5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Indianola is my old hometown and it's always great to make a trip back there to see family and friends.
Indianola, IA
Travel Guide
Visit Indianola
Where to stay in Indianola
Spring Hill
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Indianola Country Club while you're exploring Spring Hill and the larger area.
Quality Inn Indianola
1701 N Jefferson St Indianola IA
The price is SAR 255 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
SAR 255
SAR 285 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (517 reviews)
We did not take advantage of the breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is SAR 520 per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
SAR 520
SAR 582 total
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,076 reviews)
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
The price is SAR 366 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
SAR 366
SAR 410 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,813 reviews)
Amazing again
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
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.
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
Waukee IA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Plenty of space for our whole family to celebrate Christmas under one roof. The kids especially loved the hot tub and the basement full of games. House was clean and had everything you could possibly need. Loved the location (a little hard to find in the dark but no big deal!) We had cold snowy weather ...
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!
West Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Things went really well. Party Barn was great for the kids. Plumbing on the last day was a little concerning, but luckily it was as we were cleaning up
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
National Balloon Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Balloon Museum during your trip to Indianola. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Lake Ahquabi State Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Ahquabi State Park during your travels in Indianola. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Simpson College
Walk around the campus at Simpson College during your stay in Indianola. Take in the festivals and sunsets in the area.
Summerset Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Summerset Winery during your travels to Indianola. Take in the great live music while you're in the area.
Des Moines Metro Opera
You can make plans for a show at Des Moines Metro Opera during your stay in Indianola. Take in the festivals and sunsets in the area.
Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
You can take time to visit Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park during your travels to Indianola. Take in the festivals and sunsets in the area.
Reviews of Indianola
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Very nice small town.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
enjoyed walking the campus of Simpson College, and also the dinner at Cal's Restaurant.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The Des Moines Metro Opera is fabulous
4/5 - Good
Blake
Des Moines Metro Opera is terrific!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Although I live in the Chicago area, Indianola is my old home town and will always be home to me.
- Simpson College
- National Balloon Museum
- Summerset Winery
- Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
- Des Moines Metro Opera
- Lake Ahquabi State Park
- Indianola Pickard Sports Complex
- Indianola Country Club
- Warren County Fair
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Casey's Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Adventureland
- Iowa Events Center
- Drake University
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Val Air Ballroom
- Knoxville Raceway
- EMC Expo Center
- Blank Park Zoo
- Principal Park
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Lake Red Rock
- Living History Farms
- Outlets of Des Moines
- Merle Hay Mall
- Des Moines Art Center
- West Glen Town Center
- Des Moines Area Community College
