Don’t wait for your next big trip to enjoy a hotel pool! Des Moines has many hotels with fabulous pools and even water parks. Make a splash to celebrate a child’s birthday or just enjoy a little staycation.
Best Hotel Pools in Des Moines
Adventureland Inn | 3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona
They boast not one, but two, indoor courtyard pools! The West Courtyard features a swimming pool, hot tub, pirate ship with two water slides, water cannons, a tipping bucket, and a spitting parrot. The East Courtyard has an interactive shallow pool for children with a rain tree, tipping buckets, and a swim-up bar with treats for adults and kids.
Drury Inn & Suites | 5505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines
This hotel is near West Glen Town Center which has a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The hotel also serves free hot breakfast as well as free hot food and cold beverages in the evening. You can swim from their indoor to outdoor pool year-round.
Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport | 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines
Their large indoor pool and hot tub sit in a tropical courtyard, making for a fun atmosphere and poolside rooms. Even better, up to 2 kids ages 11 and under eat free per adult ordering from the main menu in the onsite restaurant.
Hotel Renovo | 1167 Hickman Rd, Urbandale
This farmhouse boutique hotel features an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Their Swim and Stay package includes a cooler with 6 bottles of water and 6 juice boxes, a snack basket, and cinnamon rolls from the Machine Shed delivered to your room the next morning.
Ramada Tropics | 5000 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines
This 18,000 square foot Indoor Water Park with Poolside Tiki Bar features 2 large pools, a Pirate Ship, two 160 ft. tube slides, water basketball, and volleyball, and a hot tub for 18+. Stop by Castaway’s Bar & Grill to enjoy a meal before or after all the swimming.
Stoney Creek Inn | 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston
With its stone fireplaces and rustic wood finishes, this hotel definitely feels like you’ve traveled to another place. You can swim between their heated indoor and outdoor pools all year round. They also have a room option with bunk beds for the kiddos.
Wildwood Lodge | 11431 Forest Ave, Clive
This distinct Northwoods, boutique-style hotel has a cabin-in-the-woods atmosphere that continues throughout the property from the fireplace to the indoor heated pool and hot tub with stone features. It’s also dog-friendly if you need to take your furry friend along!
