The Best Hotels Closest to Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines for 2026

Our top choices for Blank Park Zoo hotels

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

2.1 km from Blank Park Zoo

Mykelah Carla

￥23,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

2 km from Blank Park Zoo

Allen

￥23,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

2.1 km from Blank Park Zoo

Adam

￥24,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 3 - Jul 4

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.9 km from Blank Park Zoo

April

￥12,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 2.9 km from Blank Park Zoo

Gerald

￥21,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.8 km from Blank Park Zoo

Lea

￥11,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.7 km from Blank Park Zoo

Sonia

￥11,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 30 - Jul 1

Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 1.8 km from Blank Park Zoo

Sharon

￥11,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

5.6 km from Blank Park Zoo

Yuvaraj

￥17,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 7.4 km from Blank Park Zoo

Theresa

￥25,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

5.4 km from Blank Park Zoo

Sherri

￥14,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 7.3 km from Blank Park Zoo

Saundra

￥26,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 3 - Jul 4

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.7 km from Blank Park Zoo

Jimmie

￥17,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Blank Park Zoo

Ina

￥21,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 7.3 km from Blank Park Zoo

Sal

￥25,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 7.7 km from Blank Park Zoo

Katie

￥22,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 9.3 km from Blank Park Zoo

Barbara

￥19,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 7.9 km from Blank Park Zoo

Paul

￥27,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 7.9 km from Blank Park Zoo

REBECCA

￥27,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 8.2 km from Blank Park Zoo

Wendy

￥16,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 645 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 661 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 710 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,801 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top Blank Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was nice. Looked like someone forgot to pick up some tissues on the floor. But the rest was nice."

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

2/10 Terrible

"I did not stay at this hotel at all. I walked into my room and immediately walked back out. There were several young kids running around smoking marijuana, which was concerning but not the main issue. While I was in the room, there were people outside threatening to fight each other. I also noticed a hole in the wall, the bathroom was dirty, and the bed was very uncomfortable. I went to the front desk and informed the employee that I did not feel safe staying there and would not be staying the 5 days. I asked if I could receive a refund, but I was told I would need to call in the morning. The next morning, I called the front desk and spoke with the assistant manager. He initially refused to issue a refund and informed me that I was still checked into the hotel, even though I had left the night before because I felt unsafe and uncomfortable. He told me that I “should have called the police.” I responded by saying that if I was expected to pay for all five nights, then I would return, stay the entire time, call the police if necessary, and report every issue I witnessed on the property. After that conversation, his tone completely changed. I also mentioned that I would be leaving a review about my experience, and he told me not to. I should not have had to threaten complaints or police involvement just to receive a refund for a hotel stay where I genuinely did not feel safe. After all of this, I only received a refund for four of the five nights because the hotel kept me"

Fabulous 2-bedroom house with AC in Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved this place. It is truly so comfortable and cozy right on the Southside of town. The host offers wonderful communication, the place is clean and purposefully decorated. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Beautiful lobby. The building has kept much of it's old character and charm. Staff were extremely nice! Gym is very clean and updated. Only thing I would ask for is better condiments for starbuck's coffee in the room. Please stop those packets containing the sweet and lo, powdered creamer etc... It is wasteful due to all the things we don't use in that packet. Real half and half in the tiny capsules would be MUCH better than the horrible powdered stuff and add sugar in the raw packets as a choice. Thanks!"

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"Seemed very clean and the staff was friendly. One thing I didn't like was that doors to the laundry and housekeeping were kept open. Also, although there is a restaurant on site (Johnny's) but it is not very good and in fact the breakfast buffet is really bad. Everything off the Sysco truck. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere for food. Although it's not necessarily the fault of the hotel, we chose it because we like having a restaurant on site but if we stay again we won't eat there."

Hotels near other Blank Park Zoo attractions

Gray’s Lake Park

4.2/5 (8 reviews)

Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Blank Park Zoo?

Blank Park Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. You'll find 229 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Blank Park Zoo?

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Blank Park Zoo. Other good options within a few miles include Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport and AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Blank Park Zoo?

Expedia has 229 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Blank Park Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Blank Park Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Blank Park Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Blank Park Zoo?

To access more information about updating your stay near Blank Park Zoo or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Blank Park Zoo?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and State Historical Museum of Iowa. Walnut Street Bridge, Temple Theater, and Salisbury House are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Blank Park Zoo hotels

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

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Gray’s Lake Park

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