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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Adventureland

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Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool
Television
Vending machine

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

Explore the area

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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Altoona

At Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Outlets of Des Moines. Highlights at this motel include an indoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free casino shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Altoona motel include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel with free parking, near Adventureland
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An indoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East. Free self parking is available.

This Altoona motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed 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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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6 Altoona, Ia Des Moines East
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East on 25 Sept 2025 start from AU$110.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Yep, Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East has a free self car park.

Does Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East have a pool?

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East has an indoor pool. The pool is open 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

No, Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

6.0

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 185 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 213 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place is neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Weston

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, first of all when we got there and checked in our room, had a used bed and no TV on the wall. I went down to tell the front desk person and he told another guy right in front of me that we asked for a room with fewer amenities for a cheaper price, which is not true. After arguing with him for a few minutes, he ended up giving us another room going into that room. There’s no comforters on the beds. Blood stain on the floor overall just not the greatest experience we’ve had with your company. We usually love staying at motel 6s on our travels. After fighting with him for a while about it, he gave us another room. That room had no comforters on the beds, and the floorboards were all separated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was great, they were very nice and answered any questions we had. Will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The bullet proof glass, made me a little nervous when I checked in. But, the stay went well..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away!!!!!

Absolutely a terrible disgusting place. My kids were crying it’s so bad. Motel 6 should condemn this pile of crap! Bugs in bathtub. Smoke. Absolutely disgusting
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janella, Waterloo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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