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Our top choices for Watrous South hotels

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
Watrous South
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1685)
"Had a great stay and was impressed with the staff and the hotel. Will stay again!"
United States
Kevin
The price is HK$490
HK$549 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Free daily buffet breakfast
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Best location for passengers traveling on flights"
United States
Sai Lakshmi
The price is HK$472
HK$529 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Free daily continental breakfast
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The best hotel Mattress I have EVER HAD."
United States
Cynthia
The price is HK$823
HK$922 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Lobby
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Watrous South
7.0 out of 10, Good, (131)
"Hotel was great "
United States
Michele
The price is HK$423
HK$474 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Reception
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1011)
"The staff was great, check in was fast and easy"
United States
Joel
The price is HK$483
HK$541 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Property amenity
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
3.0 star property
Watrous South
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (594)
"Great staff, clean room "
United States
Kenny
The price is HK$853
HK$956 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2.0 star property
16 km from Watrous South
7.8 out of 10, Good, (711)
"Staff was very nice. They have been updating the hotel. "
United States
Jessaca
The price is HK$387
HK$433 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Free daily full breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
19.8 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (295)
"Yes clean room and helpful staff."
United States
Richard
The price is HK$661
HK$741 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
Lobby
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills, 5.5 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1162)
"Very clean rooms, pet friendly, lots of activities available! Really nice pool, workout room and sunrooms are a huge bonus! Would stay here again! Breakfast was wonderful and the staff are great! "
United States
Randi
The price is HK$681
HK$763 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 6.8 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"The check in lady was a grouchy old bag."
United States
David
The price is HK$692
HK$775 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
12.7 km from Watrous South
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"The location was great."
United States
Sherri
The price is HK$778
HK$871 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Lobby
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
20.5 km from Watrous South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (670)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Donald J
The price is HK$702
HK$786 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
Free buffet breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
20.2 km from Watrous South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great stay with dogs"
United States
Mindy
The price is HK$609
HK$682 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Exterior
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
3.0 star property
15.8 km from Watrous South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Will stay there again "
United States
Marc
The price is HK$632
HK$707 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
Lobby
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 star property
15.8 km from Watrous South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Room was clean, staff was courteous and the bed was comfortable. "
United States
Craig
The price is HK$680
HK$762 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
2.5 star property
20.2 km from Watrous South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (824)
"Staff were pleasant and helpful. Room was comfortable and quiet. We could walk to the resturant for dinner."
United States
Diane
The price is HK$680
HK$762 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Free daily continental breakfast
Quality Inn Indianola

Quality Inn Indianola

Quality Inn Indianola
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Watrous South
7.6 out of 10, Good, (513)
"The staff was kind and the hotel rooms clean"
United States
Stephanie
The price is HK$525
HK$588 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Indianola
Lobby
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 6.1 km from Watrous South
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1066)
"Comfy and stylish lobby and rooms, delicious cafe"
United States
Sarah
The price is HK$1,110
HK$1,243 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
2.5 star property
15.3 km from Watrous South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"The check-in was super fast! The staff was courteous and the hotel was very clean. It was a nice quiet stay and I would absolutely stay again. "
United States
Christina
The price is HK$724
HK$810 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
Property amenity
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Watrous South
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (712)
"I stay at this property multiple times a year and have always had a positive experience. "
United States
John
The price is HK$853
HK$956 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
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Where to stay in Watrous South

Find the best Watrous South areas for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum showing landscape views, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Des Moines

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.

Historic East Village

Historic East Village

Find beautiful government buildings, cultural attractions and a garden oasis in this older section of the city extending along a pretty riverfront.

Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.

Drake

While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole

Greater South Side

While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Top Watrous South Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent
"The room was excellent, very clean and roomy. The bed was very comfortable. Staff are courteous and accommodating. Would recommend "
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Frequently asked questions

What is Watrous South like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Des Moines's Watrous South neighbourhood has to offer.
What's the best accommodation in Watrous South?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the highest ranked property in Watrous South. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other favourite options in the area include Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport and AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Watrous South?
With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Watrous South to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Des Moines area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watrous South, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Watrous South.
What can I see and do in this Des Moines neighbourhood?
Blank Park Zoo, Fort Des Moines Museum and Air Lanes Bowling Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Watrous South. When you're sightseeing in Des Moines, A. H. Blank Golf Course and Southridge Mall are also worth a stop.

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