Altoona, Iowa Hotels

Altoona, Iowa, is located about five minutes from Des Moines, and is the home of Adventureland Amusement Park and Prairie Meadows Casino. Altoona's recreational parks offer more than 5 miles of bike trails, fishing, hiking, boating and cross-country skiing. If you are planning to stay in Altoona, there are plenty of hotel options, ranging from budget to luxury accommodations.

Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn, adjacent to Adventureland Park and Prairie Meadows Casino, carries a 2-diamond AAA rating. Treat yourself to a whirlpool guestroom, boasting a large hot tub right in the room. Amenities for all rooms include an indoor pool, free breakfast and evening snacks, a free meal on Wednesdays (Night Manager's Social), pillow top beds and free wireless Internet. A free shuttle is provided to Prairie Meadows Casino.

Heartland Inn
300 34th Avenue NW
Altoona, IA 50009
(800) 334-3277
heartlandinns.com/loc_Altoona.php

Holiday Inn Express

The Holiday Inn Express offers an on-site fitness center, pool and whirlpool, business center, high-speed Internet, in-room movies and video games, complimentary breakfast bar and a mini refrigerator available in all rooms. Suites offer extra room, with a kitchenette, separate living area with sleeper sofa and table with chairs.

Holiday Inn Express
165 Adventureland Drive NW
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-1855
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel-directory/iowa/altoona

Motel 6

Motel 6 caters to the budget traveler. Accommodations are fairly basic, with an indoor pool serving as one of the standout amenities. In-room amenities include queen beds, desks and rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. Hotel include a free shuttle to Prairie Meadows Casino, free local calls, free morning coffee and free expanded cable. Children under 18 stay free with a parent and pets are welcome.

Motel 6
3225 Adventureland Drive
Altoona, IA 50009-9571
(515) 967-5252
motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=1420

Settle Inn & Suites

The Settle Inn offers 12 themed spa suites. Each suite comes with a private spa and luxurious king bed. Themes include jungle, tropical, safari, mountain, presidential and old west. Hotel amenities include a free deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool and spa, free wireless Internet, guest laundry and free coffee. Guestroom amenities include queen and king beds, sitting area, recliners, table & chairs and microwave and refrigerator.

Settle Inn
2101 Adventureland Drive
Altoona, IA 50009-9471
(515) 967-7888
settleinn.com

Adventureland Inn Resort

Adventureland Inn Resort is the perfect spot for families to relax. From three pools, swim-up bar and two hot tubs to the two arcades on-site, there are plenty opportunities for family fun. An outdoor pool is open in the summer. Room amenities include flat screen TVs, mini refrigerators and sitting chairs. Suite amenities include larger sitting areas, microwaves and Jacuzzis. Free trolley service is provided to Adventureland Park.

Adventureland Inn
3200 Adventureland Drive
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 265-7321
adventurelandpark.com

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