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Cheap Motels in Des Moines

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (442 reviews)
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 out of 5
3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA
Stay at this motel in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (378 reviews)
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

2 out of 5
4940 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa State Fairgrounds are ...
5.6/10 (183 reviews)
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2 out of 5
3225 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
Stay at this motel in Altoona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free casino shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.8/10 (1,010 reviews)
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (617 reviews)
Cozy Rest Motel
Palace Inn

Palace Inn

2.5 out of 5
6215 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Adventureland and Wells Fargo Arena are located ...
4.8/10 (43 reviews)
Palace Inn
Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines

Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines

2 out of 5
10841 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and ...
Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,027 reviews)
"The only disappointment was regarding the Speakeasy. The hotel website did not clarify that seating was very limited to not available at all. The was no open bar and only a handful of tables that required advance reservations. We had planned our trip and told our guests that the Speakeasy was our ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,548 reviews)
"I liked the fact that it wasn’t the most expensive hotel room on the planet but it wasn’t great either. It was just so so. It poured for the entire first night and what do you know I couldn’t get a single tv channel to come in, not a one. It just said signal loss. Oh well, thank goodness for cell ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Everything was clean and staff weree very kind!!!"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Des Moines

Book Last Minute Motel Deals in Des Moines

So, funds are a little tight right now, and you’re looking for a beyond-great deal for cheap motels in Des Moines this weekend. A buy one taco, get three free kind of bargain. One that’s all that and a bag of tortilla chips. And while you can search for the cheapest motel in Des Moines until your fingers go numb (just don’t spill salsa on your keyboard), there are even bigger savings at unreal spots for you to discover.

The s’mores of accommodations

Sure, you can find Des Moines motels aplenty. They’re a dime a dozen, practically. But when you book Hot Rate Deals from Hotwire, you can leave the bargain motels for another time and go for something way sweeter. Because for the same amount of dough, you can get so much more. Like a killer 4-star hotel deal, more. And you can get it for this weekend.

So, polish off that last taco and put away the idea that you can only afford to look for cheap motels in Des Moines for your quick getaway. Booking a spicy hotel with a Hotwire Hot Rate is here to save the weekend. And your wallet.

Put the “fun” in funds

Hotwire Hot Rate hotels allow you to keep the fun going longer for way less scratch. Instead of looking for motels with monthly rates, filter your unreal hotel deal by:

  • Price: Get those low motel prices but with high-end resort vibes by finding a hotel with a super-low Hotwire Hot Rate.

  • Amenities: Been in search of pet friendly motels Des Moines? Find a hotel with all the amenities you’ve been craving, from the strongest Wi-Fi to the most sparkling of pools, and all with your little dog, too.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re getting champagne treatment on your beer budget and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to see who’s loving where.

Pack away the idea of having to book the cheapest motel in Des Moines and get way more bang for your buck. When you book with Hotwire, you can have the hotel of your dreams and still have enough cash left to re-up on those tacos.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Motels

How much does it cost to stay at a motel in Des Moines?

Most people choose to stay in motels to save a couple bucks and bank on a good deal. If you’re looking for cheap motels in Des Moines, why not level up your savings and your spot by booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead? When you book a Hot Rate, you end up getting way more bang for your buck. You’ll feel like you’re getting surf ‘n’ turf for kids’ menu prices, even when you book at the last minute. Because the longer you wait to book a Hot Rate deal, the bigger the savings get.


What are the best motels to stay in Des Moines?

Even the best Des Moines motels are sure to leave you wanting more. Instead of waking up on the wrong side of regret in a cheap motel, get more than you expected and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Looking for big-time amenities like sparkling pools, high-end gyms, or primo locations? You won’t get that with any ol’ motel in Des Moines. But when you book a Hot Rate deal, you could get a 4-star hotel for a 2-star price. You’ll be saying, “Motel, who?” as you luxuriate in a fluffy hotel robe. 


What are some cheap motels in Des Moines?

Sure, you can find a handful and a half of cheap motels in Des Moines for your last-minute getaway, but why stop there? You could get so much more on your quick trip to Des Moines with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Yeah, you might luck out at your motel in Des Moines and get some less-scratchy sheets. But why risk it? Save dough and get a top-shelf hotel when you book with a Hotwire Hot Rate. Just pick the area, scope out what you’re looking for (amenities, price, even reviews), and book. You won’t find out the exact name of the spot until after you’ve booked, but expect to really score. 


How can I find weekly rate motels in Des Moines?

If you’re looking to pack it in and stay a while, you deserve a deal. And not just at any motel in Des Moines will do when you could get a big upgrade thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates. Snag the best deal on a hotel that has everything you want for your extended stay and for way less than you thought you’d spend. A win like that deserves a celebration—beyond the best motel vending machine snacks. 


Are there any pet-friendly motels in Des Moines?

If traveling with your four-legged best bud is a must, your stay has to be pet-friendly. And you could search for pet-friendly motels in Des Moines for hours, but there’s a way better option for you and that fur-faced sweetie. Grab life with four paws and get a great deal on an incredible (and pet-friendly) hotel for less bones than you would think. Get out of the doghouse and scratch up a 4-star hotel at a 2-star price—treats all around.