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A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view into the interior of a restaurant.

1. Qube Hotel

1.9 km from Polk City Refuge

Jaime

￥11,653

￥13,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

12.4 km from Polk City Refuge

Gregory J

￥12,833

￥14,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

10.3 km from Polk City Refuge

Robin

￥14,085

￥15,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern restaurant with a wooden counter, black bar stools, and a seating area with red cushions.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated section, and a digital scale for weighing items.

A swimming pool with red chairs and tables, a lifeguard stand, and a yellow wall with signs.

4. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

10.2 km from Polk City Refuge

Tyler

￥13,302

￥14,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

12.7 km from Polk City Refuge

Lisa

￥15,992

￥17,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

6. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

12.4 km from Polk City Refuge

Jacklyn J

￥13,752

￥15,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

12.4 km from Polk City Refuge

Dawn

￥14,796

￥16,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

8. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

11.7 km from Polk City Refuge

gary

￥14,387

￥16,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

9. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

11.6 km from Polk City Refuge

Carl

￥18,021

￥20,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent sign.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

A hotel sign with "Premier Best Western" and "Ankeny" written on it.

10. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

12.6 km from Polk City Refuge

Nicholas

￥12,665

￥14,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

18.8 km from Polk City Refuge

Cassandra

￥14,648

￥16,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

12. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

19.8 km from Polk City Refuge

Stacia

￥20,076

￥22,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Wildwood Lodge

19.2 km from Polk City Refuge

Akacia

￥15,500

￥17,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and a motivational wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

14. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

9.2 km from Polk City Refuge

Shauna

￥15,990

￥17,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

10.6 km from Polk City Refuge

Christopher

￥13,304

￥14,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

19.9 km from Polk City Refuge

Jeffrey

￥17,307

￥19,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A My Place Hotel building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

17. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

12.6 km from Polk City Refuge

Edwin

￥13,828

￥16,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern lounge area with a central table, seating arrangements, and a decorative ceiling piece.

A lobby with two blue armchairs, a geometric wall art piece, and a seating area with colorful chairs.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and chairs around the pool area.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

13.4 km from Polk City Refuge

Cara

￥17,333

￥19,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a grassy area with trees.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

12.6 km from Polk City Refuge

laura

￥13,786

￥15,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel with a prominent 'TRU by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits, sandwiches, and beverages.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

9.2 km from Polk City Refuge

Brett

￥20,021

￥22,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Polk City Refuge

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Qube Hotel	8.4 Very good 821 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,047 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston	9.2 Wonderful 855 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Polk City Refuge Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff and yummy breakfast!"

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

8/10 Good

"Clean!! Friendly and helpful staff. They were at or near the desk whenever we had questions. Bottled water was welcomed. We liked the suite layout. Breakfast was just ok. Sausage was not good, bold coffee needs more bold!! Good location for a ride on the High Trestle Bridge."

Spacious 5BR Retreat w Game Room, Huge Drive & Private Setting

10/10 Excellent

"This was was great for our group! Clean, centrally located. Lots of space, bedrooms and bathrooms. If we return to this area again we would definitely stay in this house."

Qube Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay in town. Stayed here twice now and priced well."

Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"We love Ame's property. From the booking to the checkout there was great communication and so much kindness shown. We had an amazing 2026 Cousin Camp!!"

Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location and neighborhood. Fenced in yard worked great for our dog. Beautiful patio setting for hanging outdoors. Host has excellent communication and very responsive."

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located newly built home.

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean and comfortable for our family. Nice , quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the restaurants at The District which was just minutes away ."

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here with two other families and the house was a perfect home base for the weekend. The kitchen had just about everything we needed, the bedrooms are spacious, and the kids loved the basement as a hang out space. The location is great because it’s not far off the interstate and the house is directly across the street from a huge park. We took the younger kids over to play; nice that it was walkable. Would stay here again!"

Cozy Retreat in the Heart of Ankeny

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for our visit to see family. Close to everything. Parks within walking distance as is grocery store and coffee shop."

Other attractions near Polk City Refuge

Saylorville Lake Marina

Explore the waterfront in Polk City with a trip to Saylorville Lake Marina. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Polk City Square

Polk City Square is just one of the places to see in Polk City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Fender's Brewery

You can take time to visit Fender's Brewery during your travels to Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Big Creek Historical Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Big Creek Historical Museum during your travels in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Polk City City Hall

After visiting Polk City City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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All Seasons Park

After visiting All Seasons Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Miller Park

After visiting Miller Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Polk City Refuge?

Polk City Refuge is located in Polk City. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and golfing. You'll find 11 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Polk City Refuge?

Qube Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Polk City Refuge. Other good options in the area include GrandStay Hotel & Suites and Tru By Hilton Ankeny.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Polk City Refuge?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Polk City Refuge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Polk City Refuge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Polk City Refuge.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Polk City Refuge?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Polk City Refuge, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Polk City Refuge?

Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Jester Park, Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, and Oak Grove Recreation Area. Surround yourself with nature at Saylorville Lake, Cherry Glen Recreation Area, and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Big Creek State Park, Saylorville Lake Marina, or Tournament Club of Iowa.

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Our top choices for Polk City Refuge hotels

1. Qube Hotel

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

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

4. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

5. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

6. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

9. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

10. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

12. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

13. Wildwood Lodge

14. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

17. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

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Top Polk City Refuge Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Spacious 5BR Retreat w Game Room, Huge Drive & Private Setting

Qube Hotel

Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston

Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located newly built home.

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

Cozy Retreat in the Heart of Ankeny

Other attractions near Polk City Refuge

Saylorville Lake Marina

Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

Polk City Square

Fender's Brewery

Big Creek Historical Museum

Polk City City Hall

All Seasons Park

Miller Park

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