23 verified stays
The best hotels in Altoona with photo-verified rooms with private jacuzzis or hot tubs.
23 stays in Altoona and nearby towns within 25 miles of downtown — Altoona 2, Pleasant Hill 1, Ankeny 2, Des Moines 6, Johnston 1, Urbandale 3, Polk City 1, Clive 2, Grimes 1, West Des Moines 3, Indianola 1
Altoona hotels with private in-room jacuzzis or jetted tubs start at $69 a night. Of the 23 hotels listed, 22 have documented private in-room jacuzzis or jetted tubs: 7 verified by photos, 15 by hotel room or amenity details, and 0 by guest reviews.
Verified by HotelHotTubs22 of 23 hotels have verified private jacuzzisLast updated How we verify
Stoney Creek Hotels - Johnston photo 1 of 10
Johnston, Iowa13 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · Hotel hot tub. Tub confirmed in a property photo
“The jacuzzi, complete with waterfall, is fabulous!”
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Hotel hot tub: Shared hot tub available to guests
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines photo 1 of 10
West Des Moines, Iowa17 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Wildwood Lodge Clive photo 1 of 7
Clive, Iowa16 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Des Lux Hotel photo 1 of 7
Des Moines, Iowa8.8 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn photo 1 of 10
Altoona, Iowa1.6 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · In-room jacuzzi. Tub confirmed in a property photo
Verified whirlpool room: Whirlpool King Room
“the whirlpool was great”
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In-room jacuzzi: Whirlpool King Room
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA photo 1 of 10
Clive, Iowa16 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · In-room jacuzzi. Tub confirmed in a property photo
Verified whirlpool room: King Whirlpool Suite
“The in-room whirlpool tube was very clean.”
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In-room jacuzzi: King Whirlpool Suite
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines photo 1 of 7
Ankeny, Iowa6.4 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines photo 1 of 8
Urbandale, Iowa14 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · In-room jacuzzi. Tub confirmed in a property photo
“The queen suite features a wonderful whirlpool.”
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines-northwest By IHG photo 1 of 10
Urbandale, Iowa12 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · Hotel hot tub. Tub confirmed in a property photo
“My wife loved the private hot tub.”
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Hotel hot tub: Shared hot tub available to guests
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines West photo 1 of 10
West Des Moines, Iowa18 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · In-room jacuzzi. Tub confirmed in a property photo
Verified whirlpool room: King Whirlpool Suite
“What a treat to have a spa tub and fireplace.”
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In-room jacuzzi: King Whirlpool Suite
AmericInn by Wyndham des Moines Airport photo 1 of 10
Des Moines, Iowa11 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · In-room jacuzzi. Tub confirmed in a property photo
Verified jetted tub room: King Deluxe Jetted Tub Suite
“Room came with a private hot tub, which was awesome.”
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In-room jacuzzi: King Deluxe Jetted Tub Suite
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr photo 1 of 10
Des Moines, Iowa12 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · In-room soaking tub. Tub confirmed in a property photo
Verified jetted tub room: Deluxe King Poolside Jetted Tub Suite
“Free upgrade to 2 room suite with whirlpool tub.”
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In-room soaking tub: Deluxe King Poolside Jetted Tub Suite
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection By Hilton photo 1 of 7
Urbandale, Iowa16 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Sleep Inn & Suites photo 1 of 10
Pleasant Hill, Iowa3.3 mi from downtown Altoona
Named room type · In-room jacuzzi. Named in the hotel's own room type: King Jacuzzi Suite
Verified jacuzzi room: King Jacuzzi Suite
“The whirlpool was huge and perfect for our anniversary.”
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In-room jacuzzi: King Jacuzzi Suite
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center photo 1 of 10
Des Moines, Iowa8.2 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · In-room jacuzzi. Tub confirmed in a property photo
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona photo 1 of 4
Altoona, Iowa1.2 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes photo 1 of 10
Grimes, Iowa16 mi from downtown Altoona
Named room type · In-room jacuzzi. Named in the hotel's own room type: Honeymoon Jetted Tub Suite
Verified jetted tub room: Honeymoon Jetted Tub Suite
“Stayed in the hot tub suite and everything was great”
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In-room jacuzzi: Honeymoon Jetted Tub Suite
Qube Hotel photo 1 of 6
Polk City, Iowa16 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Sonesta Essential Des Moines photo 1 of 10
Des Moines, Iowa11 mi from downtown Altoona
Photo-verified · In-room jacuzzi. Tub confirmed in a property photo
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Staybridge Suites West Des Moines, an IHG Hotel photo 1 of 10
West Des Moines, Iowa17 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Quality Inn Indianola photo 1 of 6
Indianola, Iowa19 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Wyndham Garden Ankeny photo 1 of 5
Ankeny, Iowa8.1 mi from downtown Altoona
Listed by the hotel · In-room jacuzzi. Listed in the hotel's own amenities
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport photo 1 of 10
Des Moines, Iowa12 mi from downtown Altoona
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22 stays tagged in-room. Outdoor and hotel tubs are listed separately — never sold as suite jacuzzis.
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Flat highway commercial sprawl greets you off Interstate 80, with Adventureland Park's rides visible from the road come summer. Des Moines is a short drive west if you want a proper night out; otherwise it's chain restaurants and gas stations along Highway 6. You can book a tub room in Altoona, IA for $69 or spend $425 — across 23 verified stays the median lands at $97. Wildwood Lodge Clive and Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines are neck and neck on guest scores, 9.4 against 9.4. 13 chains are represented, Wyndham, Best Western and Clarion included. One more Altoona listing didn't survive the photo check.
For the 22 in-room tub listings in Altoona: 7 checked using tub photographs; 15 supported by hotel room or amenity details; 0 supported by guest reviews. Each hotel is counted once by its primary evidence source. Tub photos are published here for 7 of these hotels.
How we verify a tub is in the room·The same figure for every city and state
November to March is when a private tub in Altoona is the reason to book rather than a nice extra — January nights average 12°F and the average high stays at or below 60°F. At the other end, by July the average high is 86°F, which is patio weather rather than hot-tub weather. Figures are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from ANKENY, IA US, 15km away.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 34 | 47 | 61 | 72 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 64 | 48 | 35 |
| Low °F | 12 | 16 | 27 | 38 | 50 | 61 | 65 | 62 | 53 | 41 | 29 | 18 |
| Rain in | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
Shaded: normal daily high at or below 60°F. NOAA 1991–2020 normals, ANKENY, IA US, 15km from our Altoona listings. See every city ranked by season length.
The most-reviewed places within 15km of where our Altoona hotels actually are.
Culture & history · 13.3km · 4.6★ (5,532)
Park housing a sculpture garden, dedicated chess & picnic tables, the Central Library & more.
Outdoors · 11.1km · 4.7★ (3,839)
Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome, plus educational programs & art shows.
Culture & history · 10.8km · 4.8★ (1,658)
Legislative building known for elegant, 1800s architecture & vast gilded dome, with tours available.
Outdoors · 13.8km · 4.5★ (555)
Baseball, football, soccer & softball fields for club rental plus concessions & park features.
How the 20 most-visited spots within 15km of our Altoona listings break down by type.
Across the 23 verified stays here, listed rates run $69–$425 a night before tax and cluster near $97. Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona is the lowest we've confirmed, at $69. The bottom of that range is a standard room with a jetted bath; the top is a suite built around the tub.
Wildwood Lodge Clive, at 9.4/10 from 1,355 guest reviews. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines follows at 9.4 from 965 reviews. Our list puts private tubs (in the room or on a private patio) first, then shared hotel spas. Within each group, hotels with strong scores from many guests, more photos, and a tub we've seen in their own photos rank higher. Listings with very few reviews or photos sit at the bottom of their group.
22 of the 23 stays we list in Altoona, IA are tagged in-room jacuzzi or jetted tub. 3 are shared hotel spas — labelled that way, never sold as in-room. Another 1 listing here didn't survive the photo check.
Wyndham, Best Western, Clarion and Comfort all have verified tub rooms in Altoona. The other 6 are independents.
4 of the 23 verified stays in Altoona, IA have a jetted whirlpool tub in the room, and 18 more have another kind of private in-room tub. "Whirlpool", "jacuzzi" and "jetted tub" all describe the same thing — a tub with jets — so hotels use them interchangeably. What they don't tell you is whether it's a jetted tub or a plain deep soaking tub with no jets at all, which is the distinction we check and label.
Under $150: 21 stays ($69–$135), e.g. Wildwood Lodge Clive. $150–$249: 1 stay ($170–$170), e.g. Des Lux Hotel. $250 and up: 1 stay ($425–$425), e.g. Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection By Hilton.
