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Top Kid friendly Central Iowa Hotels

Wildwood Lodge

11431 Forest Ave Clive IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,241 reviews)

Breakfast was great and staff was nice. Family we saw here were NOT allowed to swim with us. But overall it was fine.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

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 WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

5.6/10 (799 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

U over charged my card not Expedia but the hotel it’s self

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,162 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

We travel a good deal, and without question, this the nicest Baymont weve ever stayed at.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

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