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

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Our top choices for Blank Park Zoo hotels

1. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 2.9 km from Blank Park Zoo

Timothy

￥24,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 25 - Jul 26

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.8 km from Blank Park Zoo

joel

￥13,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

3. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.7 km from Blank Park Zoo

Sonia

￥12,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

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

4. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 1.8 km from Blank Park Zoo

Nabisah

￥13,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 23 - Jul 24

5. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.7 km from Blank Park Zoo

Alicia

￥17,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 23 - Jul 24

6. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

18.2 km from Blank Park Zoo

Jacquelyn

￥15,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

7. Wildwood Lodge

15.7 km from Blank Park Zoo

Carolyn

￥23,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

16 km from Blank Park Zoo

Julie

￥10,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

9. Hotel Pommier Indianola

17.1 km from Blank Park Zoo

Danny

￥14,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

10. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17.4 km from Blank Park Zoo

HEIDI

￥27,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

16.8 km from Blank Park Zoo

kenneth

￥22,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

12. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 5.5 km from Blank Park Zoo

Tabatha

￥12,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

16 km from Blank Park Zoo

norman

￥27,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

14. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

19 km from Blank Park Zoo

Kathy

￥18,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

16.1 km from Blank Park Zoo

DENNY

￥14,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 23 - Jul 24

16. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

17.9 km from Blank Park Zoo

Terri

￥17,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

17. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

17.3 km from Blank Park Zoo

Jessie

￥20,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

18. Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

19.1 km from Blank Park Zoo

Rubyt

￥18,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

19. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

17.3 km from Blank Park Zoo

Janae

￥19,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

15.5 km from Blank Park Zoo

Dustin

￥20,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Blank Park Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	3.0 star property	8.0 Very Good 1,004 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport	2.5 star property	7.6 Good 1,006 reviews	View
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport	3.0 star property	6.8 276 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,188 reviews	View

Top Blank Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Helpful staff. I had to leave very early for the airport and the coffee was hot and fresh. Even though it was too early for all the breakast items, some were already present and the staff let me get items that were present before I had to hurry out to catch my flight. I'm so glad they didn't stand on a principal that breakfast wasn't open yet. I appreciated that I could help myself to what was ready at the time I needed it. Check in was quick and easy."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"It was gorgeous and so clean. Great Downtown location. Was bummed we didn’t try any of the restaurants onsite. My only gripe is the water bottle situation. They only give you 2 a day then didn’t refresh with housekeeping. When we asked for additional we got a lecture about being charged. Other Hilton properties arent as stingy about this."

Heated Pool Hot Tub PicklebalMovieTheaterPoolTable GameR Golf

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic house for our large family, we really enjoyed our stay. The amenities inside and outside of the house were perfect for our family (ages 2-65). The pool and hot tub were amazing, we enjoyed sitting around the firepit each night and chatting. The projector in the basement was great for our movie night. Luis was a fabulous host, great communication and quick to respond to any questions. Very simple check in and check out procedures. The house was clean and well stocked, would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay here."

Fabulous 2-bedroom house with AC in Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Overall a very cute space. Host did come rescue me when I accidentally locked the wrong lock. I had to clean some dishes that didn’t get cleaned before I got there, and there were a few other spills that did appear to be cleaned before we got there. It was in a lovely neighborhood and reasonably priced but there were some cleaning things I wasn’t super happy about, but it could have been a fluke, so I might stay there again if we are in the area."

The Cozy Cottage - Entire house in Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Property is located near airport which was convenient for our needs. House was as described with 3 beds and 1 small bathroom. Pillows could be better and have more mirror options throughout house for others to be getting ready. Door hinges on doors are squeaky. Overall - clean place for the evening."

Hotels near other Blank Park Zoo attractions

Gray’s Lake Park

8.4/10 (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 Pappajohn Sculpture Park, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Science Center of Iowa. Salisbury House, Temple Theater, and Walnut Street Bridge 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

1. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

4. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

5. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

7. Wildwood Lodge

8. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

9. Hotel Pommier Indianola

10. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

12. Cozy Rest Motel

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

14. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

16. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

17. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

18. Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

19. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

20. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Compare popular hotels close to Blank Park Zoo

Top Blank Park Zoo Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

Hotels near other Blank Park Zoo attractions

Gray’s Lake Park

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