Johnston, IA

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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
"Great place to stay for bigger families!"

Reviewed on 26 June 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
2.5 out of 5
5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA
The price is SAR 271 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
SAR 271
SAR 303 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Great price point for the room Not a new property but still very well kept"

Reviewed on 27 June 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2 out of 5
6215 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 351 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR 351
SAR 393 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Merle Hay Mall are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (291 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, made sure everything was perfect for us. Good breakfast, very clean and modern setting."

Reviewed on 26 June 2025

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck!
Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck!
Johnston
Stay at this cabin in Johnston. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Walnut Ridge Recreation Area and Saylorville Lake Marina ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Springbreak
"Nice, quiet stay."

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck!
Spacious & Cozy Private Basement Suite with Home Theater <New Listing>
Spacious & Cozy Private Basement Suite with Home Theater <New Listing>
Johnston
Stay at this vacation home in Johnston. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Perfect for an overnight stay.
"Accommodations were exactly as stated. Quiet and clean.Difficult to see house # in the night. Key pad was hard to spot in the dark as well. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Spacious & Cozy Private Basement Suite with Home Theater <New Listing>
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wells Fargo Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"All the convinces of home, while being central to all activities."

Reviewed on 15 June 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Johnston

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
62
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
61
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Have to go anywhere else to do anything

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice town with many restaurants, shopping, easy access to I-80.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great NW suburb of Des Moines. Clean community. Easy access from interstate.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Arrived late & left early on a cross-continent trip. Did not stop to visit any local sites.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Easy to find and nice place

5/5 - Excellent

Rmtzteam

Clean city and close to different locations around Des Moines