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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
    $144 nightly
    The price is $161 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
    $161 total
    Feb 1 - Feb 2
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,071 reviews)
    Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

    Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

    5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
    $70 nightly
    The price is $78 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
    $78 total
    Jan 25 - Jan 26
    Total with taxes and fees
    5.6/10 (689 reviews)
    Des Lux Hotel

    Des Lux Hotel

    800 Locust St Des Moines IA
    $179 nightly
    The price is $200 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
    $200 total
    Jan 23 - Jan 24
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,025 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
$78
Highest Price
$200
Popular accommodation
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, Des Lux Hotel