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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.

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

1. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

7.9 km from Watercrest Park

Maureen

฿2,729

฿3,057 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

2. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

7 km from Watercrest Park

gary

฿3,305

฿3,702 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

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

7.8 km from Watercrest Park

Jessica

฿2,710

฿3,036 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

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

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

7.7 km from Watercrest Park

Chrisshanna

฿3,125

฿3,500 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

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

5. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

8.3 km from Watercrest Park

Kendra

฿3,258

฿3,649 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

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.

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

6. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

4.5 km from Watercrest Park

Shauna

฿3,258

฿3,649 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 hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15.1 km from Watercrest Park

natallie

฿4,073

฿4,562 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

8. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

6.9 km from Watercrest Park

Carl

฿3,940

฿4,412 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

6.5 km from Watercrest Park

Christopher

฿2,875

฿3,220 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

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

8 km from Watercrest Park

Edwin

฿2,825

฿3,330 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

11. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

11 km from Watercrest Park

Mason

฿3,261

฿3,653 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

12. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

8 km from Watercrest Park

Michelle

฿2,975

฿3,332 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

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.

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

13. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

11.4 km from Watercrest Park

Lisa

฿3,298

฿3,694 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sun terrace with large windows.

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a sofa.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

4.4 km from Watercrest Park

Aaron

฿4,928

฿5,519 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.

A hotel with a parking lot, multiple cars, and a clear sky.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a carpeted floor, and ceiling lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with patterned curtains.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

rick

฿3,439

฿3,852 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

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

16. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

11 km from Watercrest Park

Tyler

฿3,258

฿3,649 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a glass-top fire pit, wicker ottomans, and a sofa.

A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton" and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

17.9 km from Watercrest Park

todd m

฿3,423

฿3,833 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television screen.

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

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

8.7 km from Watercrest Park

Cara

฿3,532

฿3,955 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

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

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

15.3 km from Watercrest Park

Megan

฿3,532

฿3,955 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

20. Qube Hotel

6.6 km from Watercrest Park

Frank

฿2,704

฿3,195 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Watercrest Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 830 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 368 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,049 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines	9.2 Wonderful 965 reviews	View
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny	8.8 Excellent 629 reviews	View

Top Watercrest Park Hotel Reviews

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 by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Can room and nice people to work with"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Everything amazing, good service, good breakfast Everything clean I love it."

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Breakfast"

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!"

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"

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"I have no complaints. Clean, quiet and had everything I needed."

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

10/10 Excellent

"Very relaxing and central to numerous activities."

Other attractions near Watercrest Park

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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Rock Creek Greenbelt

After visiting Rock Creek Greenbelt, 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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Ankeny Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Ankeny at Ankeny Golf and Country Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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North Creek Park

After visiting North Creek 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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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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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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Greentree Park

After visiting Greentree 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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Faith Baptist Bible College

Walk around the campus at Faith Baptist Bible College as part of your travels around Ankeny. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watercrest Park?

Watercrest Park is located in Ankeny. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 51 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Watercrest Park?

Tru By Hilton Ankeny is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Watercrest Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny and Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Watercrest Park?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Watercrest Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watercrest Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Watercrest Park.

What can I see and do near Watercrest Park?

Enjoy the outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, Oak Grove Recreation Area or Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area. Explore nature at Saylorville Lake and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Otter Creek Golf Course, Ankeny Golf and Country Club and Prairie Lakes while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Watercrest Park hotels

1. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

5. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

6. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

7. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

8. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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

11. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

12. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

13. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

16. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

20. Qube Hotel

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Top Watercrest Park Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham Ankeny - Des Moines

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

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Qube Hotel

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

Wyndham Garden Ankeny/Des Moines

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Other attractions near Watercrest Park

Cherry Glen Greenway

Rock Creek Greenbelt

Ankeny Golf and Country Club

North Creek Park

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Greentree Park

Faith Baptist Bible College

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