Cheap Hotels in Central Iowa, IA
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Featured Central Iowa Cheap Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
Free Cancellation
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$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night
$57 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. This motel also has a vending machine.

Cozy Rest Motel
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
Free Cancellation
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$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night
$81 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy Rest Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and concierge services.

Red Roof Inn Ames
1418 S Dayton Place Ames IA
Free Cancellation
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$53 nightly
The price is $59 total per night
$59 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Red Roof Inn Ames enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.

Sonesta Essential Ames
1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA
Free Cancellation
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$57 nightly
The price is $64 total per night
$64 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
At Sonesta Essential Ames, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

Quality Inn
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$63 nightly
The price is $70 total per night
$70 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Renovated in 2025, Quality Inn offers an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North
4685 Ne 14th St Des Moines IA
Free Cancellation
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$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night
$66 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and express check-out.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
2216 Se 16th St Ames IA
Guests of Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and express check-out.

Econo Lodge Ames
2600 Se 16th St Ames IA
At Econo Lodge Ames, guests have access to an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a business center, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.

Colfax Inn
1402 N Walnut St Colfax IA
Free Cancellation
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$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night
$62 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
At Colfax Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a computer station. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
8711 Plum Dr Urbandale IA
Free Cancellation
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$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night
$73 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.

Super 8 Humboldt IA
1520 10th Avenue North Humboldt IA
Free Cancellation
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$56 nightly
The price is $63 total per night
$63 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 Humboldt IA features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a vending machine, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA
Free Cancellation
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$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night
$71 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Sonesta Essential Des Moines enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a meeting room. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and litter boxes. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

Baymont by Wyndham Pella
2104 Washington St Pella IA
Free Cancellation
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$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night
$78 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Baymont by Wyndham Pella enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a hot tub, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.

Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City
2301 4th St Sw Mason City IA
Free Cancellation
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$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night
$67 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
At Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include a computer station, a TV in a common area, and a vending machine.

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
295 South 64th st West Des Moines IA
Free Cancellation
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$99 nightly
The price is $110 total per night
$110 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
At Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station.
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.
Central Iowa hotels essential information
Accommodation | 1,607 hotels |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $57 |
Highest Price | $110 |
Popular hotels | Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA, Cozy Rest Motel, Red Roof Inn Ames, Sonesta Essential Ames, Quality Inn, Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames, Econo Lodge Ames, Colfax Inn, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines, Super 8 Humboldt IA, Sonesta Essential Des Moines, Baymont by Wyndham Pella, Days Inn by Wyndham Mason City, Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek |
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