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Adventureland Inn

2.5 star property
Families splash in two indoor pools where a swim-up bar awaits adults, while kids can burn off energy at the playground before everyone reunites for arcade games

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Located near Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Adventureland Inn is perfect for families. Enjoy the swim-up bar, relax in two spa tubs, or swim in the indoor pools. The hotel also offers a playground, arcade/game room, and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Balcony East

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Balcony West

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pool Level East | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Pool Level East

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pool Level West | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Pool Level West

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Accessible | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

King Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Queen Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Junior Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Outer Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Outer Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Suite Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite Balcony

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Suite Pool Level | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Family Suite Pool Level

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Altoona, Adventureland Inn is near theme parks. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Traveling with kids? Consider Heritage Carousel of Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. Visit our Altoona travel guide
Map
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Adventureland
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cinemark Altoona
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Casey's Center
    12 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    2 min drive
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    3 min drive
  • Culver's
    6 min walk

About this property

Adventureland Inn

Family-friendly hotel near Adventureland
You can look forward to a swim-up bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a playground at Adventureland Inn. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 indoor pools and a children's pool, along with cabanas, sun loungers, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and 1 meeting room
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Room features
All 185 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Splash pad

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 3 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between January 15 and January 17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Adventureland Des Moines
Adventureland Resort
Adventureland Resort Altoona
Adventureland Inn Altoona
Adventureland Inn
Adventureland Hotel Altoona
Adventureland Inn Des Moines
Adventure Land Inn
Adventureland Inn Altoona, Iowa
Adventureland Inn Hotel
Adventureland Inn Altoona
Adventureland Inn Hotel Altoona

Frequently asked questions

Does Adventureland Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Adventureland Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Adventureland Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Adventureland Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Adventureland Inn located?

This family-friendly Altoona hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cinemark Altoona and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Outlets of Des Moines and Altoona Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Adventureland Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marquetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Great family funhouse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fun for the kids and lots to do right around there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly & helpful! Very much enjoyed our stay & the pool!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a great place to stay , the kids pool broke while we were there but otherwise awesome place to stay @!breakfast had many options with children this was a bonus for us Thank you we’ll definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun place quiet people friendly.

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ease of walkinh around, the friendly staff were there to answer questions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the walking distance everywhere and we were luckily to get a newly renovated room! Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They were closing so some pools and areas weren’t open but the staff was amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to take children under the age of ten, my kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Nice view of the small lake!👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice rooms. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. We loved the splash pad and pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and efficient. Room was clean and well kept. So many things to do, great to be able to go to campground as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family enjoyed it. Had fun pool side room, and restaurant was good. Didn't have to leave the hotel that was A+
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room, lots of activities for the young one he had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe an convenient easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean active place. Kids will stay busy at the pools and amenities for them there. We’ll be back sooner than later.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was thorough with all the information about the details on the pool and the hotel amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms are super nice but the halls and stairs are so stained and dirty. The bar and food was good also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 love the area. arcade is fun. friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot for Adventureland!

Loved the rooms, clean and cozy. The pools are great just a bummer that they close so early. Breakfast was amazing and free!! Loved that!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Family friendly and updated room was ok. We went there due to lack of options in the Des Moines area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Service and staff with very friendly. Hotel needs some updating and a deep cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024