park is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. You'll find 378 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Gray’s Lake Park?

Surety Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4-star hotel offers 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Gray’s Lake Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport.

How many hotels will I find close to Gray’s Lake Park?

Expedia has 378 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gray’s Lake Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gray’s Lake Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Gray’s Lake Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gray’s Lake Park?

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What can I see and do near Gray’s Lake Park?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center, and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Valley Junction, Salisbury House, and Walnut Street Bridge are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, The Temple for Performing Arts, and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.

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