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A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines

Splash into family fun near Des Moines Botanical Garden, where indoor pools and cots await at this welcoming river-view retreat.

S$133

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A Hampton Inn hotel with a parking lot, a pink van, and a clear blue sky.

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.

2. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Greater South Side

S$136

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a toilet, a shower with a curtain, and a towel rack with folded towels.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a small seating area, and a bathroom with a mirror and towel rack.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

Family-friendly hotel near Drake University offers indoor pool fun and free airport shuttle service.

S$94

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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Lobby

Lobby

4. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

West Des Moines

S$130

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

Clive

The family splash zone: indoor pool, spacious rooms, and fun for all, just steps from Clive Aquatic Centre.

S$116

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake

S$151

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$133

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

Family escape with indoor pool and complimentary airport shuttle makes this city centre Des Moines hotel ideal for all ages.

S$217

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Des Moines

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines

S$169

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines

S$133

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$217

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines

S$171

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$187

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$193

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$151

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$158

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$163

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a covered entrance and a car parked in front.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

S$94

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Des Moines

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines

S$133

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

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

Des Lux Hotel

Downtown Des Moines

S$244

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines

S$171

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$187

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Greater South Side

S$136

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$193

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines

S$169

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$133

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a covered entrance and a car parked in front.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

S$94

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

S$217

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Top Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"wonderful hotel but they could upgrade their toilets as they are kid size, they belong in a preschool setting. Tall people will have a hard time with those."

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. Great workout area and loved the sauna, steam room and hot tub. I used them all! Breakfast was Excellant. Staff was great. Will definitely be back!"

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

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

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless room and lobby"

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, as expected. Pool & hottub were nice. Breakfast was pleasant, staff were respectful and helpful. Would stay again!"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room helpful staff"

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

8/10 Good

"ALL AND ALL IT WAS VERY NICE, AND PRICE WAS RIGHT."

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"Stains in toilet"

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good

"The hot tub wasn’t working but over all was a good stay"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great here. Staff were nice and friendly and gave a great dinner recommendation. Enjoyed my stay."

Frequently asked questions

What's Des Moines like for family-friendly holidays?

The destination of Des Moines is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The cycling trails, swimming spots and festivals are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from the centre of Des Moines.

What's the best family accommodation in Des Moines?

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center and Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.

How many family hotels will I find in Des Moines?

Expedia has 26 hotels in Des Moines that are perfect for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Des Moines?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Des Moines are January, February, November and March, with each month seeing an average of 22 cm of snowfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Des Moines?

While you and your family are staying in Des Moines, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market and Wooly's. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Casey's Center and Principal Park.

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