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Our top choices for Merle Hay Mall hotels

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
3.0 star property
2 km from Merle Hay Mall
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Very nice stay and nice staff. "
United States
Danny
The price is P5,002
P5,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
Exterior
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
2.5 star property
2.5 km from Merle Hay Mall
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"The place was nothing fancy but the beds were comfy and the pool was warm. Staff was kind. "
United States
craig
The price is P4,052
P4,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
Lobby
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
2.5 star property
2.1 km from Merle Hay Mall
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"A nice service and countroble stay!!!!!"
United States
Richar
The price is P3,440
P3,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Merle Hay Mall
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"Everything "
United States
Ken
The price is P3,295
P3,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Indoor pool
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Merle Hay Mall
5.6 out of 10, (674)
"Always fun to stay here , nice place it is a little old but still nice and fun for kids , main pool was nice and warm ! "
United States
Emily
The price is P4,143
P4,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1012)
"Great place to stay and the employees were super nice and helpful"
United States
Amy
The price is P5,499
P6,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Terrace/patio
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1213)
"Room was clean, all the staff was really friendly, & the continental breakfast was great!"
United States
Cady
The price is P6,038
P6,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Property entrance
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
7.9 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1027)
"We had a wonderful stay and will definitely come back."
United States
Scott
The price is P8,748
P9,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Free WiFi
GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
4.7 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (488)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Joan
The price is P4,979
P5,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Reception
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
2.5 star property
3.7 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (497)
"Nice stay. Room was clean, comfortable and so quiet! Staff friendly and efficient. Definitely would stay again. "
United States
Julie
The price is P5,414
P6,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
Lobby
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
7.9 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1066)
"Comfy and stylish lobby and rooms, delicious cafe"
United States
Sarah
The price is P8,393
P9,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
6.3 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (631)
"This hotel is fantastic. Clean, very accommodating staff, everything works well. "
United States
Katherine
The price is P7,673
P8,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
2.5 star property
3.8 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (427)
"Room is clean check-in was a breeze"
United States
Beth
The price is P5,742
P6,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
Lobby
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG
2.5 star property
3.8 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (734)
"Room was great. Breakfast was great "
United States
Mark
The price is P5,355
P5,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG
Terrace/patio
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
3.5 star property
6.2 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great pool and breakfast "
United States
Michelle or Ken
The price is P7,673
P8,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
3.0 star property
4 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"It was very quiet even tho we were next to the interstate."
United States
James
The price is P5,952
P6,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
Indoor spa tub
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
3.9 km from Merle Hay Mall
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1804)
"Great stay! Friendly staff! "
United States
Deb
The price is P5,746
P6,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.2 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great hotel"
United States
Grant
The price is P7,474
P8,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Merle Hay Mall
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Staff was amazing. Room, pool, breakfast all spectacular. Enjoyed our stay. Will tell our friends and family and will come back "
United States
Amanda
The price is P5,237
P5,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Indoor pool
TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale
3.0 star property
4 km from Merle Hay Mall
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (773)
"We had a good stay with clean room and warm room. Would stay there again. Very nice breakfast."
United States
Cheryl
The price is P5,452
P6,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale
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.
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Top Merle Hay Mall Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, friendly staff "
Gail 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Hotels near other Merle Hay Mall attractions

Buccaneer Arena

2.8/5 (5 reviews)
Catch an event at Buccaneer Arena during your trip to Urbandale. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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Waveland Municipal Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at Waveland Municipal Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merle Hay Mall?
Merle Hay Mall is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Merle Hay Mall?
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a water park and free breakfast. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Merle Hay Mall. Other good choices within 5 miles include Sonesta Essential Des Moines and Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Merle Hay Mall?
Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Merle Hay Mall.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merle Hay Mall, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Merle Hay Mall.
What can I see and do near Merle Hay Mall?
Study the collections at Des Moines Art Center, Living History Farms, or Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Des Moines Community Playhouse.