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Adventureland Inn

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and a 24-hour front desk

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2 indoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Outer Family Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Family Suite Pool Level | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool

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3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Room options

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Junior Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Junior Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Balcony East

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pool Level East | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Pool Level East

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Balcony West

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Queen Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Accessible | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite Pool Level | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Family Suite Pool Level

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pool Level West | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Pool Level West

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite Balcony

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Outer Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Outer Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Altoona

Adventureland Inn is a short stroll from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Cinemark Altoona. This 185-room hotel welcomes guests with 2 indoor pools, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Adventureland - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Adventureland Inn

Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Adventureland Inn enjoy access to 2 indoor pools, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a hot tub, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, safes, and desks are other standard amenities.
2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 3 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between January 15 and January 17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Adventureland Inn?

Adventureland Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Adventureland Inn?

This hotel is located in Altoona, a short 10-minute walk from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and also 8 minutes on foot from Cinemark Altoona. You'll also find Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Adventureland Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Adventureland Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Adventureland Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Adventureland Inn?

Yes, this hotel has 2 indoor pools along with a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Adventureland Inn?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 indoor pools, a swim-up bar, and a restaurant.

Does Adventureland Inn have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Adventureland Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Adventureland Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Adventureland Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Adventureland Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Adventureland Inn?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Adventureland Inn?

The closest major airport to Adventureland Inn is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is 22.7 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Adventureland Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy pool or courtyard views.

Adventureland Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1000 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was terrible. The room had tile flooring which was cold and made the room echo. The trim around the bottom of the bathroom wall was coming off. The shower drain was so clogged that you were standing in water about an inch or two above your ankle. We did,however, keep getting told by the person that checked us in that we had a private patio. It was winter time and it faced the parking lot. We will never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They were closing so some pools and areas weren’t open but the staff was amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I get that this is for hyped up families...but dang. The doors barely close...you have to slam them and then double check them. Front desk staff is great, and so is the restaurant staff...I did see a giant dead rat in the parking lot. Didn't see any live ones. Doesn't look like the hallway carpet has been cleaned this decade, wear shoes to the pool. Pool bartender would ask Jimmy Carter for ID.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roxana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty and only one pool was open wish i didn't spend the money i did here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

zugey, humbolt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dannie, Clear Lake

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were disappointed in the condition of the property. The rooms inside had been updated but with cheap materials and were already in a state of disrepair. The exterior of the hotel was also in a state of disrepair. The pool in one half of the building had been drained for some reason. There was an insane amount of noise coming from the pool on the east side so there was no way we could sleep past 8:30. I don’t think we would ever stay there again. It was nice in the 90’s. Now it just looks like the owners want money to keep rolling in while they put little to nothing into it. Just like the park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sad

Please listen to the reviews and do not stay here. It’s disturbingly disgusting and ran down. I stayed here so many times throughout my childhood so I really didn’t listen to the reviews but I was completely shocked at the appearance of the hotel and was so ready to check out and get back home where I felt safe and clean again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ease of walkinh around, the friendly staff were there to answer questions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The room was bare minimum. There were 3 light bulbs out, tape left on the walls, the floor was dirty and had wrappers laying on the ground. They had one of the pools closed, I had not known this until we went to go to the pool with two small slides. I told the front desk I was not going to be staying and he got my name and all he said was "ok, got you checked out" didn't ask why or anything. When I asked about a refund he said I'd have to call back and speak with management the next day. We checked out before 630.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Fonthill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Visited in the off season. Was what the doctor ordered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Seth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maybe try elsewhere

The staff was very nice and helped me with any questions I had. They gave my family rooms right next to eachother like I requested. The rooms were worn down and very outdated there was on table and one nightstand but nowhere else to set anything other than on the mini fridge. The flooring was coming up, the windows were gross, and the beds were extremely uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Krista

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite Monday being a holiday the pool was closed. They have a policy if there is no lifeguard present the pool can’t be open. So it was a total waste. The ice machine wasn’t even plugged in. The tile in the bathroom was peeling up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda, Lincoln

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. I would have to say only have 2 things that would have been kinda nice. First thing, I wish there was one way film in the windows facing the parking lot as you can see into the rooms anytime of day when the curtain is up. Second thing, would have liked there to be a microwave in the rooms. With having a restaurant/bar in the hotel it would have been nice to have a place to warm up food. Overall nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fine. Went to the pool, parents were not around for a majority of the kids there. Fire alarm went off and we were given no direction what to do. Kids running anround screaming and yelling, including at 1am and 5am up and down the halls, kids had party poppers that they let off all over in halls and down by pool area. Bartender at swim up bar was rude to those that went to purchase.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marquetta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Great family funhouse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Haily

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for being close to the park. Rooms and hotel out dated floors looked filthy. Needed ketchup for late night door dash because they forgot it hotel couldn’t grab one from dinning to use so had to unnecessarily order
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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