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An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.
A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.
A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.
A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Clive
  • The family splash zone: indoor pool, spacious rooms, and fun for all, just steps from Clive Aquatic Center.
P5,083
P5,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.
A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
  • Family escape with indoor pool and complimentary airport shuttle makes this downtown Des Moines hotel ideal for all ages.
P8,669
P10,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.
A Days Inn & Suites sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors and windows.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
  • Family-friendly hotel near Drake University offers indoor pool fun and free airport shuttle service.
P4,150
P4,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.
A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.
A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

4. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P8,449
P9,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Downtown Des Moines
  • Indoor pool adventures await families at this downtown Des Moines hotel with kid-friendly amenities and welcoming service.
P7,456
P8,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.
A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.
A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

6. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
  • Splash into family fun with indoor pools and free activities at this downtown Des Moines hotel.
P8,159
P9,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.
A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.
A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Downtown Des Moines
  • Splash into family fun near Des Moines Botanical Garden, where indoor pools and cribs await at this welcoming river-view retreat.
P5,805
P6,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
A row of arcade machines in a room with a patterned carpet.
A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

8. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Southwestern Hills
  • Splash into family adventure with kid-friendly games, complimentary breakfast, and airport shuttle service at this Des Moines hotel.
P5,432
P6,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.
A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.
A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

9. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Altoona
  • Family fun awaits with a refreshing indoor pool, premium TV channels, and a short walk to Adventureland theme park.
P5,013
P5,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a television above the island.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.
A brick building with outdoor seating and large windows.
A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, a 'Welcome' sign, and a clear entrance.

10. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
West Des Moines
P5,532
P6,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Des Moines

Pool
Breakfast included
Water park
4 stars
All-inclusive

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Des Moines

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Downtown Des Moines
P7,456
P8,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.
A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.
A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Downtown Des Moines
P5,805
P6,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.
A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P8,669
P10,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.
A Days Inn & Suites sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors and windows.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
P4,150
P4,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.
A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.
A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P8,159
P9,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.
A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.
A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P8,449
P9,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, featuring a central open space with tables and chairs, surrounded by balconies and a large, colorful ceiling structure.
A multi-level indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by colorful lounge chairs and a stone wall.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Greater South Side
P7,134
P7,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Breakfast area
A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.
A swimming pool with a checkered border, a sunroof, and a seating area with white tables and chairs.

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
P3,990
P4,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.
A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.
A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P6,620
P7,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, modern seating, and a distinctive blue-lit ceiling.
A reception area with a curved glass partition, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Watrous South
P4,061
P4,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Des Moines

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.
A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.
A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Downtown Des Moines
P5,805
P6,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.
A Days Inn & Suites sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors and windows.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
P4,150
P4,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Downtown Des Moines
P7,456
P8,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.
A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P8,669
P10,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.
A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Southwestern Hills
P5,432
P6,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.
A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.
A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P8,159
P9,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Breakfast area
A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.
A swimming pool with a checkered border, a sunroof, and a seating area with white tables and chairs.

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
P3,990
P4,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.
A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.
A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P6,620
P7,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.
A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.
A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
P8,449
P9,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, featuring a central open space with tables and chairs, surrounded by balconies and a large, colorful ceiling structure.
A multi-level indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by colorful lounge chairs and a stone wall.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Greater South Side
P7,134
P7,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
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Top Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent
"Room was huge and the staff was very helpful"
Justin 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Really unique and comfortable stay. Would highly recommend."
Benjamin 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Des Lux Hotel
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good
"everyone there was accomodating to my needs. Very helpful."
Doreen 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wedding we were at and needed to check in a little earlier and Jeff the manager"
Aaron 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Good, tasty items."
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent
"Clean quiet quick check in good breakfast"
Connie 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Frequently asked questions

What's Des Moines like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Des Moines is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The biking trails, swimming spots, and festivals are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from the center of Des Moines.
What's the best place to stay for families in Des Moines?
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your family trip include Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center and Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.
How many family-friendly hotels should I expect to find in Des Moines?
Expedia has 26 hotels in Des Moines that are perfect for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Des Moines?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Des Moines are January, February, November, and March, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Des Moines?
While you and your family are staying in Des Moines, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market, and Wooly's. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Casey's Center and Principal Park.

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