28 verified stays
The best hotels in Johnston with photo-verified rooms with private jacuzzis or hot tubs.
28 stays in Johnston and nearby towns within 25 miles of downtown — Johnston 1, Urbandale 3, Grimes 1, Clive 2, Ankeny 2, Des Moines 6, Polk City 1, West Des Moines 3, Altoona 2, Pleasant Hill 1, Indianola 1, Ames 5
Johnston hotels with private in-room jacuzzis or jetted tubs start at $69 a night. Of the 28 hotels listed, 26 have documented private in-room jacuzzis or jetted tubs: 9 verified by photos, 17 by hotel room or amenity details, and 0 by guest reviews.
Verified by HotelHotTubs26 of 28 hotels have verified private jacuzzisLast updated How we verify
Stoney Creek Hotels - Johnston photo 1 of 10
Johnston, Iowa2.1 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Wildwood Lodge Clive photo 1 of 7
Clive, Iowa6.2 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines photo 1 of 10
West Des Moines, Iowa8.9 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA photo 1 of 10
Clive, Iowa6.5 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Des Lux Hotel photo 1 of 7
Des Moines, Iowa7.0 mi from downtown Johnston
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, Iowa2.7 mi from downtown Johnston
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
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines photo 1 of 7
Ankeny, Iowa6.9 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines-northwest By IHG photo 1 of 10
Urbandale, Iowa1.7 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn photo 1 of 10
Altoona, Iowa10 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines West photo 1 of 10
West Des Moines, Iowa8.0 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr photo 1 of 10
Des Moines, Iowa1.6 mi from downtown Johnston
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
AmericInn by Wyndham des Moines Airport photo 1 of 10
Des Moines, Iowa9.8 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection By Hilton photo 1 of 7
Urbandale, Iowa5.6 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Iowa House photo 1 of 10
Ames, Iowa24 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Hilton Garden Inn Ames photo 1 of 10
Ames, Iowa23 mi from downtown Johnston
Photo-verified · Hotel hot tub. Tub confirmed in a property photo
“Private whirlpool tub was a great addition for our family stay.”
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Hotel hot tub: Shared hot tub available to guests
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA photo 1 of 10
Ames, Iowa24 mi from downtown Johnston
Named room type · In-room jacuzzi. Named in the hotel's own room type: King Jacuzzi Suite
Verified jacuzzi room: King Jacuzzi Suite
“Free upgrade to a 2 room whirlpool suite”
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In-room jacuzzi: King Jacuzzi Suite
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes photo 1 of 10
Grimes, Iowa4.2 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center photo 1 of 10
Des Moines, Iowa6.7 mi from downtown Johnston
Photo-verified · In-room jacuzzi. Tub confirmed in a property photo
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In-room jacuzzi: Private jacuzzi available in select rooms
Qube Hotel photo 1 of 6
Polk City, Iowa7.3 mi from downtown Johnston
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, Iowa1.8 mi from downtown Johnston
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, Iowa7.7 mi from downtown Johnston
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, Iowa12 mi from downtown Johnston
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Ames photo 1 of 10
Ames, Iowa24 mi from downtown Johnston
Photo-verified · In-room soaking tub. Tub confirmed in a property photo
Verified hot tub room: Queen Hot Tub Studio Suite
“We enjoyed the hot tub!”
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In-room soaking tub: Queen Hot Tub Studio Suite
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona photo 1 of 4
Altoona, Iowa11 mi from downtown Johnston
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
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26 stays tagged in-room. Outdoor and hotel tubs are listed separately — never sold as suite jacuzzis.
Browse romantic jacuzzi hotels or filter in-room for couples’ favorites in Johnston.
See under-$250 in-room stays when you want a jacuzzi in the room without the suite price.
The Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail cuts through town with paved paths good for a quick walk or bike ride, and Saylorville Lake's northern shoreline sits close enough for an afternoon out on the water. Downtown Des Moines is a short trip south if you want more to do in the evening. You can book a tub room in Johnston, IA for $69 or spend $425 — across 28 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. 14 chains are represented, Wyndham, Radisson and Hilton included. A further 2 didn't survive the photo check.
For the 26 in-room tub listings in Johnston: 9 checked using tub photographs; 17 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 9 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 Johnston is the reason to book rather than a nice extra — January nights average 13°F and the average high stays at or below 60°F. At the other end, by July the average high is 85°F, which is patio weather rather than hot-tub weather. Figures are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from DES MOINES WSFO-JOHNSTON, IA US, 9km away.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 35 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 63 | 48 | 35 |
| Low °F | 13 | 17 | 29 | 40 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 64 | 55 | 43 | 30 | 19 |
| Rain in | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Shaded: normal daily high at or below 60°F. NOAA 1991–2020 normals, DES MOINES WSFO-JOHNSTON, IA US, 9km from our Johnston listings. See every city ranked by season length.
The most-reviewed places within 15km of where our Johnston hotels actually are.
Outdoors · 11.9km · 4.7★ (3,839)
Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome, plus educational programs & art shows.
Culture & history · 13km · 4.8★ (1,658)
Legislative building known for elegant, 1800s architecture & vast gilded dome, with tours available.
How the 20 most-visited spots within 15km of our Johnston listings break down by type.
Across the 28 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.
26 of the 28 stays we list in Johnston, IA are tagged in-room jacuzzi or jetted tub. 5 are shared hotel spas — labelled that way, never sold as in-room. Another 2 listings here didn't survive the photo check.
Wyndham, Radisson, Hilton and Best Western all have verified tub rooms in Johnston. The other 7 are independents.
6 of the 28 verified stays in Johnston, IA have a jetted whirlpool tub in the room, and 20 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: 26 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.
