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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Ankeny family-friendly hotels

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

1. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
Ankeny
RM399
RM446 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
  • Families splash into adventure at this immaculately clean hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodation.
RM332
RM371 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled edges, and a no diving sign. There are chairs and a changing room in the background.
A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a prominent 'C' logo, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.
A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
  • Des Moines hotel features indoor pool, free breakfast, and 24-hour fitness centre for family fun.
RM346
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
A hotel with a fountain in the courtyard, modern architecture, and a well-lit entrance.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a sofa.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.
A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Ankeny
  • Fun-filled family getaway with indoor swimming and essential conveniences near Saylorville Lake.
RM548
RM613 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
A person floating on a pink inflatable ring in a pool.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a bookshelf.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
  • Family-friendly escapes with indoor pool adventures, just minutes from thrilling amusement park fun.
RM378
RM424 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
Terrace/patio
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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny
RM517
RM579 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and string lights.
A modern dining area with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a central seating area with a TV screen.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a well-lit ceiling.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny
  • Spacious suites with indoor pool just 12 minutes from Adventureland offer family-friendly comfort for all ages.
RM483
RM540 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the outside through large windows.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.
A cafe with wooden cabinets, a chalkboard with a welcome message, a coffee machine, and a display case with pastries.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom.

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Ankeny
  • Splash into family fun with hot tub, indoor pool, and short drive to Adventureland at this welcoming hotel.
RM326
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a door, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.
A building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a flat roof.

9. Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
  • Family fun with indoor pool and comfortable rooms near Adventureland—everyone feels welcome in this clean and relaxing hotel.
RM254
RM285 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.
A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

10. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
Ankeny
RM482
RM540 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Ankeny

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Ankeny

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
RM332
RM371 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a grassy area with trees.
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.
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
RM378
RM424 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in sink.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a sofa.

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Ankeny
RM548
RM613 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Terrace/patio
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 kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny
RM517
RM579 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a door, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.
A building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a flat roof.

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
RM254
RM285 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted painting, a marble bathroom, and a wooden floor.
A reception area with a Days Inn sign, a reception desk, a seating area with two sofas, a small table, and a chair.
A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and various exercise balls.
A vending machine with a lime splash design, a refrigerator, and a door to a room with a blue wall and a patterned rug.

Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines

Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
RM229
RM257 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Ankeny

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
RM332
RM371 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a grassy area with trees.
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.
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a covered front porch and multiple windows.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
RM378
RM424 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in sink.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a sofa.

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Ankeny
RM548
RM613 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Terrace/patio
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 kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny
RM517
RM579 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny
A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a door, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a fruit bowl, and a bread display.
A building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a flat roof.

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
RM254
RM285 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
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Top Ankeny Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, as expected. Pool & hottub were nice. Breakfast was pleasant, staff were respectful and helpful. Would stay again!"
Royden 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room helpful staff"
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is really friendly, the breakfast is good and the rooms are clean"
Theresa 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Wildwood Lodge
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The ambiance of this historical hotel makes it an experience, they went all out for Halloween! The staff was so friendly and helpful with directions on parking. And a bonus was the breakfast selection - so much better than many other hotel breakfasts!"
Sandra 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Des Lux Hotel
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Clean and affordable. Best location to ISU."
Kristine 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good
"The hot tub wasn’t working but over all was a good stay"
Keeva 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

8/10 Good
"Very pleased by the amenities in the room. Breakfast was great especially connected to the onsite restaurant"
Tim 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

What's Ankeny like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Ankeny is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. The entertainment, festivals and golf are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Arrange a flight into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 14 mi (22.5 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Ankeny?
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA is a hotel with an indoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your family trip include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines and Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Ankeny?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Ankeny are January, February, November and April, with each month seeing an average of 14 cm of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Ankeny?
While you and your family are visiting Ankeny, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Ankeny Stadium, Northview Shopping Center and Outlets of Des Moines. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Adventureland and Merle Hay Mall.

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