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An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows, and orange walls.

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

1. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

14.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Shereen

$102

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

2. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

18.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Kevin

$87

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A MainStay Suites hotel with a modern design, parking lot, and a clear sky.

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

A modern restaurant with a variety of seating options including tables, chairs, and sofas.

3. Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Lynn

$85

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

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

4. Wildwood Lodge

18.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Eva

$104

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, a counter with a menu, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a microwave.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee table.

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

5. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

13.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Debra

$105

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent sign, and a well-lit facade.

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

6. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

19.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Marilyn

$113

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a grill, and a pergola with string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a ceiling with recessed lighting, and a view of a building through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered lobby area, and a flagpole.

A modern conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV screen.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

13.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Jan

$114

$128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small side table, and a floor lamp.

A hotel kitchen with buffet stations, a coffee machine, and a large flat-screen TV on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a poolside seating area, and a view of a parking lot.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

14.3 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Ryan

$107

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern breakfast area with a self-serve station, a large apple-shaped sign, and a kitchen display.

A lobby with a brown sofa, grey armchairs, a small round table, and a vending machine.

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

13.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Colleen

$109

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.

10. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

14.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

John

$108

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a framed picture on the wall, a sink, and a microwave.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with stone and brick facade.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a clear entrance, American flags, and a welcoming sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large blue accent wall.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

14 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Victoria

$98

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A single-story motel with a small front porch and a sign indicating it is a motel office.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small desk area.

A single-story motel with a beige exterior, a covered parking area, and a small garden with pink flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a view of the outside.

12. Edgetowner Motel

10.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Tom

$60

$67 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a floral mural.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and tables, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and potted plants.

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

13. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

15.2 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Anne

$75

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a blue sofa and chairs, a dining area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a microwave and refrigerator, and a colorful carpet.

A spacious lobby with a curved blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with chairs. There is a staircase with a railing leading to an upper level.

A vending machine area with various snacks and drinks.

14. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

15.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Mikel

$97

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a sign above the entrance, and a covered walkway.

A bar area with a stone wall, a TV mounted on the wall, and a refrigerator.

A buffet setup with a bowl of oranges and a container of fruit.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a brown sofa, a small armchair, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

15. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

16.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

DeLana

$115

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a television above the island.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, a 'Welcome' sign, and a clear entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a cityscape view.

16. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

16.3 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

"We had an excellent stay. I was impressed with the friendly staff who helped us with everything. Comfortable beds, great shower pressure for a refreshing shower, Plus a breakfast that was better than Continental with fresh eggs ,russet potatoes along with a waffle maker, oatmeal al, fresh crisp apples ,russet potatoes and sausage. The decor, Lobby Etc looked updated new carpet new colors upbeat vibe"

Sharon

$85

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel corridor with a reception desk, a microwave, two chairs, and a TV screen displaying a promotional message.

A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola machine.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, chairs, a TV screen, and a poster on the wall.

17. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

15.5 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Brian

$54

$60 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio with modern seating and a built-in fireplace.

A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a chair.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a kitchen visible in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

18.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Megan

$83

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel with a large, illuminated entrance canopy and a prominent 'HOTELS' sign.

A modern lounge area with sofas, ottomans, and a bar area.

A bar area with a 'WXYZ' sign, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and four black bar stools.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa, green chairs, and a large striped umbrella.

19. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Mary

$92

$103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

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

18.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Adin

$83

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 1,136 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,216 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines	9.2 Wonderful 761 reviews	View
Wildwood Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 1,229 reviews	View
Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek	8.8 Excellent 980 reviews	View

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