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MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel in Waukee with free breakfast and a fitness center

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MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines offers genuine Midwestern hospitality and practical amenities. Enjoy a continental breakfast, 24-hour business center, indoor pool, gym, free WiFi, self-parking, and laundry facilities for a convenient and relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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Exceptional
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Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Waukee is home to MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Badger Creek State Recreation Area and Walnut Woods State Park, while Living History Farms and Bob Feller Museum are cultural highlights. Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up are also worth visiting.
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2885 Grand Prairie Parkway, Building B, Waukee, IA, 50263

What's nearby

  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • West Glen Town Center - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barn Town Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬2 min drive

About this property

MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

Hotel near Jordan Creek Town Center
At MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines boast comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Property is also known as

MainStay Suites
MainStay Suites Waukee West Des Moines
MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines Hotel
MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines Waukee
MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines Hotel Waukee

Frequently asked questions

Does MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines located?

Situated in Waukee, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grant Park and Westown Meadows Park. Maple Grove Park and Centennial Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 120 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman working the front desk on 8/26 was absolutely wonderful! She was very nice and so friendly. She was very helpful with things to do in the area and gave recommendations on places to eat. Breakfast was great and the hotel was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before because this hotel is right across the street from the concert venue we frequent. As always, the staff was AMAZING and accommodating. It was chaotic busy in Des Moines with the state fair travelers but it was calm and relaxing inside the hotel! We will definitely keep this hotel as our go to place any time we stay in Des Moines.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

An amazing stay

A wonderful offering high level quality services. The hotel staff was so friendly and customer-oriented folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

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

Friendly

Clean, simple, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice . Comfortable, clean and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect property for a stop on a roadtrip. We aren’t looking for anything upscale, but this is always takes care of us very well. Clean, big rooms, new finishes and sheets. All that we could ask for on our way west.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great - you had everything you needed and more. Breakfast was wonderful !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Amenities
Nice location, clean, very comfy beds and pillows, great staff, great breakfast. I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest facilities we have stayed in! Wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and safe hotel for parking UHaul.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, staff was really nice and the rooms were nice. The breakfast was tasty too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyreecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

Great stay!

Excellent stay. Very clean and spacious room with kitchenette. Very quiet room and comfortable beds. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

They kinda stay you'd want to have everytime.

Great location near my event. Hotel is well maintained and serviced. Thanks to Chris at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

Hidden gem

Very nice extended stay option in the West Des Moines area. Staff was fabulous. Breakfast was very good. Did not access the pool,. The gym was adequate. The room has a comfortable bed and couch, pull out table, great storage, dishwasher, stove top, microwave, and full refrigerator. I would definitely recommend staying there, and will book a return visit in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to everything. Clean rooms and property. Great free coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, quiet, easy to find, nice place to stay. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom wasn’t as clean as I would have expected and offered minimal toiletries. Breakfast was better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

G Edward

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

Stay here

New facility close to the interstate with gas and food close by. Nice gym and pool as well as laundry facilities. Enjoyed our stay. It was the best stop of our cross-country trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

The facilities were a bit tired. But totally functional. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a newly developed area so not many options for stepping out or grabbing a bite without driving a few minutes…so far. Otherwise, excellent area and hotel was wonderful for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great location, great room, comfortable beds. What I didn’t realize was that they don’t clean your room daily. Had to make a request for towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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