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5 Oct - 6 Oct
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6 Oct - 7 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Central Iowa cheap hotels

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1. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
United States
Douglas
SAR 252
SAR 282 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
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 spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
United States
Todd
SAR 305
SAR 341 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
An outdoor patio with a wooden wall, glass sliding doors, and seating areas including a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black microwave, a stove, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench press, and a rack of dumbbells.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and round coffee table.

3. Chic Downtown Studio with Gym Access & Rooftop Lounge

Chic Downtown Studio with Gym Access & Rooftop Lounge
Downtown Des Moines
United States
PEDRO
Chic Downtown Studio with Gym Access & Rooftop Lounge
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.
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.
A hotel corridor with a reception desk, a microwave, two chairs, and a TV screen displaying a promotional message.

4. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines
United States
petro
SAR 223
SAR 250 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
A corner room with two blue chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a small table.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a statue, a potted plant, and a wall clock.

5. Blue Haven Motel

Blue Haven Motel
Osceola
United States
Douglas
SAR 218
SAR 244 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Blue Haven Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a leather sofa, dining area, kitchen, and large windows with curtains.
A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a wooden panel design, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.

6. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
United States
Amanda
SAR 246
SAR 275 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.
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.

7. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Southwestern Hills
United States
Robert
SAR 311
SAR 348 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a grill area.
Living area
A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and a rack of dumbbells.
A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a painting above the bed, and a wardrobe.

8. Sleepover | Exclusive Studio and Gym - Des Moines

Sleepover | Exclusive Studio and Gym - Des Moines
Drake
United States
Gary
SAR 285
SAR 748 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sleepover | Exclusive Studio and Gym - Des Moines
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchen area, and a TV mounted on the wall.
Exterior
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A wall with a colorful mural advertising Cedar Falls.

9. Stay Downtown, Free Gated Parking, Renovated Studio! 524

Stay Downtown, Free Gated Parking, Renovated Studio! 524
Cedar Falls
United States
Drew
SAR 282
SAR 505 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay Downtown, Free Gated Parking, Renovated Studio! 524
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Interior

10. Sleepover | Modern 1BD/1BA Loft - Newton

Sleepover | Modern 1BD/1BA Loft - Newton
Newton
United States
Margie
SAR 326
SAR 804 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sleepover | Modern 1BD/1BA Loft - Newton
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is really friendly, the breakfast is good and the rooms are clean"
Theresa 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Wildwood Lodge
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

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

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff, breakfast was good, pool was bigger than a regular hotel pool, hot tub was as well. Would definitely stay here again. Probably will next time in Des Moines."
Cody 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8/10 Good
"Very pleasant atmosphere with helpful staff. Ample breakfast offerings, comfortable room. Great value."
Sofia 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good
"Stains in toilet"
Charles and Judy 4-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The ambiance of this historical hotel makes it an experience, they went all out for Halloween! The staff was so friendly and helpful with directions on parking. And a bonus was the breakfast selection - so much better than many other hotel breakfasts!"
Sandra 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Des Lux Hotel
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"
Keeva 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
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."
Matthew 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center