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Latest Iowa Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARDes Moines
3 stars from 236 ﷼
4+ stars from 378 ﷼
Ames
3+ stars from 300 ﷼
Dubuque
3 stars from 360 ﷼
4+ stars from 480 ﷼
Carter Lake
3+ stars from 294 ﷼

Best Iowa hotels

These are the best prices for Apr 4 - 5.
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - Dubuque - Lobby
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Dubuque, IA, United States
7.7Good(869)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
570 ﷼+
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center - Ames - Restaurant
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ames, IA, United States
8.8Very good(496)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
499 ﷼+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport - Des Moines - Bedroom
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Des Moines, IA, United States
7.8Good(1490)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
444 ﷼+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames - Ames - Patio
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames, IA, United States
9.1Wonderful(151)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
461 ﷼+
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Hotel Julien Dubuque - Dubuque - Restaurant
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
8.7Very good(1000)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
435 ﷼+
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Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr - Des Moines - Pool
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
Des Moines, IA, United States
5.3Fair(844)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
436 ﷼+
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton - Des Moines - Restaurant
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
Downtown
9.1Wonderful(397)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
773 ﷼+
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown By IHG - Des Moines - Lobby
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown By IHG
East Village
8.8Very good(606)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
626 ﷼+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames - Ames - Building
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames, IA, United States
9.2Wonderful(75)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
506 ﷼+
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GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames - Ames - Living room
GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames
Ames, IA, United States
7.3Good(598)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
349 ﷼+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus - Ames - Lobby
Sleep Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames, IA, United States
8.6Very good(450)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
334 ﷼+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown - Des Moines - Building
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
East Village
7.9Good(700)
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
778 ﷼+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Iowa

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Iowa with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hotel rates in Iowa?

Hotels are cheapest in Iowa in December, with average rates of 409 ﷼/night. In comparison, October is the most expensive month, with prices at 646 ﷼/night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Iowa?

Sunday offers the lowest rates in Iowa, with an average nightly price of 430 ﷼/night. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at 598 ﷼/night.

How much is a hotel in Iowa for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Iowa found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was 307 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 474 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 199 ﷼.

How much is a hotel in Iowa for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in Iowa for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for 196 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 307 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 547 ﷼ per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Iowa?

Book at least 23 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Iowa hotel.

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How much is a Iowa hotel?

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Good to know

Low season

November

High season

February

Average price (weeknight)

471 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

604 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 44% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 21% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect Iowa hotel

  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Iowa for 5 days.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Iowa

  • What is the most popular destination in Iowa?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Des Moines (75% of total searches to Iowa). The next most popular destinations are Ames (8%) and Dubuque (8%). Searches for hotels in Carter Lake (8%) are also popular.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Iowa?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Iowa for as cheap as 155 ﷼ (Des Moines) in the last 3 days. The average price is 577 ﷼.

Where to stay in Iowa?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Iowa by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

Everything you need to know for your stay in Iowa