Ankeny Family Friendly Hotels, Des Moines: Ankeny Hotel Guide

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Tonight

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Tomorrow

28 Aug - 29 Aug

This weekend

28 Aug - 30 Aug

Next weekend

4 Sept - 6 Sept

Our top choices for Ankeny family-friendly hotels

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

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

1. 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.

€75

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.

A breakfast bar with waffle maker, coffee maker, cereal dispensers, and dishware.

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

A television mounted on a wall above a wooden cabinet with a microwave inside.

2. 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.

€66

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel with a fountain in the courtyard, modern architecture, and a well-lit entrance.

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.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a sofa.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Ankeny

Fun-filled family getaway with indoor swimming and essential conveniences near Saylorville Lake.

€129

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A person floating on a pink inflatable ring in a pool.

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.

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

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

Ankeny

Family-friendly escapes with indoor pool adventures, just minutes from thrilling amusement park fun.

€91

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window.

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Ankeny

€117

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A restaurant with a checkered floor, bar area, and seating arrangements.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

6. Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Ankeny

Family-focused retreat with a refreshing indoor pool makes for a splash-tastic getaway filled with adventure and relaxation.

€79

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 kitchen area with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a sign for 'Daybreak Cafe'.

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and various exercise balls.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Family adventures near Des Moines with free breakfast, convenient amenities, and quick access to Adventureland park.

€56

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A family of three sleeping in a bedroom with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a plain wall.

A person operating a front-loading washing machine in a laundromat with multiple machines.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and towel rack.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and siding exteriors, and a visible sign for Woodspree Suites.

8. WoodSpring Suites Ankeny Des Moines

Ankeny

€86

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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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 spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

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

Ankeny

€75

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.

A breakfast bar with waffle maker, coffee maker, cereal dispensers, and dishware.

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

A television mounted on a wall above a wooden cabinet with a microwave inside.

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

€66

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

€91

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Ankeny

€117

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in sink.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Ankeny

€129

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom, and abstract wall art.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Ankeny

€79

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 vending machine with a lime splash design, a refrigerator, and a door to a room with a blue wall and a patterned rug.

A gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and various exercise balls.

Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

€56

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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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 spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

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

Ankeny

€75

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a green wall, and a door leading to a pool area.

A breakfast bar with waffle maker, coffee maker, cereal dispensers, and dishware.

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

A television mounted on a wall above a wooden cabinet with a microwave inside.

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

€66

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

€91

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a built-in sink.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Ankeny

€129

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Ankeny

€117

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom, and abstract wall art.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Ankeny

€79

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A kitchen with a bar area, two wicker chairs, a potted plant, and a tiled backsplash with a tropical design.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, a blender, and a shelf with various kitchen items.

A covered patio with a wooden bench, white chairs, a table with a bowl of fruit, and a view of the outdoors.

A rectangular swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres

Saylorville

€511

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Top Ankeny Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Best property to stay at if you’re getting in late and just need a room. Cheap parking. Great staff!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice overnight stay! Super clean room, comfortable bed, and the complimentary waffles for breakfast an unexpected bonus! This property is on my radar for my return trip home.👊😊❤️"

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"I love my stay!! Everyone was so nice and I enjoyed the quality customer service and care!! This my 2nd time staying here btw!! ❤️❤️"

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay on a budget. Great rooms and great hotel!"

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

8/10 Good

"They are still going thru renovations. The carpets are now done and they have started on the outside. The pool was closed one of the days we were there, so I would check when you book if the pool will be open if you plan to use it."

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"They could do a little more upkeep outside and stuff, but this day was well. The staff was good easy to work with. Will definitely be going back."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Always enjoy staying at the Embassy. The location is great! Walking distance to a good Saturday Farmers Market and restaurants and bars. All staff was great except the breakfast guy making omelets. Thought he was just having a bad day but the second morning he was just as crabby and rude. Property is getting a bit worn but still nice and clean. Can't wait to stay again."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

8/10 Good

"Traveled from Cali to Iowa for AAU junior Olympics. This was a 2nd choice hotel because we booked on hotels.com and they had the payment plan that worked. We stayed for 1week, the hotel was in a nice area, lots of food places around. clean. Front desk was extremely nice. Breakfast every morning. On Wednesday was alil complimentary wine and snacks. Room got cleaned every other day. No complaints."

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Everything was clean. Staff was mediocre with welcoming. And I wish they provided vending that accepts debit/credit cards instead of cash only. Other than that I had a good stay."

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 sporting events 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 Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny.

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.