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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Adventureland

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Television
Vending machine
Lobby

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 247
SAR 277 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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The price is SAR 247
SAR 277 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

About the neighborhood

Map
3225 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009

What's nearby

  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 16 min walk
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 17 min walk
  • Adventureland - 2 min drive
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel near Adventureland
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East provides amenities like laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free casino shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 115 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free casino shuttle

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 35

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

6 Moines East Altoona
Motel 6 Moines East Altoona
6 Altoona, Ia Des Moines East
Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East located?

Situated in Altoona, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Outlets of Des Moines. Altoona Dog Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 195 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 221 out of 1003 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Whitney Smith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It was good for what I needed and that was a one place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, close to things to do and nearby food options. I believe the pool is open again, but I have not tried it out yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to many things to do. Good place to rest and refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always nice to me. It is a good place to stay and there are lots of nearby options for food etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here pretty regularly, and have not had a bad experience yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good beds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff comfortable good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services, my favorite hotel 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly; property was mediocre at best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall decent place to rest and relax. Many nearby options for most anything you want to do, the area is not really walking friendly however. The staff is always friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It was a good stay for the night, right off the interstate. Safe but looks a little creepy with the truck parking behind. Good price for the night though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Same things as my last review. I like the staff here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place to lay your head for the night, and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

OK room for an overnight stay
Worked for the night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent place to lay your
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is close to most things you could want. But not really walking friendly, and the parking lot could use some work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is decent place to rest and clean up. It is not realy walking friendly though. Many things nearby too do. Wish they would re-open the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOUG

Best rates
Exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
For the price it wasn’t terrible the room just had a weird smell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

AUGUSTUS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is close to everything, not really walking friendly though. The interstate is right there, so some noise issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024