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How can I find cheap beach vacations in Central Iowa?

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

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Top Beach Central Iowa Hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

2.5 out of 5
6160 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
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! (922 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...
Clean room, polite staff, great accommodations!

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Grand Ave Des Moines IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (955 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...
Room was good. Really liked the bedding and pillows. Loud water/pipe noise in the early morning was the only compliant.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Honey Creek Resort

Honey Creek Resort

3 out of 5
12633 Resort Dr Moravia IA
  • 3 hours drive from Iowa State University
Watch the sunset on the beach in Moravia, as you'll be close to the beach with a stay at this hotel. A golf course, a restaurant, and a bar are just some of ...
This was the perfect vacation spot with our 3 year old!! Everything was in one place and we didn’t need to leave. We will be back every year! I do have some suggestions for management: -it would be great to receive a handout of all of the activities available at the property. We had no idea about ...

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2023

Honey Creek Resort
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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