The Best Hotels Closest to Prairie Lakes in Des Moines for 2026

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An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10 mi from Prairie Lakes

Cassandra

$93 nightly

$104 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

A swimming pool with red chairs and tables, a lifeguard stand, and a yellow wall with signs.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

2. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

8.5 mi from Prairie Lakes

Tyler

$85 nightly

$95 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, blue armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

3. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

9.2 mi from Prairie Lakes

Michael

$81 nightly

$91 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

8.5 mi from Prairie Lakes

Jeffrey

$114 nightly

$128 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

8.9 mi from Prairie Lakes

Shazia

$80 nightly

$89 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

6. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

8.4 mi from Prairie Lakes

Stacia

$130 nightly

$145 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lounge area with a wooden table, bar stools, and seating.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of greenery outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a picture on the wall.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

6.2 mi from Prairie Lakes

Robin

$89 nightly

$100 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, including a digital display and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a nightstand.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

9.9 mi from Prairie Lakes

rick

$99 nightly

$111 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

8.5 mi from Prairie Lakes

diane

$101 nightly

$113 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, metal chairs, and a safety sign.

A snack display with various brands and a 'Welcome to Urbandale' sign above.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

8.8 mi from Prairie Lakes

Tabrasha

$101 nightly

$113 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

11. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8.2 mi from Prairie Lakes

Jacklyn J

$90 nightly

$101 total

Nov 26 - Nov 27

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Wildwood Lodge

12.4 mi from Prairie Lakes

Akacia

$116 nightly

$130 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

3.7 mi from Prairie Lakes

Gregory J

$83 nightly

$93 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

A hotel reception area with a self-service kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a sign indicating a corner market.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

8.8 mi from Prairie Lakes

Aimee

$87 nightly

$98 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

15. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

3.3 mi from Prairie Lakes

Carl

$118 nightly

$132 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

7.3 mi from Prairie Lakes

Rosemary

$60 nightly

$67 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

3.6 mi from Prairie Lakes

Brian

$94 nightly

$105 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

18. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

3.3 mi from Prairie Lakes

gary

$95 nightly

$106 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

19. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

9.1 mi from Prairie Lakes

becky

$72 nightly

$81 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a lounge area with chairs.

A reception desk with a large poster, a sign for Hilton Hotels, and a treats shop.

A display of snacks and personal items in a store.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

9.8 mi from Prairie Lakes

Christy

$111 nightly

$124 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Prairie Lakes

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines	9.0 Wonderful 1,333 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona	9.4 Exceptional 655 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines	9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Prairie Lakes

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

$79 nightly

$89 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a prominent 'TRU by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits, sandwiches, and beverages.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Ankeny

$127 nightly

$142 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a view of autumn foliage through large windows.

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a dining area, a kitchen, and a desk with a computer.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and a sign for Quality Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels.

Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

$64 nightly

$72 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in sink.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Ankeny

$149 nightly

$167 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Ankeny

$83 nightly

$93 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

$94 nightly

$105 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A My Place Hotel building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

Ankeny

$78 nightly

$88 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with two dark leather sofas, a white coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A restaurant with a long table and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a large window, a painting, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a nightstand.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area

Ankeny

$65 nightly

$73 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Top Prairie Lakes Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is in the restaurant attached and is very good, you get a voucher every morning when you stop at the front desk for free breakfast or $5 of any menu item and food serving sizes on everything."

Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape

10/10 Excellent

"We appreciated a pet-friendly home that didn't charge an extra pet fee. The home was well-stocked. The hosts were helpful and responsive."

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located newly built home.

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you!"