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Jan 13 - Jan 15
Johnston
2 nights
8.8/10 - Excellent (1,942 reviews)
"This hotel was amazing would stay again. BREAKFAST had many options and the family loved the hotel."
Reviewed November 11, 2026
Roundtrip • Montreal (YUL) - Des Moines (DSM)
YUL - DSM • 1 stop DSM - YUL • 1 stop
CA $770
per traveller
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Jan 13 - Jan 15
Downtown Des Moines
2 nights
9.6/10 - Exceptional (1,424 reviews)
"Room was super clean, spacious and staff was amazing and very helpful. The bar is super cool. Hint: speakeasy"
Reviewed November 11, 2026
Roundtrip • Montreal (YUL) - Des Moines (DSM)
YUL - DSM • 1 stop DSM - YUL • 1 stop
CA $850
per traveller
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Jan 13 - Jan 15
Drake
2 nights
9.4/10 - Exceptional (1,008 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable and it had a sleeper couch and small kitchette with a decent sized fridge, sink, microwave, dishwasher coffee maker and dishes/glasses/cups"
Reviewed November 11, 2026
Roundtrip • Montreal (YUL) - Des Moines (DSM)
YUL - DSM • 1 stop DSM - YUL • 1 stop
CA $793
per traveller
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Jan 13 - Jan 15
Downtown Des Moines
2 nights
8.2/10 - Very good (1,000 reviews)
"The website said free parking, as it is located downtown. I double checked that there was free parking. We got there and we were charged 30 dollars to park for one night!!! I told the front desk it said free parking, she said " No free parking if you book through expdeia..I am so angry about this, I will never use expdeia again!!! Also probably never stay in a hotel downtown again..how ridiculous. Especially on a Sunday night, the hotel was empty and so was the parking ..."
Reviewed November 10, 2026
Roundtrip • Montreal (YUL) - Des Moines (DSM)
YUL - DSM • 1 stop DSM - YUL • 1 stop
CA $817
per traveller
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Jan 13 - Jan 15
Clive
2 nights
9.6/10 - Exceptional (1,236 reviews)
Roundtrip • Montreal (YUL) - Des Moines (DSM)
YUL - DSM • 1 stop DSM - YUL • 1 stop
CA $847
per traveller
found 1 hour ago
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Rating: 9.2/10 (1,624 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Rating: 8.8/10 (945 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Rating: 8.8/10 (573 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Rating: 8.8/10 (976 reviews)
Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Rating: 9.4/10 (327 reviews)
Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football game or basketball game.
Rating: 8.8/10 (374 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
Rating: 8.8/10 (176 reviews)
Catch an event at UNI-Dome during your trip to Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and casinos in this family-friendly area.
Rating: 8.4/10 (188 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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Whether it's luxurious or cheap, family vacations in Central Iowa are among the most memorable experiences you'll ever have with your family. It can be a great way to bond and explore new destinations with the people you love most. Plus, it's easy to keep an eye on your little ones without having to worry about how they are with a sitter back home. You may even meet some other families and establish long-lasting friendships.
Using search filters makes finding the perfect family-friendly vacation easy. You can implement the search filter for family-friendly accommodations specifically, but that's just the beginning. You'll also find search filters for price range along with the desired number of bedrooms, so you can ensure you have enough space for everyone you want to bring to Central Iowa.
Price varies quite a bit, ranging from CA $770 to CA $850. The price you'll be paying depends on a variety of factors, and you can filter for them all. You can implement a filter for your budget limitations and also remove any 4- and 5-star stays from your search. You can even filter by accommodation type, which can present you with cheap alternatives to what is typically considered standard.
The right time to book family-friendly vacation packages in Central Iowa depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking to save, booking during least popular month tends to be cheaper compared to the rest of the year, though that's not always a guarantee. Keep in mind that the off-season and the busy season differ from place to place, with family-friendly vacations in Canada being very different compared to options in France and Spain, for example.
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If you're looking to make the most out of the available activities in Central Iowa, you'll need to consider what your family likes to do. Cater your itinerary to your family's interests, and you'll create memories that you and your kids will hold on to for the rest of your lives whether it's family ski vacations in Central Iowa or something a bit more relaxed.
If you're looking for a luxury family vacation to Central Iowa, you can use search filters to find the best options available. Activate the filter for 5-star packages to only see the best of the best. Plus, you'll find a range of first-class flights available to make even the journey there top-of-the-line.
Finding deals is easy when you take advantage of the array of available search filters. You can set budget limitations and remove 4- and 5-star options from your search. If you don't want to miss out on your favourite amenities, however, you can consider travelling during , which often have lower prices because of the off-season in Central Iowa.
If you're looking for a fully refundable reservation, you won't have to look far on Expedia. Quite a few properties in Central Iowa are fully refundable. You can search for this feature, but always make sure to check the specific property's policies and requirements before booking.
When you book with Expedia, you can book your accommodation and your flight together, with some discounts available for doing both at once. Additionally, you may be able to enjoy special discounts with Expedia Rewards that will earn you points you can then put toward discounts for subsequent bookings.