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Top Kid friendly Central Iowa Hotels

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,200 reviews)
First Time at the Wildwood Lodge
"The state fair theme in conjunction with the Iowa State Fair was cute. The king size bed was quite comfortable!"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (565 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Just manage expectations and it’ll be fine!
"We booked to stay during the state fair with our 3 year old. The hotel is older, for sure. Certainly not a luxury establishment. That said, though, our rooms were clean. The AC worked very well in our room, almost freezing us out the first night until we adjusted it. Our room opened to the waterpark ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,060 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"Nice hotel, but it was advertised to have a coffee maker, but there was no coffee maker in the room."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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