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Des Moines

Des Moines

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Our top choices for Iowa romantic hotels

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1. Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,107 reviews)
"What a great place to stay. It is a beautiful hotel with a nice lounge, wonderful breakfast and super friendly staff."
United States
Heidi
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Des Lux Hotel
A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a balcony overlooking the lobby.

2. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Hotel Julien Dubuque
3.5 star property
Downtown Dubuque
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,951 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel and the location is perfect!! I’ll definitely stay here again"
United States
Lisa
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Julien Dubuque
A hot tub with a wooden deck and chairs, surrounded by trees and a lake.

3. Cedar Bend Cabin with 4 person hot tub!!

Cedar Bend Cabin with 4 person hot tub!!
Nashua
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (355 reviews)
"we had an excellent stay"
United States
Jennifer N.
The price is £250
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Cedar Bend Cabin with 4 person hot tub!!
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Cabin on the Big Sioux River with a 100 acre wood.

Cabin on the Big Sioux River with a 100 acre wood.
Larchwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (407 reviews)
"loved our stay! super spacious and the views are great!"
United States
Kaitlynn V.
Cabin on the Big Sioux River with a 100 acre wood.
A water park with multiple slides and inflatable tubes.

5. Fun City Resort Hotel

Fun City Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Burlington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (363 reviews)
"The place was family friendly and very clean."
United States
Shawna
Fun City Resort Hotel
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river and greenery.

6. Cabin on bluff of Big Sioux River with rushing waters of the Klondike Dam below.

Cabin on bluff of Big Sioux River with rushing waters of the Klondike Dam below.
Larchwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (207 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Great cabin for our family for a weekend stay."
United States
Darren
Cabin on bluff of Big Sioux River with rushing waters of the Klondike Dam below.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Vinton

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Vinton
2.5 star property
Vinton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (357 reviews)
"Nice staff"
Canada
Robert
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Vinton
A snow-covered pathway leading to a historic house with a porch and a staircase.

8. Mont Rest Inn

Mont Rest Inn
3.0 star property
Bellevue
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"It was a very nice experience. Would definitely go back."
United States
Oscar
The price is £168
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Mont Rest Inn
A two-story white house with a front porch and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

9. The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only

The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Okoboji
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (244 reviews)
"A must stay if you are in Okoboji. Bears a Vrbo or any hotel if staying 2 adults. Close to everything. Breakfast, amenities and service top notch."
United States
ANTHONY
The price is £134
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Oakwood Inn Okoboji - Adults Only
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10. Americas Best Value Inn Story City

Americas Best Value Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (315 reviews)
"Room was clean, parking very easy and breakfast so so...mostly carbs"
United States
nancy
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Americas Best Value Inn Story City
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Top Iowa Hotel Reviews

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

8/10 Good
"Very nice property, some evidence of wear on chairs and in bathroom"
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Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

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