Top 10 Hotels Near Raccoon River Park in Des Moines for 2026

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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.

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1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6.8 km from Raccoon River Park

kathleen

P4,139

P4,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

2. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3.3 km from Raccoon River Park

Robert

P5,757

P6,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

3. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

13.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Maureen

P5,127

P5,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

4. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

8.3 km from Raccoon River Park

Nathan

P5,605

P6,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.5 km from Raccoon River Park

nola

P7,714

P8,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.

6. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

6.2 km from Raccoon River Park

Gary

P6,773

P7,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a floral mural.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and tables, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

7. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

4 km from Raccoon River Park

Chris

P4,716

P5,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

8. Wildwood Lodge

7 km from Raccoon River Park

Kristian

P6,877

P7,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a framed picture on the wall, a sink, and a microwave.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large blue accent wall.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a clear entrance, American flags, and a welcoming sign.

A snack display area with a variety of treats and a refrigerated section.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

5.7 km from Raccoon River Park

Kathleen

P6,120

P6,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

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

7.4 km from Raccoon River Park

Dennis

P5,277

P5,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

8.2 km from Raccoon River Park

Ashley

P6,634

P7,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

12. Des Lux Hotel

9 km from Raccoon River Park

Erin M

P8,975

P10,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

8.4 km from Raccoon River Park

Jodi

P5,464

P6,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a sign reading "welcome to Des Moines," and a framed picture above the door.

14. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

6.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Jayson

P6,891

P7,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and potted plants.

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise equipment.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, framed pictures on the wall, and a seating area with patterned cushions.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, green patterned chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

7.4 km from Raccoon River Park

Richard

P7,686

P8,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden cabinet.

A modern breakfast area with a self-serve station, a large apple-shaped sign, and a kitchen display.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

7.5 km from Raccoon River Park

Timothy

P6,648

P7,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

17. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

8.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Todd

P7,920

P8,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A bar area with a polished bar counter, a variety of bottles and glasses, and a well-lit ambiance.

A modern hallway with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

7.3 km from Raccoon River Park

Christine

P8,691

P9,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows, and orange walls.

19. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

4.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Timothy

P6,334

P7,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

20. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

11.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Mason

P6,126

P6,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Raccoon River Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,817 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,205 reviews	View
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 825 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 684 reviews	View

Top Raccoon River Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly & helpful staff. Large room. Shuttle to airport & breakfast starting @ 4:30a"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean nice place"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptional facilities, first rate staff, fun speakeasy, every aspect of short stay was perfect. I’ll return."

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"good attitude"

Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean, the pool and the hot tub worked. There were plenty of towel available. People who were checking us in up front were very nice. I would go back here next time I am in Des Moines."

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Nice spot, clean room. Hallway was a bit loud and doors shut loudly."

Element by Marriott West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was delicious and the chef was phenomenal, everything was restocked quickly. Didn’t make it to the pool but I’ve heard many great things. Would 100% stay again."

Other attractions near Raccoon River Park

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Walnut Woods State Park

8.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can take time to visit Walnut Woods State Park during your travels to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Water Works Park

Water Works Park is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Jordan House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jordan House during your travels in West Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Valley Junction

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

During your visit to West Des Moines, you can enjoy retail therapy at Valley Junction. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Willow Creek Golf Club

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in West Des Moines at Willow Creek Golf Club. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Valley Stadium

8.0/10 (57 reviews)

Catch an event at Valley Stadium during your trip to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Val Air Ballroom

8.0/10 (107 reviews)

After visiting Val Air Ballroom, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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West Glen Town Center

8.8/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to West Des Moines, you can search for that perfect souvenir at West Glen Town Center. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Raccoon River Park?

Raccoon River Park is located in West Des Moines. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. You'll find 196 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Raccoon River Park?

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Raccoon River Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek and Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines.

How many hotels will I find close to Raccoon River Park?

Expedia has 196 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Raccoon River Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Raccoon River Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Raccoon River Park.

What can I see and do near Raccoon River Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Des Moines Art Center and Jordan House. Explore landmarks like Valley Junction, Salisbury House, and Terrace Hill. You can enjoy live performances at Lauridsen Amphitheater and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

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Our top choices for Raccoon River Park hotels

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

4. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

6. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

7. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

8. Wildwood Lodge

9. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

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

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

12. Des Lux Hotel

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

14. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

17. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

18. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

19. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

20. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

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Top Raccoon River Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

Element by Marriott West Des Moines

Other attractions near Raccoon River Park

Walnut Woods State Park

Water Works Park

Jordan House

Valley Junction

Willow Creek Golf Club

Valley Stadium

Val Air Ballroom

West Glen Town Center

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