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7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.4/10
Good
(1001)
$57 nightly
The price is $64
$64 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston2.5 star property
3.2 mi from Merle Hay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1803)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1803)
$83 nightly
The price is $93
$93 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University3.0 star property
Drake, 2.6 mi from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1006)
$93 nightly
The price is $105
$105 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (482)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(482)
$85 nightly
The price is $95
$95 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road2.5 star property
Lovington, 2 mi from Merle Hay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
7.6/10
Good
(1002)
$55 nightly
The price is $62
$62 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG3.0 star property
2 mi from Merle Hay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1004)
$80 nightly
The price is $90
$90 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 4.2 mi from Merle Hay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1064)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1064)
$143 nightly
The price is $160
$160 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG2.5 star property
3 mi from Merle Hay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (734)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(734)
$91 nightly
The price is $102
$102 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale2.5 star property
3 mi from Merle Hay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (427)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(427)
$98 nightly
The price is $109
$109 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale3.0 star property
3.2 mi from Merle Hay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1000)
$88 nightly
The price is $98
$98 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive3.0 star property
4.5 mi from Merle Hay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1005)
$66 nightly
The price is $74
$74 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale
TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale3.0 star property
3.2 mi from Merle Hay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (771)
8.6/10
Excellent
(771)
$80 nightly
The price is $89
$89 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 4.7 mi from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1005)
$86 nightly
The price is $96
$96 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection4.0 star property
Court District, 4.4 mi from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
$152 nightly
The price is $170
$170 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines2.0 star property
2.9 mi from Merle Hay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.6/10
Good
(1000)
$67 nightly
The price is $75
$75 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1028)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1028)
$152 nightly
The price is $170
$170 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1211)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1211)
$88 nightly
The price is $99
$99 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 4.5 mi from Merle Hay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (973)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(973)
$93 nightly
The price is $104
$104 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 4.3 mi from Merle Hay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1004)
$93 nightly
The price is $104
$104 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines2.5 star property
2.3 mi from Merle Hay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1002)
$67 nightly
The price is $75
$75 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
When is the best time to visit Merle Hay?
When is the best time to visit Merle Hay?Our prices for hotels in Merle Hay are cheapest in November
When is the best time to visit Merle Hay?
When is the best time to visit Merle Hay?
Our prices for hotels in Merle Hay are cheapest in November
Price trends for hotels in Merle Hay
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Des Moines
December
Low crowds
High 36°F / low 23°F. Partly sunny.
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December, Low crowds, average high temperature 36 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 29 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow likely.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 32 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow likely.
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March, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 48 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Cloudy most days.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 60 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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May, High crowds, average high temperature 70 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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June, High crowds, average high temperature 80 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 84 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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August, High crowds, average high temperature 83 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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September, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 78 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 63 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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November, Low crowds, average high temperature 49 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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Check out reviews of Merle Hay hotels guests love
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
10/10 Excellent
"Liked the hot tub even though there were lots of ants crawling around the outside of it"
Wildwood Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and the bed comfortable - very reasonable rates."
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean room, friendly staff. "
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
10/10 Excellent
"The room and bathroom was outstandingly clean. The fact that we got a bite to eat, and a cocktail to boot was wonderful. The breakfast was perfect. Bed very comfortable! Better than all our stays anywhere else!"
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was good and parking was close and snow removed."
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
10/10 Excellent
"All was excellent…especially staff friendly "
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and spacious room."
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
10/10 Excellent
"Location could be better… not next to the interstate. Could use a clock in the room. "
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Is it worth staying in Merle Hay?
There are 17 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Merle Hay makes it easy to explore Des Moines, including the neighborhoods of Downtown Des Moines and Drake.
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