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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! (1,214 reviews)
"This is one of the most adorable hotels I have stayed at! They truly make good use of all the space, and I really enjoyed the that they have a firepit outside, as well as coffee and tea throughout the day. I stay in Des Moines often that I will absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 (522 reviews)

Families like: Kids' swimming pool, water park, games room, cots

Travellers say...
"Stopped because of pool fun. Room was not as I reserved but was given a different room fir 5. Tv did not work, bathroom door did not close, toilet seat broke, lots of wear on walls."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 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! (1,050 reviews)

Families like: Games room, cots, rollaway/extra beds, games and toys

Travellers say...
"Everything was very nice. There was some cosmetic issues in the bathroom specifically the sink area, chips and etc, also the kitchen area had the same problem. You need to do some fixing on the counter tops. There were no silverware in the kitchen. Only dinnerware. The pool was very nice. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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