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If you can’t find a motel in Urbandale, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 37 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines: Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center. Enjoy access to the 24-hour business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Urbandale is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) away. Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from the heart of Urbandale. Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East: Central Urbandale is 11.2 mi (18 km) away. A snack bar/deli along with freebies like WiFi, parking, and a casino shuttle are available during your stay. Covered Bridge Inn: 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from the heart of Urbandale. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

In this family-friendly area, you can check out the shops and enjoy the restaurants while you’re sightseeing. People visiting Urbandale have good things to say about the festivals. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Brookshire Open Space, John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Gray’s Lake Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Pump It Up, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, and Science Center of Iowa. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Merle Hay Mall, Buccaneer Arena, and Living History Farms.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Urbandale to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Urbandale are January, February, November, and March, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Urbandale to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.