Title: Iowa Beach Vacations 2026 | Expedia.com

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# Iowa Beach Vacations

## Book a Beach Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings

## Find your perfect Iowa beach vacation

####  How do I book the best Iowa beach vacation packages? 

 Life’s a beach when you dive into our brilliant Iowa beach vacation deals. Chuck a check in the filter boxes to find ocean views, pools, and resorts just a short saunter from the sizzling sands. 

####  How can I find cheap beach vacations in Iowa? 

 A rental steps from the shore creates an amazingly affordable Iowa beach vacation. Seaside sojourns during low season start from . Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 

####  How can I book the best family beach vacations in Iowa? 

 With a flick of a finger, the family-friendly filter brings you the best breaks on offer for the whole brood. Look out for kids’ clubs, waterparks, and other incredible extras for a vacay the little ones will love. 

####  How do I find a Iowa beachfront vacation? 

 Check the beachfront filter and, bam, the best available oceanside resorts will appear before your eyes. Along with the incredible view, when you book a beachfront resort, you can get from the lapping waves to your patio lounger in a matter of moments. 

####  Can I book a package including a Iowa vacation beach house rental? 

 Hit up the vacation rental filter to book your dream beach house. Once you’ve selected the most alluring abode, add your flights and car rental for the perfect package deal. 

####  Can I find Iowa beach vacation deals? 

 Sort your search results by deals to delight in amazing Iowa beach vacation offers. If you want more pizzazz for your pennies, travel outside the high season or stay a little further from the shoreline. 

####  Can I book a Iowa beach trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates? 

 Just like the Iowa tides, plans change. Filter by payment option to find trips with free cancellation. Buy now, pay later options are also available for full-on flexibility. 

####  Why should I book my Iowa beach vacation with Expedia? 

 Relax long before you see the shore with simple search, fantastic filters, and more great deals than there are grains of sand in Iowa. (OK, maybe not that last part.) 

## Top Beach Iowa Hotels

![Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11515100/11515068/3b3fe178_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

6160 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines IA

- 4 hours drive from University of Iowa

$89 nightly

$100 total

Mar 26 - Mar 27

Total with taxes and fees

You will love your stay at this hotel and get ready to watch the sunset on the beach in West Des Moines, as you'll be close to the beach. An indoor pool, a hot ...

9/10 Wonderful! (961 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...

Found 5-6 key cards zipped in a pillow case cover in our room. Very odd.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-West-Des-MoinesSW-Mall-Area.h11515068.Hotel-Information)

![Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913100/913039/133f9bdb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

1405 Highway 71 Okoboji IA

$86 nightly

$94 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Total with taxes and fees

Feel the sand between your toes at this hotel and get ready to lounge by the shoreline in Okoboji, as you'll be near the beach. A golf course, an indoor pool, ...

7.8/10 Good! (925 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, kids pool

Travelers say...

Clean Room and Breakfast was not great.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Okoboji-Hotels-Arrowwood-Resort-Conference-Center.h913039.Hotel-Information)

![Des Moines Marriott Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17000/16933/w4000h2662x0y0-b9dcf24b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

700 Grand Ave Des Moines IA

- 4 hours drive from University of Iowa

$135 nightly

$151 total

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Total with taxes and fees

Make the most of this fantastic location, as you'll be not far from the beach with a holiday stay at this hotel. 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (970 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...

Everything was great

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Des-Moines-Marriott-Downtown.h16933.Hotel-Information)

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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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