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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property

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Stroll through the serene courtyard, surrounded by a mix of brick and siding exteriors.
Situated on a grassy area, this motel offers comfortable accommodations with multiple rooms.
Stocked beverage vending machines offer a variety of drinks.
Relax in a stylish room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable chair, and desk area.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and a table for a leisurely break.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
3225 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Adventureland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guests can enjoy a tranquil courtyard with a gazebo and small pool.

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.7 out of 5, Good, (391)
The price is NZ$296
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

About the area

Altoona

With a stay at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East in Altoona, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. .This motel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Casey's Center.
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What's nearby

  • Adventureland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 17.2 km

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 with free parking, near Adventureland
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. If you're ready for some gaming fun, you can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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
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6 Altoona, Ia Des Moines East
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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 234 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 187 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 211 out of 1000 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Richard, Pleasant Hill

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hit water. And they knew it when we checked in. No hot water for two days. They did offer a two hour late check out. Rather have the HOT WATER. Very dirty area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James C

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ambiance, or lack of same
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel 6 in Altoona Iowa wouldn't take my expedia reservation. Also, it was a dump! What looked like homeless people were hanging put in the lobby. The person at the desk (behind bullet proof glass) didnt speak english. Needless to say, i didnt stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the ice machine not in working order found a bug on the bed not sure what kind it was black and oval like I don't think we will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was very uncomfortable and the pillows were very thin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not kid friendly there was guy in this underwear outside all the time going in and out a door that the deadbolt was ripped out of had to ask for towels for the pool they said we had to “exchange our room towels to get pool towels” the light had no bulb in it for the mirror to get ready in front of no soap in the shower cigarette buts inside and outside of the building the TV would not turn off we had to sleep with it on couldn’t figure it out terrible stay will not be returning ever.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made guests feel important
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack, Earlham

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Icky place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gurjant

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025