Watrous South
Des Moines
Visit Watrous South
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
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
"Clean room, great breakfast"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Clean and well maintained, simple but adequate breakfast, close to airport for those who need it, no elevator"
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
"open exposed wire. There was beeping outside in the hall somewhere, went off the whole time. Could not find my payment info when I checked in when I had pre-paid. It appears to be a pretty old place that was given fresh paint and some cosmetics so it was nice to see that there was some care put into ..."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"Only stayed 1 nite. Close to airport. Staff & shuttle lady were really nice and helpful"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Breakfast was meatless but stay was ok"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on May 30, 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 Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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 Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Grays Lake
Though Grays Lake might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
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 Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while in the area.
