Title: Adventure Vacations in Central Iowa 2025/2026 | Expedia.ca ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105990/5c844183-9d43-43db-88d9-98946e7cfdec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Central Iowa Adventure Vacations ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Stay added Flight added Car - Economy - Premium economy - Business class - First class Leaving from Going to Dates Travellers ## Room 1 Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 I only need accommodation for part of my trip - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence ### Better together Save up to CA $1,096 when you book a flight and hotel together\* ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package ### Rest easy Plan, book, and manage your trip all in one place ## Adventure Hotels in Central Iowa ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/100000/99800/99780/1bd10ea8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA 1350 Nw 118th St, Clive, IA - 1 hour drive from Iowa State University Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) "It was a nice hotel" Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h99780.Hotel-Information) ![Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51136/5a5531d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites 2500 University Blvd., Ames, IA - 4 min drive from Iowa State University Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) "Loved the hot tub! Beautiful atmosphere!" Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ames-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-University-Park-Inn-Suites.h51136.Hotel-Information) ![Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/710000/700100/700084/29085e88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA - 4 min drive from Iowa State University Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,124 reviews) "Gateway is consistently a great place to stay. Front desk folks are always friendly, competent, and knowledgeable. Rooms are always clean. I usually stay when things are not super busy so the rate is very reasonable. I love it here." 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