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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white sink, and dark wooden vanity.

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1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

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.

2. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Johnston

NZ$195

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A bathroom with a white bathtub, a sink with a granite countertop, a mirror, and a shower with a glass door.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

3. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Johnston

NZ$119

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a well-lit entrance, landscaped gardens, and a parking area.

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Johnston

NZ$202

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a bed with a blue wall mural.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a round side table, and a floor lamp.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Johnston

Splash into family holiday bliss at this Urbandale hotel with an indoor pool, spa pool, and Sky Zone Trampoline Park just minutes away.

NZ$196

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, fireplace, and decorative plants.

A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a large wall clock, and a flat-screen TV displaying 'NETFLIX'.

A deck with a table and chairs, a window, and a door.

A covered porch with a view of a lake, outdoor furniture, and a white picket fence.

6. Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

Johnston

NZ$701

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a grey sofa with orange cushions.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror, a towel rack with towels, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a grab bar.

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern light fixture, a wall with a geometric pattern, and a shelf with snacks.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

7. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

Urbandale

Family escape with indoor pool, fitness centre, and free airport shuttle—perfect for a comfortable Des Moines getaway.

NZ$185

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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.

8. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Urbandale

Family fun awaits with indoor pool, spa pool, and kid-friendly activities creating lasting memories.

NZ$187

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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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 a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a 3 FT depth marking, and a sign indicating spa rules.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

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.

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Johnston

NZ$195

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Johnston

NZ$119

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Johnston

NZ$202

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a bed with a blue wall mural.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a round side table, and a floor lamp.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small ottoman, and a kitchenette with a microwave and dishwasher.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Johnston

NZ$196

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Johnston

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 a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a 3 FT depth marking, and a sign indicating spa rules.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

Johnston

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

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.

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Johnston

NZ$195

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Johnston

NZ$119

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Johnston

NZ$202

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a bed with a blue wall mural.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a round side table, and a floor lamp.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small ottoman, and a kitchenette with a microwave and dishwasher.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Johnston

NZ$196

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top Johnston Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"average ok"

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"wonderful hotel but they could upgrade their toilets as they are kid size, they belong in a preschool setting. Tall people will have a hard time with those."

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. Great workout area and loved the sauna, steam room and hot tub. I used them all! Breakfast was Excellant. Staff was great. Will definitely be back!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Spotless room and lobby"

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, as expected. Pool & hottub were nice. Breakfast was pleasant, staff were respectful and helpful. Would stay again!"

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good

"The hot tub wasn’t working but over all was a good stay"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

8/10 Good

"Need more waste baskets in room & hooks in bathroom (no way to hang towels). Also, mattress was very soft & AC nest to bed was uncomfortable."

Frequently asked questions

What's Johnston like for family-friendly holidays?

If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the welcoming destination of Johnston is a good choice. The festivals, American football matches and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Johnston?

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale is a hotel with an indoor pool and in-room kitchens, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Johnston?

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 Johnston are January, February, November and April, with each month seeing an average of 14 cm of snowfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Johnston?

Merle Hay Mall and Valley Junction are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Johnston. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Hoyt Sherman Place and Casey's Center.

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