Title: Mountain 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 Mountain 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 ## Mountain Hotels in Central Iowa ![Wildwood Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7600000/7599000/7598985/c7d37989_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA - 1 hour drive from Iowa State University Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,203 reviews) "I really enjoy staying at the Wildwood Lodge. Its decor is getting fatigued. Bathroom door had a hole on the inside. Likely from the shower curtain not reaching the shower stall on the bottom. Cracked tiles on the floor and the mirror was barely holding together. Everything was very clean!" Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Wildwood-Lodge.h7598985.Hotel-Information) ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/8b967b66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA - 1 hour drive from Iowa State University Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,773 reviews) "Staff was very friendly and helpful. The building is a little outdated and could use some work but overall it is a good experience. Love the woodsy vibe" Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Stoney-Creek-Hotel-Des-Moines-Johnston.h1152222.Hotel-Information) [See all 1,507 properties in Central Iowa](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=6059968) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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