The Best Hotels Closest to Badger Creek State Recreation Area in Van Meter - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a wall-mounted artwork depicting a sunset.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.

A reception area with a marble counter, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

A waiting area with a brown sofa, two armchairs, and a blue chair.

1. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

18.7 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Julie

1.446.335 ₫

1.619.895 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

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

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

2. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

14.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Lindsay

2.617.538 ₫

2.931.643 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

3. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

20.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Scott

2.125.130 ₫

2.380.146 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

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

4. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

18.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Michael

2.379.580 ₫

2.665.182 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden cabinet.

A lobby with green armchairs, a sofa, a bench, and a small table. There are framed artworks on the walls and a lamp on a side table.

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

13.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Timothy

2.984.292 ₫

3.342.406 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

6. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

14.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Gary

2.827.224 ₫

3.166.491 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

20.5 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Nicholas

2.510.994 ₫

2.812.313 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

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

8. Wildwood Lodge

18.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Carolyn

2.887.172 ₫

3.233.507 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

A snack display area with a variety of treats and a refrigerated section.

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

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

14 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Lisa

2.554.449 ₫

2.860.984 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

A brick building with outdoor seating and large windows.

10. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

16.3 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Molly

2.339.790 ₫

2.620.565 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

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

15.2 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Cheryl

1.968.586 ₫

2.204.816 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and chairs, featuring a patterned rug and a view of the dining area.

12. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Gina

2.513.184 ₫

2.814.766 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A hotel with a curved exterior, stone facade, and a patio area with outdoor seating.

13. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

13.9 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Carrie

2.741.360 ₫

3.070.323 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 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 multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a large glass facade, and a parking lot.

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

Cicely

2.531.936 ₫

2.835.767 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a mix of brick and stucco exterior.

A buffet setup with various food items, a toaster, and a coffee station.

A reception area with a central counter, two bar stools, and a wall with illuminated panels.

15. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19.8 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Elizabeth

3.413.088 ₫

3.822.658 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, bar stools, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table, and two bedside lamps.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television screen displaying a news program.

16. West Des Moines Marriott

15.7 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

William

3.649.353 ₫

4.087.275 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

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

A hotel with MainStay Suites and Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels. It features a modern design with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

17. MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

13 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Nathan

2.556.805 ₫

2.863.622 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a trash can, and a patterned rug.

A patio area with wicker furniture and a brick wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

14.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Debra Ann

2.769.109 ₫

3.101.403 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

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

18.4 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Toni

2.158.459 ₫

2.417.474 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

20. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

16.6 km from Badger Creek State Recreation Area

les

3.604.449 ₫

4.036.910 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive	6.0 1,006 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 1,107 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 135 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 1,200 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

10/10 Excellent

"Place was nice…people too!"

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff was nice and took care of us promptly"

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

8/10 Good

"Room clean. Beds super comfortable. Good lighting in the parking lot"

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast! Wonderful friendly staff! Love staying at the Drury!!"

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great, very helpful!"

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent

"Well after getting moved on a 90+ degree day from a hotel that had air issues all day long and had JUST gotten it going and being told by the manager YOU need to check our website for changes um no I'm traveling i dont have time to check what about a courtesy call??? Springhill was a breath of fresh COLD air my room was cold when I got to it the lobby also was coland inviting"

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best places I have stayed at. Very clean, had a full size refrigerator, had a cooking stove, dishwasher and dishes! Would definitely recommend"

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

8/10 Good

"Everything very nice including staff. Breakfast normal hotel breakfast stuff. Pool and hot tub very clean. Right next to Cracker Barrel!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and fresh smelling. Staff were very friendly and helpful with anything we needed. Great location not far from the interstate with many restaurants and activities nearby. We will be visiting again!"

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Trindle Park

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Bob Feller Museum

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Van Meter Public Library

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Van Meter City Hall

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West Grand Golf

8.2/10 (34 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in West Des Moines at West Grand Golf. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

After visiting The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Whisper Point Park

After visiting Whisper Point Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Our top choices for Badger Creek State Recreation Area hotels

1. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

2. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

3. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

4. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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

6. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

8. Wildwood Lodge

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

10. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

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

12. Aloft by Marriott Waukee

13. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

14. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

15. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. West Des Moines Marriott

17. MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

18. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West

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

20. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, IA

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Top Badger Creek State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

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

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

Other attractions near Badger Creek State Recreation Area

Trindle Park

Bob Feller Museum

Van Meter Public Library

Van Meter City Hall

West Grand Golf

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Whisper Point Park

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