Find Des Moines motels from $74

Because you’ll save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Des Moines. Popular places to visit in the larger area include Pike Place Market, Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, and Space Needle.

At many motels, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here are some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Sea-Tac Airport Value Inn: Stay within a short 7-minute drive of Westfield Southcenter Mall. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Seattle, WA - Airport: A snack bar/deli, parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. Central Des Moines is 4 mi (6.4 km) away. Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South: Enjoy access to the free parking, terrace, and 24-hour front desk. Located 2 mi (3.2 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife: Central Des Moines is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South: 16 mi (25.8 km) from the heart of Des Moines. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Check out the bustling marina and enjoy the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. Visitors like Des Moines for its shops. Favorite places in and around Des Moines include Pike Place Market, Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, and Space Needle. Enjoy nature with a stop at Des Moines Beach and Saltwater State Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Marine Science and Technology Center, Seattle Center, and Family Fun Center.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Des Moines to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Des Moines are November, December, January, and October, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Des Moines to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which is located 3.1 mi (5 km) away from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), which is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.