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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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3225 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Non-Smoking Room With 2 Queen Beds And Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room with Kitchen-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Guest Room With 1 Queen Bed And Roll-in Shower-Non-Smoking With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Parking included
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About the area

Altoona

Located in Altoona, Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East is within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This motel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Casey's Center and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cinemark Altoona.
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What's nearby

  • Adventureland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cinemark Altoona - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Motel with free parking, near Adventureland
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. If you're ready for some gaming fun, you can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

6 Moines East Altoona
Motel 6 Moines East Altoona
6 Altoona, Ia Des Moines East
Motel 6 Des Moines East Altoona
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Motel
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Altoona
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Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 212 out of 1001 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Coralea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I guess you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room, nice bathroom, nice staff, amazing AC. good location. good tv channels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mika

Disliked: Room comfort
Bedspread was not clean,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toilet collapsing through floor

Staff was friendly but there was exposed wiring next to the vanity in the bathroom and the floor was warped all over and failing including the toilet falling through the floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lydia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was mold smell all throughout the room, no toiletries, the one pillow was soaked in a yellow stain. Garbage by the door as soon as you walk in. Drugged up people by the door and a receptionist who could care less about her job. ZERO STARS
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes there is stuff near by great staff and it was nice and cool in there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness

not that bad, clean with a few issues

room was clean and in a good location, the refrigerator was missing from the room, the tv was damaged and the pool was not open, but it was not expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jolene

Travelled with family
Mice everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Perry

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel is very ran down…. It’s ok for the price but we won’t stay again. Tv didn’t work, it sits on dresser and the spot on the wall where it’s supposed to hang is an exposed mess. Not great for kids at night. Stairwell and motel in general needs cleaned and updated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTINA

Liked: Amenities
We just needed a place to shower and sleep that was clean. This fit the bill.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

DENNIS

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No pool no ice machine spiders in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool not even open
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

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

Horrible experience

The room smelled like mold in every area. The Air Conditioner ran but it was very humid the entire night. Unable to watch Netflix on the TV. No shampoo or conditioner provided. Pool was not open.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older Motel Six showing signs of neglect. Plumbing installation poorly done, caulk and paint sloppy, no tissues in room and none at front desk. Courtyard full of weeds. Beds ok and room had big fridge and microwave. Newer TVs. Truck stop next door, so be advised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amber

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked me in was very nice. Very accommodating, but when I went to my first room. The light in the bathroom didn't even work. Then I went to a different room after letting her know. The second room smelt like mildew and had black mold in the air conditioning vent. So then I told her I needed a different one. Went to another room to check it. A smelt like mildew again, black mold in the vent of the air conditioner as well and I do have pictures. Finally, when we got to the fourth room, the lights at least most of them worked one around the bed didn't work and the 1 outside of the bathroom where the sink was didn't work. To continue my evening my remote stop working in the middle of my stay and the toilet stop working properly.
This is vent in one of the rooms
This is the 2nd room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I likes this motel because it was very clean and very friendly and very safe to stay this is my second time staying here and I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025