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4 Night Kid friendly vacations in Central Iowa

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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

$523

per person

Nov 19 - Nov 23

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Houston (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,904 reviews)

Booked it for the outdoor pool. However, they rent out the pool to children's parties. 15 screaming kids invaded the pool and what was a relaxing afternoon ended abruptly.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

$555

per person

Nov 6 - Nov 10

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (638 reviews)

Great location for restaurants and things in the area.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

$554

per person

Nov 6 - Nov 10

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)

I would not recommend staying at this hotel. Our room smelled like mildew, there was a large container of damp rid in our eo underneath television, and the ac unit on wall looked to have mold around it. The tv stopped working during the weekend and the bed was not comfortable. I was surprised at the poor quality of the room, we were hit by the smell right away and could not change rooms because hotel full.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

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What does a family trip to Central Iowa cost?

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Top Kid friendly Central Iowa Hotels

Wildwood Lodge

11431 Forest Ave Clive IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,214 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...

"Great experience. Very kid friendly. Clean comfortable beds."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

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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.