Adventureland Inn

2.5 star property

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2 indoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool loungers
Room | Terrace/patio
Room
Suite | Bathroom
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Altoona

A family-friendly stay in Altoona awaits you at Adventureland Inn. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Cinemark Altoona. Highlights at this hotel include 2 indoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the Hot tub, kids' swimming pool, pool cabanas and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Altoona hotel include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Altoona - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Adventureland - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪B-Bop's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Adventureland Inn

Adventureland Inn offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a swim-up bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and a corner/local shop are also featured at the family-friendly Adventureland Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Altoona hotel is smoke free.

  • 185 guestrooms or units
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Corner/local shop
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Adventureland Inn offers 185 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Altoona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Splash pad

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 November 2024 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 15 January and 17 January.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Adventureland Des Moines
Adventureland Resort
Adventureland Resort Altoona
Adventureland Inn Altoona
Adventureland Inn
Adventureland Hotel Altoona
Adventureland Inn Des Moines
Adventure Land Inn
Adventureland Inn Altoona, Iowa
Adventureland Inn Hotel
Adventureland Inn Altoona
Adventureland Inn Hotel Altoona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Adventureland Inn?

Adventureland Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Adventureland Inn?

Yep, Adventureland Inn has a free self car park.

Does Adventureland Inn have a pool?

Adventureland Inn has 2 indoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and on a lounger.

Is Adventureland Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Adventureland Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Adventureland Inn?

No, Adventureland Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Adventureland Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Adventureland Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Adventureland Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Adventureland Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1000 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marquetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Great family funhouse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice resort. We were not there long, but will definitely stay again, if we are up that way!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fun for the kids and lots to do right around there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly & helpful! Very much enjoyed our stay & the pool!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Margery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun place quiet people friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a great place to stay , the kids pool broke while we were there but otherwise awesome place to stay @!breakfast had many options with children this was a bonus for us Thank you we’ll definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty to do in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the walking distance everywhere and we were luckily to get a newly renovated room! Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to take children under the age of ten, my kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ease of walkinh around, the friendly staff were there to answer questions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and casino
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family enjoyed it. Had fun pool side room, and restaurant was good. Didn't have to leave the hotel that was A+
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. We loved the splash pad and pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice rooms. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Jose

Nice view of the small lake!👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place under construction
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools are a lot of fun. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They were closing so some pools and areas weren’t open but the staff was amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and efficient. Room was clean and well kept. So many things to do, great to be able to go to campground as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe an convenient easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was thorough with all the information about the details on the pool and the hotel amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room, lots of activities for the young one he had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024