Hotels closest to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City

Our top choices for Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge hotels

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

19 km from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Pamela

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

19.5 km from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Mark

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

19.7 km from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Jill

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

15.1 km from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

William

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

19.6 km from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Fredrick

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Colfax Inn

15.5 km from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Miriam

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

18.5 km from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Nancy

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill	2.5 star property	6.6 201 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 72 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 715 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton	2.0 star property	7.6 Good 608 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 777 reviews	View

Top Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

8/10 Good

"Walls were very thin and the hallways smelled like weed but other then that, a good choice for a cheap hotel. I appreciated everything provided in the room, a stove, full fridge, toaster, microwave and other appliances."

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

6/10 Okay

"The good: pool, hot tub, breakfast and comfy bed. The bad: The room itself wasn't super clean with a couple of pieces of trash on the floor. The shower had hair from previous stay on the walls. The bottle for conditioner was empty and smashed and the one for shampoo was completely missing. (Attatched pics) I told the front desk and they gave me 3 tint bottles of shampoo/conditioner mixed. Not enough for 4 people with very long hair. She didn't refill or replace the bottles. The part if the lock that is on the top if the door was gone and the bathroom door didn't latch or lock. The still not good but ok: the beds were not made properly. Again, not a big deal but as a hotel, you kind of expect the beds to be made correctly. The door that opens to combine a neighbor door, the latch was broken and hard to open. There was never enough towels in the pool. We had to ask for more and the front desk was pretty rude about it and complained that she had just restocked them 3-4 hours ago. But there was a birthday party and obviously busy with guests swimming so not sure why the complaints."

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

2/10 Terrible

"The rooms were nasty, shower sprayed water everywhere when you turn it on, we were eaten up by bugs, kids too. The elevator reeked of animal urine, microwave didnt work and although we got a smoke free room it still reeked of cigarettes. The tub didnt plug properly for kids to bathe. Had to clean the shower myself cause drains and shower head had sticky black stuff caked all over. Bedding was stained with what looked like neon pink marker, and some bodily fluid, that looked like dry blood or literal poop, there was what looked like semen up my walls. I took pictures of all the nastiness... The "heated" pool was ice cold and the hot tub was boarded up covered in big beetle looking bugs. The area the hotel is in is nice and convenient, but overall the almost 300+$ it costed was not even remotely worth it and I would've asked for a refund but had heard prior someone else be denied. I'm very disappointed with how down hill they've gone considering I've come here since a kid.. and im disappointed to see the complaints for the last 2 years and no change yet its being "taken seriously" more like NOT ."

Hotels near other Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge attractions

Toad Valley Golf Course

2.5/5 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Pleasant Hill at Toad Valley Golf Course. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge?

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is located in Prairie City. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge?

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Other good choices around the area include La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines and My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.

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