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Hotel Options in Des Moines

    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
    $130 nightly
    The price is $146 total per night from May 24 to May 25
    $146 total
    May 24 - May 25
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,149 reviews)
    Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

    Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

    1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
    $73 nightly
    The price is $82 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
    $82 total
    Jun 14 - Jun 15
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,790 reviews)
    Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

    Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

    7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
    $59 nightly
    The price is $67 total per night from May 17 to May 18
    $67 total
    May 17 - May 18
    Total with taxes and fees
    7.8/10 Good! (861 reviews)

Houseboats

Book a houseboat in Des Moines
Take command of your next vacation…by taking the helm of a houseboat! Why debate over whether to stay home or go to the coast? A Des Moines houseboat rental lets you do both. It’s especially ideal if you’re traveling with a bunch of people, whether it’s family or friends, because it blends all the comfort of a “staycation” at home with adventure on the high seas. When you book through Orbitz, you’ll have everything you need to captain your new vacation home.

Des Moines houseboat vacations for everyone
Gather everyone you know, because most houseboats can sleep over 10 people while maintaining a cozy, small-house feel—without feeling cramped. There are showers and kitchens on almost every house boat, and some vessels come with hot tubs, wet bars and multiple TVs. Take your houseboat out to a particular spot in the water, or kick off a proper Des Moines adventure and travel from port to port. Your on-board crew will be so impressed with this unique vacation, they’ll probably start calling you “Skipper.” 

They’ll be even more impressed with the luxury house boats that are available. Think stunning décor, gorgeous artwork and even fireplaces for cool evenings on the water. Some even have glass bottoms so you can look right into the water beneath you.

When you want to give your sea legs a break, come ashore and do some sightseeing in Des Moines. Snap up a meal at one of the local restaurants, or do a little grocery shopping so you can cook once you’re back on the water. And don’t forget to look into fishing permits—there’s nothing like cooking up fresh-caught fish to really complete your houseboat experience. 

Des Moines Houseboats essential information

Accommodation
Houseboats
Lowest Price
$67
Highest Price
$146
Popular accommodation
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport, Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA