Title: Visit Watrous South: 2026 Watrous South, Des Moines Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Watrous South](https://expedia.com/Watrous-South-Des-Moines-Hotels.0-n897427365460975616-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Des Moines](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Watrous South](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Watrous-South.d897427365460975616.Car-Rental-Guide)[Watrous South Vacations](https://expedia.com/Watrous-South.d897427365460975616.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Watrous South, IA ## Des Moines ## Visit Watrous South Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Des Moines Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines.dx601690) --- ### Popular places to visit ![#foodiefinds The best Avocado salad!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7697/fe78d7ee-0a03-4f79-8969-84173b479d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jordan Creek Town Center You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.com/Jordan-Creek-Town-Center-Des-Moines.d6075052.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial View of the Iowa State Fair in the Des Moines Metro Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075034/2051c68f-71ac-45d5-9669-f8a38d0018a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Fairgrounds Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.com/Iowa-State-Fairgrounds-Des-Moines.d6075034.Vacation-Attraction) ![The City Of Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182643/5f25345e-4b87-46c8-a453-6ece959e8868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa Events Center Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/Iowa-Events-Center-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6182643.Vacation-Attraction) ![Iowa State Capitol Building which includes a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075016/f301caa2-002c-4d78-bd31-24a2e8360fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iowa State Capitol Building A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today. [](https://expedia.com/Iowa-State-Capitol-Building-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075016.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brigde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/bf0fc404-b96d-4cee-84a6-d2fcd1a79508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principal Park Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/Principal-Park-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075046.Vacation-Attraction) ![Des Moines Botanical Center showing interior views and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075032/cc0896fb-76c4-4824-9003-88ec120cc7e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city. [](https://expedia.com/Greater-Des-Moines-Botanical-Garden-Downtown-Des-Moines.d6075032.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Watrous South Hotel Deals ![Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49900/49826/23994ff1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA $64 nightly $72 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,761 reviews) Clean room and staff. Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=49826&PinnedHotelID=49826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17400/17394/11ef309e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport 5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA $114 nightly $128 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Room was great and the staff was very helpful Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=17394&PinnedHotelID=17394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/856000/855969/6f15108b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA $60 nightly $67 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Room was clean and spacious. Front desk person in the evening to check in was very nice and helpful but the front desk person in the morning was not at all friendly. A smile with a sincere good morning goes a long way. Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=855969&PinnedHotelID=855969&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17922/063c0fb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport 5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA $62 nightly $69 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) CLEAN ROOM- PEOPLE WERE FRIENDLY- EXCEPT THE LAST GUY THAT CHECKED US OUT AFTER OUR STAY. DIDN'T SEEM LIKE HE LIKED HIS JOB. THE BREAKFAST WAS GOOD. AND WAS ALSO QUIET WHICH WAS NICE. Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=17922&PinnedHotelID=17922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/790100/790014/cdb31419_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport 1810 Army Post Road Des Moines IA $69 nightly $77 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.2/10 Good! (157 reviews) Nice rooms. Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=790014&PinnedHotelID=790014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) ![Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18162/7e1d4e9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG 6111 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA $115 nightly $129 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (621 reviews) The room we had was on ground level, very near the pool. there was obviously some sort of convention, so people by the pool were very loud & obnoxious. the following morning the housekeeping staff kept knocking on the door wanting to come in (first time was before 8am)- we had forgot to put the do ... Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=18162&PinnedHotelID=18162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427365460975616) [See all 834 properties in Watrous South](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026®ionId=897427365460975616) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Greater-South-Side.dx553248635976468957) ![Great Western Trail. Lovely and mostly flat. Connects to other trails in the greater DSM area. Ride it to work when the weather's good. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/11b7af63-0b4c-413a-b304-3f10e9d80365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southwestern Hills While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park. [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Southwestern-Hills.dx897427989428711424) ![😘😘](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/3e5d90b6-eeea-4939-b9eb-b480156042a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grays Lake Though Grays Lake might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater. 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