Des Moines has 23 hotels with in-room jacuzzi tubs from Clive to Pella. Des Lux Hotel leads downtown at a 4.6 rating with freestanding spa tubs and romance packages from $170.
The 23 jacuzzi rooms in Des Moines spread across a suburban ring rather than clustering downtown. Most sit along the I-80 and I-35 corridors in Clive, West Des Moines, Johnston, and Urbandale. Jetted corner tubs start at $76 a night. Des Lux Hotel near the downtown skywalk breaks the pattern. It is a boutique with freestanding oval soaking tubs, spa service, and a Grand Romance package built for anniversary nights. For something beyond a highway chain, Stoney Creek in Johnston leans into woodland lodge decor around its in-room whirlpool. Wildwood Lodge in Clive pairs cabin-style rooms with a fire pit and trail access. Pella and Osceola sit farther out, where you trade proximity for price. Lakeside Hotel Casino runs $64 with lake views from the tub.
23 hotelsFrom $64 – $425/nightBest rating 4.8
23 properties
Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites
Clive, Iowa
Very Good902 reviews
4.2
Near Living History Farms with a Jacuzzi in the room, wood finishes, pool, and free breakfast. Clean rooms and an inviting indoor hot tub in west Des Moines.
Pet-friendly Drury near I-235 with a hot tub and marble bathroom, gym, and free breakfast. Spotless quiet rooms and the Drury evening kickback twelve miles from downtown.
Lodge-style hotel near Johnston with a Jacuzzi suite, wood finishes, pool, and free breakfast. The woodland decor and the relaxing hot tub set a different tone than the highway chains.
Near the Des Moines airport with a hot tub in the room, pool, and free breakfast. Helpful friendly staff, though some note the property needs attention.
Boutique hotel near downtown Des Moines with a freestanding spa tub, marble bathroom, fireplaces, and spa service. The romantic atmosphere and the spacious suites stand out.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
Urbandale, Iowa
Good668 reviews
3.7
In Urbandale near Des Moines with a hot tub and fitness center. Clean comfortable rooms in a quiet setting close to Adventureland and the I-80 corridor.
Downtown Des Moines Marriott with a spa tub, fitness center, and restaurant. Central location near the skywalk system and the East Village restaurants.
Downtown near the Iowa Events Center with a Jacuzzi in the room, indoor pool, and free hot breakfast. Convenient for shows and events at the Wells Fargo Arena.
Historic Hotel Fort Des Moines with a hot tub, marble bathroom, and restaurant. The restored 1919 building blends old charm with modern comfort near downtown.
In Ankeny with a hot tub in the room, wood finishes, pool, and free breakfast. The relaxing hot tub and the friendly staff near the Ankeny trail system.
West Des Moines Staybridge with a hot tub, pool, free breakfast, and gym. Affordable and convenient, with clean spacious rooms near the I-235 corridor.
Near the Des Moines airport with an outdoor hot tub, free breakfast, and fitness center. Clean quiet rooms for a practical overnight near the terminal.
Classic Ames property near Iowa State University with soaking tub options and a shared lounge. Walking distance to Memorial Union and the Lied Recreation Athletic Center.
Nine spa tub hotels dot north central Iowa from Fort Dodge to Carroll. The highest-rated is GrandStay Algona at 4.7 with a freestanding oval tub for $87, the only independent property in a Wyndham-heavy market.
The highest-rated is Donna's Premier Lodging in Ohio's Amish country at a perfect 5.0. For lake views with your soak, the Lodge On Lake Detroit starts at $170 a night.
The Gold Collection groups 62 hotels rated 4.5 or higher across the United States, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The Reserve at Hot Springs leads the tier with a perfect 5.0.
62 properties
Frequently Asked Questions
Downtown puts you walking distance to Court Avenue and the State Capitol. The tradeoff is tub quality: downtown rooms mostly have standard rectangular soaking tubs in the bathroom. The western suburbs around Clive and West Des Moines have the enlarged jetted corner tubs, starting from $85 at Stoney Creek Hotel Johnston. Wildwood Lodge in Clive has the same tub style with cabin decor from $119. The drive from either suburb to downtown takes fifteen minutes on I-235.
Court Avenue District has the densest stretch of restaurants and bars downtown. Book a tub room at Holiday Inn Express Downtown and the strip is a four-block walk. The East Village just north runs quieter with sharper menus. Staying in the western suburbs near Jordan Creek Town Center means driving in for dinner, which rules out a walkable evening. It is fifteen minutes on I-235 from Clive, so the evening still works if you do not mind the drive.
At most chains here it means an enlarged jetted corner tub built for two, set into a corner of the room or the bathroom. Drury Inn in West Des Moines has one in the bathroom with marble finishes from $108. Des Lux Hotel is the outlier: a freestanding oval soaking tub with spa-grade finishes from $170. One budget property near the airport has only a shared outdoor hot tub. If jets and privacy both matter, confirm 'in-room' and 'jetted' when you book.
Iowa State Fair runs eleven days every August and fills the metro, suburbs included. Jacuzzi suites go first because couples want the upgrade over a standard room, and there are only so many per property. Rates climb across the board. Tulip Time fills Pella every May, which tightens the south side of the market. January through March is the best window: rates bottom out and you can book any tub configuration the same week.
Both happen here but they do not overlap much. The convention hotels downtown cater to work travel with standard rectangular tubs and a practical feel. Couples looking for a romantic weekend gravitate west toward Clive and Johnston, where lodge-style properties have larger jetted tubs and quieter settings. Hotel Fort Des Moines is the exception downtown: the restored 1919 building has modern suites that feel like a proper getaway.
