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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

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

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

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

15.3 km from Watercrest Park

Cassandra

P6,540

P7,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

2. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

16.7 km from Watercrest Park

Terri

P5,236

P5,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

15.2 km from Watercrest Park

Jeffrey

P6,848

P7,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A snack display with various packaged foods and a sign indicating a peak inside for personal items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a pool ladder, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

17.8 km from Watercrest Park

Christy

P6,479

P7,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

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

5. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15.1 km from Watercrest Park

Robert

P7,694

P8,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

6. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

7 km from Watercrest Park

gary

P6,193

P6,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

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

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

18 km from Watercrest Park

Dennis

P5,085

P5,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Wildwood Lodge

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

Kristian

P5,455

P6,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated section, and a digital scale for weighing items.

9. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

11 km from Watercrest Park

Tyler

P5,755

P6,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor seating area with a glass-top fire pit, wicker ottomans, and a sofa.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton" and a well-lit entrance.

A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

todd m

P6,412

P7,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

A hotel sign with "Premier Best Western" and "Ankeny" written on it.

11. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

8 km from Watercrest Park

Nicholas

P5,011

P5,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

7.8 km from Watercrest Park

Todd

P5,078

P5,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

11.4 km from Watercrest Park

Lisa

P6,327

P7,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

14. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

7.7 km from Watercrest Park

Susan

P5,855

P6,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

15. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

11 km from Watercrest Park

Jacklyn J

P6,110

P6,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A bathroom with a round mirror, wooden cabinets, and a towel rack with white towels.

A buffet setup with various food items, a toaster, and a coffee station.

A reception area with a central counter, two bar stools, and a wall with illuminated panels.

16. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16.6 km from Watercrest Park

Barbara

P8,156

P9,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.

A modern breakfast area with a yogurt machine, hot food options, and a bakery section.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a presentation on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and a small table.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

rick

P5,942

P6,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas with chairs, and a colorful carpet.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

11.9 km from Watercrest Park

Aimee

P6,000

P6,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

6.5 km from Watercrest Park

Christopher

P5,160

P5,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

20. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

8.3 km from Watercrest Park

Kendra

P6,104

P6,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Watercrest Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines	9.0 Wonderful 1,356 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona	9.6 Exceptional 647 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines	9.2 Wonderful 739 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 933 reviews	View

Top Watercrest Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Hotel was clean. Maybe a little more options for breakfast."

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and modern. We love baking a small kitchen in the room too."

Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was good"

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"The towels were clean but VERY thin"

Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff"

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Very pleased by the amenities in the room. Breakfast was great especially connected to the onsite restaurant"

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"I stay at this hotel once or twice a month. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Especially the front desk staff. Room is always clean. Convenient to lots of places clise by. Easy access to the interstate."

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Rock Creek Greenbelt

After visiting Rock Creek Greenbelt, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ankeny Golf and Country Club

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North Creek Park

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Cherry Glen Recreation Area

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Oak Grove Recreation Area

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Greentree Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watercrest Park?

Watercrest Park is located in Ankeny. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 51 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Watercrest Park?

Tru By Hilton Ankeny is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Watercrest Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny and Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Watercrest Park?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Watercrest Park.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Watercrest Park.

What can I see and do near Watercrest Park?

Enjoy the outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, Oak Grove Recreation Area, or Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area. Explore nature at Saylorville Lake and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Saylorville Lake Marina, Otter Creek Golf Course, and Ankeny Golf and Country Club while you're in the area.

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1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

5. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

6. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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

8. Wildwood Lodge

9. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

11. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

13. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

14. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

15. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

16. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

20. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

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Top Watercrest Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

Quality Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Other attractions near Watercrest Park

Cherry Glen Greenway

Rock Creek Greenbelt

Ankeny Golf and Country Club

North Creek Park

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Greentree Park

Faith Baptist Bible College

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