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A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

1. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

7.3 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Maureen

฿2,732

฿3,060 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

2. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

9.1 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

gary

฿3,314

฿3,711 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

3. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

9.9 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Chrisshanna

฿3,129

฿3,504 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

10 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Jessica

฿2,823

฿3,162 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

A swimming pool with red chairs and tables, a lifeguard stand, and a yellow wall with signs.

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated section, and a digital scale for weighing items.

5. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

8.9 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Tyler

฿3,262

฿3,653 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted picture.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a bright ceiling light fixture.

A coffee station with branded dispensers and a coffee machine, a wall-mounted sign, and a large abstract painting.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8.8 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Christopher

฿2,814

฿3,152 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

7. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

10.5 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Kendra

฿3,262

฿3,653 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

8. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

9.9 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Mason

฿3,265

฿3,657 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

A spacious lobby with a central kiosk labeled "The Shop" selling chilled and frozen items.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

10.2 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Lisa

฿3,350

฿3,752 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

10. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

9 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Carl

฿3,944

฿4,417 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

11. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17.1 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

natallie

฿4,245

฿4,754 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits, sandwiches, and beverages.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern retail space with a central island stocked with beverages, surrounded by shelves of snacks and packaged goods.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

6.5 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Brett

฿4,084

฿4,574 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent sign.

A hotel sign with "Premier Best Western" and "Ankeny" written on it.

13. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

10.2 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Michelle

฿2,979

฿3,336 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A dining table with decorative items, including a Buddha statue, candle, and vases.

A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view into the interior of a restaurant.

14. Qube Hotel

5.1 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Frank

฿2,707

฿3,199 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and a motivational wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

15. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

6.5 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Shauna

฿3,262

฿3,653 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A My Place Hotel building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

16. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

10.2 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Edwin

฿2,828

฿3,334 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

10.8 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Jerad

฿3,810

฿4,267 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

18. Wildwood Lodge

16.7 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Kristian

฿3,341

฿3,742 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas with chairs, and a colorful carpet.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

10.7 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

zoran

฿2,912

฿3,262 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lounge area with a central table, seating arrangements, and a decorative ceiling piece.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and chairs around the pool area.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

10.8 km from Oak Grove Recreation Area

Cara

฿3,536

฿3,960 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Oak Grove Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 826 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 367 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines	9.2 Wonderful 964 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,048 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 99 reviews	View

Top Oak Grove Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel room was clean and checking in and out was a very smooth process."

Qube Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean - off the beaten path so nice & quiet! Breakfast was just ok - more choices would be nice."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean!"

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful will definitely be back"

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

8/10 Good

"This hotel is strangely tucked in between car dealerships. It was conveniently located right off the interstate. It is an older hotel that needs some renovation. The room was clean, spacious enough and was sufficient for one night stay. Breakfast was available but just okay."

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Very pleased by the amenities in the room. Breakfast was great especially connected to the onsite restaurant"

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fine"

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Great staff but very close to I-35 so lots of traffic noise all night long"

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

10/10 Excellent

"Very relaxing and central to numerous activities."

Other attractions near Oak Grove Recreation Area

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Cherry Glen Greenway

Cherry Glen Greenway is just one of the places to see in Ankeny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Saylorville Lake Marina

Explore the waterfront in Polk City with a trip to Saylorville Lake Marina. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Watercrest Park

After visiting Watercrest Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Walnut Ridge Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Johnston. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Polk City Refuge

You can take time to visit Polk City Refuge during your travels to Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oak Grove Recreation Area?

Oak Grove Recreation Area is located in Polk City. Travellers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and golfing. You'll find 30 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Oak Grove Recreation Area?

Qube Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Oak Grove Recreation Area. Other good choices within a few miles include GrandStay Hotel & Suites and Tru By Hilton Ankeny.

How many hotels will I find near Oak Grove Recreation Area?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Oak Grove Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oak Grove Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Oak Grove Recreation Area.

What can I see and do near Oak Grove Recreation Area?

Spend some time wandering around Cherry Glen Recreation Area, Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. Big Creek State Park, Saylorville Lake Marina or Polk City Refuge are some local sights worth checking out. Saylorville Lake and Des Moines Area Community College are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Oak Grove Recreation Area hotels

1. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

3. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

5. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

7. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

8. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

9. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

10. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

11. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

13. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

14. Qube Hotel

15. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

16. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

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Top Oak Grove Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Qube Hotel

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Other attractions near Oak Grove Recreation Area

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Cherry Glen Greenway

Saylorville Lake Marina

Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

Watercrest Park

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Polk City Refuge

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