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Our top choices for Ankeny family-friendly hotels

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
  • Families splash into adventure at this immaculately clean hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations.
P5,078
P5,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled edges, and a no diving sign. There are chairs and a changing room in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.
A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
  • Des Moines hotel features indoor pool, free breakfast, and 24-hour fitness center for family fun.
P5,160
P5,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
A person floating on a pink inflatable ring in a pool.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a bookshelf.

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
  • Family-friendly escapes with indoor pool adventures, just minutes from thrilling amusement park fun.
P5,742
P6,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.
A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

4. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
Ankeny
P6,104
P6,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and string lights.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a sign indicating it is a Homewood Suites by Hilton.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.
A modern dining area with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a central seating area with a TV screen.

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny
  • Spacious suites with indoor pool just 12 minutes from Adventureland offer family-friendly comfort for all ages.
P8,454
P9,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.
A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
Ankeny
P7,631
P8,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
A hotel with a fountain in the courtyard, modern architecture, and a well-lit entrance.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a sofa.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Ankeny
  • Fun-filled family getaway with indoor swimming and essential conveniences near Saylorville Lake.
P8,388
P9,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Terrace/patio
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'TRU by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny
P7,922
P8,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the outside through large windows.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A cafe with wooden cabinets, a chalkboard with a welcome message, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Ankeny
  • Splash into family fun with hot tub, indoor pool, and short drive to Adventureland at this welcoming hotel.
P4,999
P5,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a door, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.
A television mounted on a wall above a wooden cabinet with a microwave inside.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.

10. Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
  • Family fun with indoor pool and comfortable rooms near Adventureland—everyone feels welcome in this clean and relaxing hotel.
P3,775
P4,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Ankeny

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Ankeny

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
P5,078
P5,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a grassy area with trees.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
P5,742
P6,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in sink.
A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Ankeny
P8,388
P9,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Terrace/patio
A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits, sandwiches, and beverages.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'TRU by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny
P7,922
P8,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a door, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.
A television mounted on a wall above a wooden cabinet with a microwave inside.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
P3,775
P4,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted painting, a marble bathroom, and a wooden floor.
A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and various exercise balls.
A reception area with a Days Inn sign, a reception desk, a seating area with two sofas, a small table, and a chair.
A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a sign for 'Daybreak Cafe'.

Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines

Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
P3,510
P3,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Ankeny

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
P5,078
P5,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a grassy area with trees.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
P5,742
P6,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in sink.
A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Ankeny
P8,388
P9,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Terrace/patio
A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits, sandwiches, and beverages.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'TRU by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny
P7,922
P8,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a door, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.
A television mounted on a wall above a wooden cabinet with a microwave inside.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
P3,775
P4,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
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Top Ankeny Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful that is it we had a blast and went to farmers market. The hotel was decorated and conveniently located"
Sally 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Des Lux Hotel
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was clean & neat for a property that is noted to be older. Great breakfast."
Ken 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"I like the staff the breakfast the parking and the hot tub that was in my room"
Andre 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Frequently asked questions

What's Ankeny like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Ankeny is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The entertainment, festivals, and golfing are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Arrange a flight into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 14 mi (22.5 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in Ankeny?
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options to stay with the kids include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines and Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Ankeny?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Ankeny are January, February, November, and April, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Ankeny?
While you and your family are visiting Ankeny, you might want to check out some kid-friendly attractions such as Ankeny Stadium, Northview Shopping Center, and Outlets of Des Moines. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Adventureland and Merle Hay Mall.

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