La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is a modern retreat near Adventureland, offering free self-serve breakfast and a manager's reception. Enjoy the indoor pool, 24-hour gym, and convenient laundry facilities while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the value and helpful staff.
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Adventureland - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Casey's Center - 14 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 4 min drive
Casey's - 3 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 11 min walk
Culver's - 12 min walk
About this property
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
When you stay at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Adventureland. After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Up to 18 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 34 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free self-service breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception (selected days)
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Built in 2019
24-hour fitness centre
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
46-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – lobby lounge.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision
Policies
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Also known as
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Hotel
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Altoona
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Hotel Altoona
Frequently asked questions
Does La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 34 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines and nearby?
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
What's the area around La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines like?
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines is a short 13-minute walk from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and 9 minutes' walk from Cinemark Altoona. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.
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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with many choices and appealing options. (181 reviews)
The property is very welcoming and accommodating to pets, with a specific area for dogs and no extra fee mentioned. (15 reviews)
The gym was clean, well-equipped, and had modern equipment with TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2025
Good food, nice atmosphere, good location, friendly staff
Cecil
Cecil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Quick trip to Altoona
Nice hotel close to casino and restaurants. Great continental breakfast. Room was very nice with comfortable bed.
Dwight
Dwight, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Nice clean safe place. Great pool.
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2025
We had a excellent stay and will stay again next time we are in town.
Bradley
Bradley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2025
Great place to stay
Marcos
Marcos, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
First stay at this location. Appreciate the affordability compared to other hotels in the area. Everyone was friendly and loved that staff were able to multitask to make everything move smoothly. Thankful for the cleanliness, great job by your cleaning staff.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2025
Always a great place to stay!
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Great experience
Great experience from checking in to the cleanliness and openness of the lobby and rooms. Several other guests were friendly also.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
The staff was great to work with and our hotel room really nice. The bedding could have been a little nicer for a King Deluxe room. We diffidently would stay here again though.
Christal
Christal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2025
Clean stay, good breakfast, and friendly staff.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2025
Nice hotel, very clean and quiet stay.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2025
Would stay again
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 May 2025
Nice place to stay. We stay here every year in May.
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2025
Everything about the hotel was excellent.
Dennis
Dennis, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
Excellent little place to stay
Dallas
Dallas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Everything was smooth as silk. I checked in online ahead of time and it was very easy to pick up my key cards. Workers were very friendly and the breakfast was very good. It was a great stop for a quick one night stay and I will definitely plan on using this hotel again next time Hopefully on my next visit, I will have time to visit the casino across the road.
MIKE
MIKE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2025
Good Value
Very nice property with spacious rooms. Our only complaint was undercooked items at breakfast.
I recommend staying on the top floor to avoid foot traffic noise from above.
james
james, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Great place!
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Was a great stay!
Orrie
Orrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2025
Clean hotel and nice rooms. Good breakfast
Hayli
Hayli, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2025
Clean and convenient location
HEATHER
HEATHER, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2025
very clean and close to Adventureland..
BREANNA
BREANNA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Great location for travel. Very clean. Friendly staff.