The Best Hotels Closest to Badger Creek State Recreation Area in Van Meter - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

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

1. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

14.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Justin

₹9,544

₹10,689 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

2. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

20.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Nathan

₹8,531

₹9,555 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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 lobby with a brown sofa, grey armchairs, a small round table, and a vending machine.

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

13.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Timothy

₹9,736

₹10,904 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

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

20.5 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Jodi

₹9,155

₹10,254 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

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.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

5. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

18.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Paul

₹9,016

₹10,098 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a sign above the entrance, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a stone wall, a TV mounted on the wall, and a refrigerator.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a brown sofa, a small armchair, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

6. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

16.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Joseph

₹9,315

₹10,433 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

7. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

14.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Gary

₹9,651

₹10,810 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, a counter with a menu, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a microwave.

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee table.

8. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

13.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Pedro

₹9,995

₹11,195 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

14 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Ronald

₹8,228

₹9,215 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a mix of brick and stucco exterior.

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

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

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

19.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

John

₹12,444

₹13,938 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A MainStay Suites hotel with a modern design, parking lot, and a clear sky.

A modern restaurant with a variety of seating options including tables, chairs, and sofas.

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

11. Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Paul

₹8,854

₹9,916 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious bar area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple bar stools.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, a round wooden table, and a staircase.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent sign, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with stools and tables.

12. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

19.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Julie

₹10,970

₹12,287 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, chairs, a TV screen, and a poster on the wall.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a prominent '6' sign on the building.

A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola machine.

13. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

15.5 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Scott

₹4,753

₹5,324 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern hotel with a large, illuminated entrance canopy and a prominent 'HOTELS' sign.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and chairs, featuring a patterned rug and a view of the dining area.

A modern lounge area with sofas, ottomans, and a bar area.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa, green chairs, and a large striped umbrella.

14. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Gina

₹8,791

₹9,846 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a television above the island.

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

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a cityscape view.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, a 'Welcome' sign, and a clear entrance.

15. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

16.3 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Cynthia

₹8,619

₹9,654 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

A hotel with MainStay Suites and Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels. It features a modern design with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

16. MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Nathan

₹10,117

₹11,331 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

18.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Chloe

₹7,879

₹8,824 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-story building with a stone bridge over a calm water feature, surrounded by trees and well-lit pathways.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a basketball court.

A reception area with a curved desk, a stone fireplace, and a seating area with chairs and a coffee table.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

14.1 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Michela

₹9,460

₹10,596 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, bar stools, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A spacious hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, round ceiling lights, and several tables and chairs.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table, and two bedside lamps.

19. West Des Moines Marriott

15.7 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

William

₹13,305

₹14,902 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious living area with a central island, seating arrangements, and a view into the adjacent dining area.

A bar area with multiple tables and chairs, shelves with decorative items, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A patio area with outdoor seating and a fire feature.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a grey headboard.

20. The Rewind West Des Moines, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14.2 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Diane

₹14,792

₹16,568 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 1,116 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 158 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 134 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,203 reviews	View

Top Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Welcomed right away when we walked in. Very friendly and informative. The dinner and breakfast great as always. All staff welcoming with smiles."

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is very quiet and clean. The room was spacious and the bathroom updated. The bed was very comfortable."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, nice place, great staff"

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

8/10 Good

"Clean and comfortable bed"

Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great place to stay, great location"

Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Other attractions near Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Trindle Park

Trindle Park is just one of the places to see in Van Meter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Bob Feller Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Bob Feller Museum during your travels in Van Meter. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Van Meter Public Library

After visiting Van Meter Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Van Meter City Hall

After visiting Van Meter City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Van Meter. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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West Grand Golf

8.2/10 (34 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in West Des Moines at West Grand Golf. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

After visiting The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Whisper Point Park

After visiting Whisper Point Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Badger Creek State Recreation Area?

Badger Creek State Recreation Area is located in Van Meter. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best place to stay close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area?

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Badger Creek State Recreation Area. Other good choices around the area include Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA and SpringHill Suites Des Moines West.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Badger Creek State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area.

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Our top choices for Badger Creek State Recreation Area hotels

1. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

2. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

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

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

5. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

7. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

8. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

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

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

11. Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

12. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

13. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

14. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

15. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

16. MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

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

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

19. West Des Moines Marriott

20. The Rewind West Des Moines, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Top Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

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

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Other attractions near Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Trindle Park

Bob Feller Museum

Van Meter Public Library

Van Meter City Hall

West Grand Golf

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Whisper Point Park

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