Grimes Iowa Hotels & Motels

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The Grimes center is about 5 miles southwest of Saylorville Lake and 7 miles southwest of Big Creek State Park.

There are plenty of fun things to do in Grimes, IA, including visiting the local parks, going for a walk or bike ride on the trails, and checking out the local shops and restaurants. The town is home to the Grimes North Sports Complex, which features a number of ball fields, including baseball, softball, and soccer fields. Plus, there's always something happening in Grimes - from the annual Governors Days festival to the weekly farmers' market. History buffs will enjoy exploring the town's many historic sites, such as the Grimes Heritage Society. And if you're looking for a place to eat, you'll be spoiled for choice with the many restaurants and cafes in town. More from this guide...

Grimes Hotels/Accommodations

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes - Grimes 251 Gateway Circle, Grimes, IA 50111 Call
  • Mid-scale Highway property
  • 8 suites in property
From$79
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Americinn by Wyndham Grimes in Grimes 251 Gateway Circle, Grimes, IA 50111 Call
  • 3-star Highway hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$94
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Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines / Urbandale - Johnston 8600 Northpark Dr., Johnston, IA 50131 Call ~3.99 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Midscale Suburban hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$109
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale in Johnston 8800 Northpark Dr., Johnston, IA 50131 Call ~4.00 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • 2 meeting rooms in hotel
From$79
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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA 50131 Call ~4.01 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Low priced Suburban hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$60
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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale 8811 Plum Dr., Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~4.22 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Learn more
From$99
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG : 8789 Plum Dr. 8789 Plum Dr., Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~4.23 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Mid-scale Highway hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$89
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale in Urbandale 8661 Plum Dr., Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~4.25 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • 89 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$84
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale / Des Moines 8711 Plum Dr., Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~4.27 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Low priced Highway property
  • 25 suites in property
From$60
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Grandstay Hotel & Suites - Johnston 6215 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston, IA 50131 Call ~4.87 miles east of Grimes
  • Two-star Highway property
  • 4 floors in property
From$60
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Extended Stay America Select Suites - Des Moines - Urbandale 3940 114th St., Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~4.99 miles south of Grimes
  • Low Cost Suburban hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$59
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Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines : 10841 Douglas Ave. 10841 Douglas Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~5.06 miles south of Grimes
  • Low Cost Highway property
  • Hotel has a green policy See policy
Americinn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines in Johnston 5050 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston, IA 50131 Call ~5.34 miles southeast of Grimes
  • 2-star Highway property
  • Check-in: 3.00 PM
From$64
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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines : 5000 Merle Hay Rd. 5000 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 Call ~5.54 miles southeast of Grimes
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • 166 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$59
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Super 8 by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines Area in Urbandale 5900 Sutton Pl, Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~5.60 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Economy Suburban property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$45
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines Northwest An Ihg Hotel 4800 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 Call ~5.60 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Midscale Suburban hotel
  • 24 meeting rooms in property
From$89
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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road 4995 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 Website Call ~5.64 miles southeast of Grimes
  • 3 star hotel
  • 111 rooms in hotel
From$62
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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road : 4995 Merle Hay Rd. 4995 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310 Call ~5.65 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Inexpensive property
From$60
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Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay : 4845 Merle Hay Rd. 4845 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 Call ~5.76 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Economy Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 76 rooms
From$55
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Sonesta Essential Des Moines 4755 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 Call ~5.81 miles southeast of Grimes
  • Economy Suburban property
  • Hotel has a green policy Read more
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Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton : 11167 Hickman Rd. 11167 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~5.93 miles south of Grimes
  • Expensive Suburban property
  • 102 rooms in property
From$109
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Sleep Inn at Living History Farms 11211 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322 Call ~6.01 miles south of Grimes
  • 2-star Suburban property
  • 3 meeting rooms in property
From$119
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Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive : 1600 Northwest 114th St. 1600 Northwest 114th St., Clive, IA 50325 Call ~6.73 miles south of Grimes
  • Two star Suburban property
  • 3 floors in property
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive - Clive 1520 NW 114th St., Clive, IA 50325 Call ~6.76 miles south of Grimes
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From$89
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Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites - Clive 1450 NW 118th St., Clive, IA 50325 Call ~6.80 miles south of Grimes
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$65
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Sterling Hotel and Suites 11428 Forest Ave., Clive, IA 50325 Call ~6.83 miles south of Grimes
  • 3-star Highway hotel
  • 112 suites in property
From$55
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Des Moines West Ia 1350 NW 118th St., Clive, IA 50325 Website Call ~6.84 miles south of Grimes
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • 59 suites in property
From$69
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Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Ave., Clive, IA 50325 Call ~6.86 miles south of Grimes
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • 2 conference rooms in property
From$109
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive in Clive 1390 NW 118th St., Clive, IA 50325 Call ~6.86 miles south of Grimes
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$80
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Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA 11414 Forest Ave., Des Moines, IA 50325 Call ~6.90 miles south of Grimes
  • Economical Suburban hotel
  • 79 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$49
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Sheraton in West Des Moines 1800 50th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~7.08 miles south of Grimes
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • 7 floors in hotel
From$80
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Comfort Inn & Suites in West Des Moines 1625 Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Website Call ~7.29 miles south of Grimes
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • 87 rooms in property
From$80
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Staybridge Suites West Des Moines An Ihg Hotel : 6905 Lake Dr. 6905 Lake Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~7.52 miles south of Grimes
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$79
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Extended Stay America Select Suites - Des Moines - West Des Moine : 2701 Westown Pkwy. 2701 Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~7.55 miles south of Grimes
  • 2 star hotel
  • 86 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$59
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Woodspring Suites : 7255 Lake Dr. 7255 Lake Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~7.56 miles south of Grimes
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • 120 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$60
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Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive 7060 Lake Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~7.58 miles south of Grimes
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • Check-in time: 3:00PM
From$84
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West - West Des Moines 7225 Vista Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~7.80 miles south of Grimes
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$89
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West Des Moines Marriott 1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~7.95 miles south of Grimes
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • 9 floors in property
From$117
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Springhill Suites 1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~8.01 miles south of Grimes
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From$80
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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA - West Des Moines 7655 Office Plaza Dr. North, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~8.02 miles south of Grimes
  • Cheap Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 15:00
From$60
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Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines 7625 Office Plaza Dr. North, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~8.10 miles south of Grimes
  • Economical Suburban hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00 PM
From$50
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Residence Inn Des Moines Ankeny - Ankeny 1515 SW Main St., Ankeny, IA 50023 Call ~8.49 miles east of Grimes
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$75
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Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive : 1258 8th St. 1258 8th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265 Call ~8.52 miles southeast of Grimes
  • 2-star Suburban hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines Jordan West : 240 Jordan Creek Pkwy. 240 Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~9.02 miles south of Grimes
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From$80
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Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West : 205 South 64th St. 205 South 64th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~9.23 miles south of Grimes
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Hotel has 131 rooms
From$119
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Towneplace Suites West Des Moines Jordan Creek - West Des Moines 125 South 68th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~9.28 miles south of Grimes
  • 4 star Suburban property
  • 4 floors in property
From$90
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Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek - West Des Moines 295 64th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~9.34 miles south of Grimes
  • Three Star Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 123 rooms
From$79
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Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West 160 South Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~9.41 miles south of Grimes
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • 122 rooms in hotel
From$99
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Sleep Inn Waukee West Des Moines : 2885 Grand Prairie Pkwy. 2885 Grand Prairie Pkwy., Waukee, IA 50263 Call ~9.50 miles southwest of Grimes
  • Economy property
  • Fitness center on property
From$60
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Courtyard Des Moines West / Jordan Creek 410 South 68th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Call ~9.54 miles south of Grimes
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Gym is available on property
From$80
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Best Time to Visit Grimes, IA

There are reasons to come to Grimes any time of the year: the city comes to life with festivals and events in the summer, changes in fall colors, a winter wonderland with festive lights and activities, and a farmers market in the spring. In the summer, the Governors Days Festival is an event for summertime fun. This three-day festival features a parade, carnival rides, food vendors, and live music. In the fall, the Grimes Fall Festival is a great event for the whole family. This festival normally features a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, hayrides, and more. The Grimes Christmas Light Show is another must-see event in the area. This show features over two million lights and dozens of displays. In the springtime, the Grimes Farmers' Market is the perfect place to find fresh produce and local goods. Summers are warm but not too hot, and winters are generally mild with little snow. This makes Grimes a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors all year round.  The average temperature in Grimes is a comfortable 50 degrees, and the town experiences all four seasons. Fall is a beautiful time when the leaves change color and the weather is cool and crisp. Winter can be cold, but there's nothing quite like a fresh snowfall to get you in the Christmas spirit. And spring is a time of renewal when the weather starts to warm up, and the flowers begin to bloom. The average temperature in the summer is around 76F, while the average temperature in the winter is around 21F. The area typically sees around 36 inches of snow each year. 

Discounts on Hotel Rooms in Grimes, IA

Check out our discounts and special offers on hotel rooms and suites in Grimes, Iowa. Our hotel discounts are always up-to-date, so you can be sure you're getting a great deal. Local hotels have friendly staff who are always there to help make your stay comfortable. Book your room today and experience all that Grimes, IA has to offer.

Food in Grimes, IA

The town is home to a variety of restaurants, including Italian, Mexican, and American cuisine. The food is fresh and reasonably priced. There are also a few bars in town, and they offer a great selection of beers. The restaurants in this small town serve up dishes that will make your taste buds jump for joy. If you're looking for a delicious meal, you'll find it in Grimes. 

Grimes Parks and Recreation 

Despite its small size, the town has a number of parks and recreational facilities that are enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The largest park in Grimes is Waterworks Park, which features a playground, nature trails, and a fishing pond. The town also has a number of smaller parks that offer playgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreational amenities.

Verified reviews of the city of Grimes

Below are reviews of the city of Grimes, IA from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Golf options were exceptional!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Golf options were exceptional!

John C., from 31-Jul-2024
"Quaint Town"
Score 4.0 / 5

The hotel is in a small, rural Iowa town, near Grimes. It was quaint and I do wish our trip could have included some free time there to explore the area.

Henry L., from 24-Sep-2023
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