The Best Hotels Closest to Raccoon River Park in Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

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

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

8.2 km from Raccoon River Park

Cassandra

Rp1.670.202

Rp1.870.627 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a small seating area, and a bathroom with a mirror and towel rack.

A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a wooden panel design, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Amanda

Rp1.189.469

Rp1.332.205 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and windows with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

13.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Robin

Rp1.598.455

Rp1.790.270 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.5 km from Raccoon River Park

nola

Rp1.922.219

Rp2.152.886 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated section, and a digital scale for weighing items.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

5. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

16.4 km from Raccoon River Park

Tyler

Rp1.585.719

Rp1.776.004 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

11.6 km from Raccoon River Park

Lisa

Rp1.814.429

Rp2.032.161 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

7. Wildwood Lodge

7 km from Raccoon River Park

Akacia

Rp1.758.642

Rp1.969.679 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a mix of brick and stucco exterior.

A reception area with a central counter, two bar stools, and a wall with illuminated panels.

A bathroom with a round mirror, wooden cabinets, and a towel rack with white towels.

8. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.4 km from Raccoon River Park

greg

Rp2.338.756

Rp2.619.406 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

9. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3.3 km from Raccoon River Park

William

Rp1.525.084

Rp1.708.094 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

10. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

11.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Jacklyn J

Rp1.560.533

Rp1.747.798 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

11. Des Lux Hotel

9 km from Raccoon River Park

Bobbi

Rp2.741.907

Rp3.071.080 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

12. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

8.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Karen

Rp2.246.885

Rp2.516.512 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.

13. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

6.2 km from Raccoon River Park

Dennis

Rp1.640.457

Rp1.837.312 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

8.4 km from Raccoon River Park

Nicholas

Rp1.562.938

Rp1.750.490 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

20.9 km from Raccoon River Park

Jeffrey

Rp1.963.852

Rp2.199.515 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

8.3 km from Raccoon River Park

Merlin

Rp1.509.483

Rp1.690.621 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

20.7 km from Raccoon River Park

gary

Rp1.632.358

Rp1.828.241 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

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

7.4 km from Raccoon River Park

Dennis

Rp1.467.218

Rp1.643.284 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

19. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

20.6 km from Raccoon River Park

Carl

Rp2.044.932

Rp2.290.324 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A vending machine with snacks and beverages, a shelf with various snack brands, and a sign indicating 'IA TREATS'.

20. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

6.8 km from Raccoon River Park

Jayson

Rp1.707.698

Rp1.912.622 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Raccoon River Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,820 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston	9.2 Wonderful 857 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 693 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 109 reviews	View

Top Raccoon River Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"So beautiful. Amazing rooms and services and lobby."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean suite with a great price. Cracker Barrel, Wendy’s, Mexican restaurant walking distance."

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Honesty, this has to be the nicest Baymont in the entire country. Or in the entire mid-range price type hotel group for that matter. The property seemed to be a bit older, but that didn't matter. This hotel should be the poster child for how an "older" property, doesn't have mean a "run down" property. The amenities they offer were better than any other hotel I've ever stayed at in the same mid-range category, the room was spotless, the staff were super friendly and helpful, and frankly all other hotels should strive to be as good as this one. Don't even look for other options, just book this one."

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

10/10 Excellent

"We were disapointed that there was no hot tubin the pool area to soak in after a full day of hockey. However our room was very nice and the breakfast had a variety of items for our picky crew."

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Greeted by freindly staff which always accommodating. Very convenient location to major highways and accessible to the places our family wanted to see. Great rooms, great breakfasts, and the two year old loved the pool. Priced right for the area."

Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is great here! Love that there's a kitchen in the rooms, and a ceiling fan, which is a game changer in a hotel stay. I've had a few good stays here but I was on a different floor this last time and the room wasn't as maintained, some things were visibly broken and the remote for the TV was missing. they had no way to get another remote when I asked about it, so the TV was unusable the whole stay. That was a first, hopefully won't happen again! Would still stay again, maybe just not on that floor again, ha."

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

8/10 Good

"Liked the nice large space but the air condition system was too noisy."

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

8/10 Good

"ALL AND ALL IT WAS VERY NICE, AND PRICE WAS RIGHT."

Element by Marriott West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was delicious and the chef was phenomenal, everything was restocked quickly. Didn’t make it to the pool but I’ve heard many great things. Would 100% stay again."

Other attractions near Raccoon River Park

A tree with yellow leaves against a clear blue sky.

Walnut Woods State Park

8.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can take time to visit Walnut Woods State Park during your travels to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Water Works Park

Water Works Park is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Jordan House

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Jordan House during your travels in West Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Valley Junction

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

During your visit to West Des Moines, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Valley Junction. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Willow Creek Golf Club

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in West Des Moines at Willow Creek Golf Club. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Valley Stadium

8.0/10 (57 reviews)

Catch an event at Valley Stadium during your trip to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Val Air Ballroom

8.0/10 (107 reviews)

After visiting Val Air Ballroom, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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West Glen Town Center

8.8/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to West Des Moines, you can do some window-shopping at West Glen Town Center. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Raccoon River Park?

Raccoon River Park is located in West Des Moines. This family-friendly area is known for its stunning river views and array of dining options. You'll find 195 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Raccoon River Park?

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Raccoon River Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek and Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Raccoon River Park?

Expedia has 195 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Raccoon River Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Raccoon River Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Raccoon River Park.

What can I see and do near Raccoon River Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Des Moines Art Center and Jordan House. Explore landmarks like Valley Junction, Salisbury House and Terrace Hill. You can enjoy live performances at Lauridsen Amphitheater and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

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Our top choices for Raccoon River Park hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

5. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

6. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

7. Wildwood Lodge

8. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

11. Des Lux Hotel

12. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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

19. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

20. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

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Top Raccoon River Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Element by Marriott West Des Moines

Other attractions near Raccoon River Park

Walnut Woods State Park

Water Works Park

Jordan House

Valley Junction

Willow Creek Golf Club

Valley Stadium

Val Air Ballroom

West Glen Town Center

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