Watrous South
Des Moines
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Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Iowa State Capitol Building
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
Top hotels in Watrous South
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room didn't really have a closet to hang clothes. And the breakfast buffet did not have any meat which was very disappointing.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Very much appreciate the close proximity and clean hotel to the airport!
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
It was a decent night staff. Bed was comfortable but the pillows were old and flat. Breakfast was nothing special and the milk they served was spoiled. The room was clean.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
The pool had way too much chlorine. Just being in the dome area made me feel sick the next day from it. My “balcony” was on the 1st floor in the corner with NO privacy. Could not see the pool at ALL. Could hear literally everything from inside my hotel room. When saying something to hotel staff all ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
The room that we were assigned, 120, was clean and heated appropriately. The breakfast served was comparable to what I might expect at competitor properties. That being said, there weren't any staff mulling around as I normally would see at other properties. Perhaps my biggest complaint, and this ...
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watrous South
Greater South Side
While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Southwestern Hills
While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.
Indianola Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Columbus Park
Though Columbus Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.
Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
