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

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

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

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

1. Qube Hotel

Polk City

Frank

฿2,704

฿3,195 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

2. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Johnston

Maureen

฿2,729

฿3,057 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

The exterior of Red Lion Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a television, and a bathroom.

A lobby with a high ceiling, wooden staircase, and multiple seating areas with patterned upholstery.

A gym with exercise equipment, a pool, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Grimes

Bryan

฿2,838

฿3,178 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

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

4. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Johnston

Mason

฿3,261

฿3,653 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

5. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

Grimes

Tyler

฿3,258

฿3,649 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A hotel reception area with a self-service kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a sign indicating a corner market.

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

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Urbandale

zoran

฿2,909

฿3,258 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Chrisshanna

฿3,125

฿3,500 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 large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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.

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

Ankeny

Jessica

฿2,710

฿3,036 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

9. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Ankeny

gary

฿3,305

฿3,702 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

10. Wildwood Lodge

Clive

Kristian

฿3,298

฿3,693 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny

Christopher

฿2,818

฿3,156 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

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

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

12. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Ankeny

Michelle

฿2,975

฿3,332 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A lobby with two blue armchairs, a geometric wall art piece, and a seating area with colorful chairs.

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

Ankeny

Cara

฿3,532

฿3,955 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

Ankeny

Edwin

฿2,825

฿3,330 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious bar area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple bar stools.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, modern lighting fixtures, a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area with stools and tables.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, a round wooden table, and a staircase.

15. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Urbandale

Julie

฿3,778

฿4,231 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 swimming pool with chairs and a view of the outside.

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

16. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Ankeny

Kendra

฿3,258

฿3,649 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake

Megan

฿3,535

฿3,959 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

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

18. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

natallie

฿4,073

฿4,562 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A reception area with two white reception desks, a blue and white geometric wall design, and a patterned carpet.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items.

19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Urbandale

Jennifer

฿3,239

฿3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola with string lights.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse. There are two chairs, one black and one with wheels. A printer is on the floor, and a lamp is on the desk. The walls are decorated with framed pictures of bridges.

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, including a stove, serving utensils, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a counter, two monitors, a refrigerator, and a tiled floor.

20. Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites

Clive

Jane

฿3,322

฿3,720 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Stay near popular Polk City attractions

Big Creek State Park

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Boasting Iowa's largest state park beach, Big Creek offers an 866-acre lake paradise for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Explore the 27-mile Neil Smith Trail or rent equipment for a perfect day on the water.

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Tournament Club of Iowa

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

This Arnold Palmer Signature Course winds through dramatic bluffs and ravines, challenging golfers with water hazards on 13 holes. Enjoy strategic play amid rolling hills and finish with a meal at the clubhouse.

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Big Creek Historical Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Big Creek Historical Museum during your travels in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Fender's Brewery

This local microbrewery offers craft beers in a family-friendly taproom. Bring food from nearby eateries while enjoying board games and televised sports in this welcoming Polk City establishment.

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All Seasons Park

This welcoming community space offers scenic trails, basketball, and beach volleyball courts amid lush greenery. Bring your own equipment and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere perfect for recreation and relaxation.

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Oak Grove Recreation Area

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

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Polk City Square

Polk City Square stands as the only historic town square in Polk County, featuring a charming bandstand. Enjoy community events or a peaceful picnic amid this vibrant hub of small-town Iowa culture.

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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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Learn more about Polk City

Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Big Creek State Park for boating, fishing, and miles of scenic lakeside trails. Visit the Polk City Town Square for local shops, community events, and easy access to the High Trestle Trail.

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Top Polk City Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Our favorite hotel. The cottages legit feel like a resort"

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"This was my third time staying at this property and everything was mostly fine. This was the only time I ever felt "rushed" to check-out. Housekeeping knocked on my door several times despite check-out being 90 minutes away and a DnD sign on my door.. One knock happened when I was in the shower.. Not a great feeling for a solo traveler trying to enjoy a quiet morning. This hotel is hidden gem and I will more than likely stay here again, though. Safe area, easy parking and near the interstate."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. I got in later so I could catch an early flight."

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Ckean room friendly staff"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"good for the price"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place"

Qube Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price."

More cheap stays in Polk City

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

฿1,986

฿2,224 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA

฿2,233

฿2,501 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,824 reviews)

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA

฿2,270

฿2,643 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA

฿3,098

฿3,470 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

2500 University Blvd. Ames IA

฿3,159

฿3,538 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA

฿3,261

฿3,653 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,910 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Polk City?

Qube Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. Two other options for your trip to the area are Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Polk City.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Polk City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Polk City.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Polk City?

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston: Provides an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University and Wildwood Lodge are a couple of other choices that offer an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Polk City.

What is staying in Polk City like?

Visitors to Polk City will definitely enjoy the golf courses and restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its lake views. In Polk City, there are 5 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Polk City.

What should I see while I'm in Polk City?

Natural beauty is on display at Saylorville Lake, Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area and Oak Grove Recreation Area. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Big Creek State Park and Fender's Brewery. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Polk City guide.

What's the weather like in Polk City?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Polk City are January, February, November and April, with each month seeing an average of 14 cm of snowfall.

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Our top choices for Polk City hotels

1. Qube Hotel

2. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

3. Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

4. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

7. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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

9. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

10. Wildwood Lodge

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

12. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

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

15. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

16. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

18. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

20. Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites

Stay near popular Polk City attractions

Big Creek State Park

Tournament Club of Iowa

Big Creek Historical Museum

Fender's Brewery

All Seasons Park

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Polk City Square

Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area

Learn more about Polk City

Top Polk City Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Qube Hotel

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

More cheap stays in Polk City

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

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