Golfers traveling to Des Moines, Iowa can choose from eight in-town courses, including the public Waveland Golf Course, an 18-hole, par-72 covering 6,437 yards, or the public Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, a nine-hole, par-27 covering 1,074 yards. Des Moines offers a range of accommodations, each a quick trip from the golf courses, with amenities such as in-room hot tubs and free wireless Internet.
Heartland Inn Des Moines Hotel West
All 85 rooms at the Heartland Inn Des Moines Hotel West are smoke-free and have free high-speed wireless Internet, with hot tub/whirlpool bath available on request. Facilities include community whirlpool, sauna, laundry, computer for guest use, plus copying and faxing. Guests receive free continental breakfast and evening snacks. There is also a weekly Wednesday night manager's social with free food and beer/wine. No pets are allowed.
Heartland Inn Des Moines Hotel West
11414 Forest Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50325
(800) 334-3277
heartlandinns.com
Baymont Inn & Suites Des Moines North
All rooms at the Baymont Inn & Suites Des Moines North include free high-speed wireless Internet. Upgrade to receive a room with a jacuzzi/hot tub, plus microwave and refrigerator. The hotel has a communal hot tub, indoor heated pool, fitness room, plus copying and faxing. Before playing golf, fuel up with a free continental breakfast. The hotel is five miles from the Prairie Meadows Race Track and four miles to Principal Park, where the Iowa Cubs baseball team plays. Enjoy daily casual lunch and dinner within one mile at restaurants, including Bonanza, Iowa Beef Steakhouse and Fazoli's. The Baymont Inn does not accept pets.
Baymont Inn & Suites Des Moines North
4685 NE 14th St.
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-4777
baymontinns.com
Wildwood Lodge of Greater Des Moines, Iowa
Located in a suburb of Des Moines, the Wildwood Lodge offers a variety of room styles, from a single room with hot tub/whirlpool to a two-room suite with fireplace and hot tub (nonsmoking rooms on request). Internet service is not available. After a long day on the golf course, unwind by joining a Wednesday night fireside chat in the Lodge's common area by the relaxing fireplace. Educational seminars vary weekly. Other services include evening turn-down with a dozen cookies and milk, breakfast in bed, beer delivery passes to the nearby Aspen Athletic Club, plus cleaning for jewelry, glasses and shoes. The Lodge can also arrange a golf package, including discounted fees, course maps and a sleeve of balls. The Lodge is minutes from the Jordan Creek Town Center and the Valley West Mall. The Lodge does not accept pets.
Wildwood Lodge of Greater Des Moines, Iowa
11431 Forest Ave.
Clive, IA 50325
(800) 728-1223
hoari.com
About The Author
Fionia LeChat is a technical writer who has been writing professionally since September 2009. Her writing appears on Golflink, eHow and Trails. Her major skill sets include Photoshop, desktop publishing, design, graphics and MS Publisher. LeChat has a Master of Science in technical writing, a Master of Arts in public relations and communications, and a Bachelor of Arts in writing/English.
