Top Kid friendly Central Iowa Hotels

Wildwood Lodge

11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,205 reviews)

"I liked the theme of the hotel. Had a Cabin feel."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

5.6/10 (503 reviews)

Families like: Kids' swimming pool, water park, games room, cots

Travellers say...

"The only issue I had was with the slides. The rules on what life jacket to wear wasn’t posted anywhere. My son went down one slide with a life jacket and the second time was told he couldn’t wear that one. He had to wear one that buckled in the back not in the front. The rules weren’t posted on the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)

Families like: Games room, cots, rollaway/extra beds, games and toys

Travellers say...

"Quiet"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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