None of the hotels here lists a pool slide. All 10 include a free breakfast, and 2 add an outdoor pool for summer.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Des Moines, IA
An all-suite hotel by Drake University with a heated indoor saline pool, on the smaller side according to guests. Every suite has a kitchenette with a dishwasher, and breakfast is free.
SaltwaterHeatedFree breakfastKitchen in every room5 min See the pool -
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Johnston, IA
A Northwoods-lodge-style hotel with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a hot tub that guests regularly praise. Rooms include an expanded king with bunk beds that sleeps 7, and continental breakfast is free.
Hot tubOutdoor pool tooFree breakfastSuites with kitchens10 min See the pool -
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA · Pool 9 AM to 10 PM
One of the few Des Moines-area hotels with both an indoor and an outdoor pool, plus a whirlpool, open 9 AM to 10 PM. Free hot breakfast and a free 5:30 Kickback with hot food each evening keep meal costs down.
Hot tubOutdoor pool tooFree breakfast10 min See the pool -
Staybridge Suites West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
An all-suite hotel two minutes from Jordan Creek Town Center with an indoor pool and hot tub. Every suite has a full kitchen, and breakfast is free.
Hot tubFree breakfastKitchen in every room10 min See the pool -
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Des Moines, IA · Pool 6 AM to 10 PM
Every room is a two-room suite with a fridge and microwave, and the indoor pool is open 6 AM to 10 PM. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and a free evening reception are included.
Free breakfastKitchen in every room5 min See the pool -
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
Altoona, IA
An indoor pool about four minutes' drive from Adventureland, with studio suites that have a kitchenette. Breakfast is free.
Free breakfastSuites with kitchens10 min See the pool -
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale
Urbandale, IA · Pool 6 AM to 10 PM
An indoor pool and hot tub open 6 AM to 10 PM, with one-bedroom two-queen suites that sleep 6. Breakfast is free.
Hot tubFree breakfast10 min See the pool -
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ankeny
Ankeny, IA
An all-suite hotel with an indoor pool and two-bedroom suites that sleep up to 8, each with a stovetop and oven. Breakfast is free.
Free breakfastKitchen in every room10 min See the pool -
Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel
Ankeny, IA · Pool 7 AM to 10 PM
A heated indoor pool open 7 AM to 10 PM, with children under 17 needing an adult. Breakfast is free, and some rooms have a sitting area and sofa bed.
HeatedFree breakfast10 min See the pool -
Wildwood Lodge
Clive, IA · Pool 7 AM to 10 PM
A Northwoods-style lodge with an indoor pool open 7 AM to 10 PM and a free full breakfast. The hot tub is listed as unavailable until 31 December 2026.
Hot tubFree breakfast10 min See the pool
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Compare the pools
Facts from each hotel's own pages and listings| Hotel | From Des Moines | Heated | Pool slide | Kids' pool | Hot tub | Outdoor too | Pool hours | Free breakfast |
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| Home2 Suites DrakeDes Moines | 5 min | Yes | — | — | — | No | — | Yes |
| Stoney Creek JohnstonJohnston | 10 min | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Drury Inn West Des MoinesWest Des Moines | 10 min | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | 9 AM to 10 PM | Yes |
| Staybridge West Des MoinesWest Des Moines | 10 min | — | — | — | Yes | No | — | Yes |
| Embassy Suites DowntownDes Moines | 5 min | — | — | — | — | No | 6 AM to 10 PM | Yes |
| Hampton Inn AltoonaAltoona | 10 min | — | — | — | — | No | — | Yes |
| Holiday Inn Express UrbandaleUrbandale | 10 min | — | — | — | Yes | No | 6 AM to 10 PM | Yes |
| Homewood Suites AnkenyAnkeny | 10 min | — | — | — | — | No | — | Yes |
| Best Western Premier AnkenyAnkeny | 10 min | Yes | — | — | — | No | 7 AM to 10 PM | Yes |
| Wildwood Lodge CliveClive | 10 min | — | — | — | Yes | No | 7 AM to 10 PM | Yes |
A blue tick means yes. "—" means the hotel doesn't publish it. "Kids' pool" includes zero-depth entry and splash pads. Drive times are estimates from downtown without traffic.
Want more than a pool?
See all water park hotels near Des MoinesThese hotels have a full indoor water park, with slides, splash zones and more.
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Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center
Des Moines, IA · 18,000 sq ft indoor
The only Des Moines hotel with an indoor water park: about 18,000 sq ft with two 160 ft slides, a 40 ft pirate ship play center and a zero-depth pool. Outside summer the park opens on weekends only.
Passes included5 min See details
Quick picks
Picking a pool hotel in Des Moines
Most hotels in Des Moines list "indoor pool" and stop there. We pulled the details families ask about from each hotel's own pages and listings: whether the pool is heated, if there's a slide or a shallow kids' pool, the hot tub, pool hours and the age rules.
Want more than a pool? Ramada Tropics has a full indoor water park, starting about 5 min from Des Moines.
Where they are
How to choose a hotel pool
Ask about the temperature
Few hotels publish it. Babies and toddlers get cold fast in a cool pool.
Shallow water matters
A kids' pool or zero-depth entry beats a bigger pool that starts at 3 feet.
Check the hours
Many pools close at 10 or 11 PM and some open late in the morning.
Slides have rules
Pool slides often run only at set times or when a lifeguard is on duty.
Count the extras
Free breakfast and a fridge or kitchen save more than a cheaper rate.
Parents ask
Which hotels in Des Moines have a pool with a water slide?
None of the pool hotels on this page lists a slide. For slides, look at Des Moines water park hotels.
Are hotel pools in Des Moines heated?
Home2 Suites Drake and Best Western Premier Ankeny say their indoor pool is heated. Most indoor hotel pools are kept warm, but few hotels publish a temperature.
What are the pool hours at Des Moines hotels?
Drury Inn West Des Moines: 9 AM to 10 PM. Embassy Suites Downtown: 6 AM to 10 PM. Holiday Inn Express Urbandale: 6 AM to 10 PM. Best Western Premier Ankeny: 7 AM to 10 PM. Hours change by season, so check at check-in.
Can kids use the pool without an adult?
Usually not. Stoney Creek Johnston: Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult. Best Western Premier Ankeny: Children under 17 must be supervised by an adult. Wildwood Lodge Clive: Under 16 must be supervised by an adult.
Which Des Moines pool hotels include breakfast?
Home2 Suites Drake, Stoney Creek Johnston, Drury Inn West Des Moines, Staybridge West Des Moines, Embassy Suites Downtown, Hampton Inn Altoona, Holiday Inn Express Urbandale, Homewood Suites Ankeny, Best Western Premier Ankeny and Wildwood Lodge Clive include a free breakfast.
Is there a hotel with a water park near Des Moines?
Yes. Ramada Tropics has an indoor water park, the closest about 5 min away.
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Pool facts come from each hotel's website, brand pages and booking listings, checked October 2026. How we collect our data.