5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Indianola is my old hometown and it's always great to make a trip back there to see family and friends.
Indianola, IA
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Where to stay in Indianola
Spring Hill
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Indianola Country Club while you're exploring Spring Hill and the larger area.
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$146 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,095 reviews)
Room was very nice! Especially the bathroom and shower. Received conflicting info on parking between the front desk and valet. Valet explained the parking ramp is $2/hr but didn’t say there is a $10 limit. Might have made a difference on where we parked.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
$152 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$170 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,042 reviews)
The hotel amenities and staff were excellent! From 10:00 PM to 3 AM. There was nonstop street racing that was so loud I thought they were in my room. I did not sleep at all! When I mentioned it to the front desk at check out they said “yeah it happens all the time. You should’ve called the police”. ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$100 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 and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff hospitality and room amenities is great aswell. I only spent 1 night but i will recommend for longer stays
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
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.
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
reserved a two room suite and was unknowingly changed to single room. believe to obtain higher cost. unresolved. reserved six months in advance. unknown charge as well. unmanned hotel so nobody to speak to and customer service is almost impossible to get ahold of. the room we had to take was fine ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!
West Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
The house and barn were perfect for our weekend escape. The barn was great to gwt loud and have fun while others relaxed in the house. Loved watching all the deer out the living room window.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
Waukee IA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
This home was perfect for our group. The hot tub was very nice and clean. We utilized the grill and outside seating area. The downstairs bar area was a great hang out for our group. The kids had fun playing pool and ping pong. The beds were very comfortable. We will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
National Balloon Museum
4/5(1 review)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Balloon Museum during your trip to Indianola. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Lake Ahquabi State Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Ahquabi State Park during your travels in Indianola. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Simpson College
Walk around the campus at Simpson College during your stay in Indianola. Take in the festivals and sunsets in the area.
Indianola Pickard Sports Complex
Explore the great outdoors at Indianola Pickard Sports Complex, a lovely green space in Indianola. Take in the festivals and sunsets in the area.
Summerset Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Summerset Winery during your travels to Indianola. Take in the great live music while you're in the area.
Des Moines Metro Opera
You can make plans for a show at Des Moines Metro Opera during your stay in Indianola. Take in the festivals and sunsets in the area.
Reviews of Indianola
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Very nice small town.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
enjoyed walking the campus of Simpson College, and also the dinner at Cal's Restaurant.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The Des Moines Metro Opera is fabulous
4/5 - Good
Blake
Des Moines Metro Opera is terrific!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Although I live in the Chicago area, Indianola is my old home town and will always be home to me.
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