Charming inn with private hot tub, fitness center, and shared lounge, near Iowa State Center and Jack Trice Stadium.
Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room in Ames, IA
Ames has 20 hotels with Jacuzzi in room, with nightly rates from $61 to $135 — averaging around $91 per night. Guest ratings average 7.4/10, with 35% of hotels rated 8.0 or higher. Options range from budget roadside motels in Story City and Webster City to mid-range university area hotels and suburban inns across Ames, Urbandale, and West Des Moines.
Best rated
Best Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room in Ames
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
1325 Dickinson Ave, Ames, IA
$89 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
2605 SE 16th St, Ames, IA
$101 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
For couples
Romantic Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room in Ames
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St, Ames, IA
$79 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center near ISU Campus
2601 East 13th Street, Ames, IA
$85 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Days Inn by Wyndham Ames
229 South Duff Avenue, Ames, IA
$68 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
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Stoney Creek Hotels – Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Ct, Johnston, IA
$95 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Laid-back hotel with private Jacuzzi in room, hot breakfast, bar and gym, 10 miles from Des Moines Golf and Country Club.
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
5505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
$117 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
1350 NW 118th Street, Clive, IA
$93 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
AmericInn by Wyndham des Moines Airport
1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
$68 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Staybridge Suites West Des Moines, an IHG Hotel
6905 Lake Drive, West Des Moines, IA
$135 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Super 8 by Wyndham Webster City IA
305 Closz Dr I-20 & Hwy 17, Webster City, IA
$68 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
300 34th Avenue NW, Altoona, IA
$74 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
8711 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA
$109 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes
251 SE Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA
$90 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
1810 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA
$84 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Americas Best Value Inn Webster City
1700 Superior St, Webster City, IA
$80 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
Super 8 by Wyndham Story City
515 Factory Outlet Dr, Story City, IA
$61 / per night
Top Rated
For couples
Value for money
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Last verified: June 2026
Where exactly is the jacuzzi in Ames hotels?
We analyzed 20 Ames hotels with in-room jacuzzis and mapped where the tub is located, the average nightly rate, and which hotel leads each category.
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Jacuzzi in bedroom
80%
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Jacuzzi in bathroom
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Average nightly rate by jacuzzi location
Jacuzzi in bedroom
$68 – $114
Jacuzzi in bathroom
$61 – $135
Top hotel by jacuzzi location
Jacuzzi in bedroom
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Ames Hot Tub Hotels - Quick Guide
Quick reference for booking a Jacuzzi suite in Ames area
Best Time to Visit
- Fall (September–November): Peak season for Ames. Iowa State Cyclones home football games at Jack Trice Stadium are the single biggest demand driver in the city, particularly September and October home game weekends. Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for game weekends.
- Spring (April–May): Iowa State graduation in May creates a short but sharp demand spike for all Ames hotels. Good availability outside of graduation weekend. Mild temperatures and the university's spring events make this a pleasant time to visit.
- Summer (June–August): Steady demand with good availability. Iowa State Fair in Des Moines in late August drives strong demand at all metro-area hotels for about two weeks. Good time for couples to visit Ames proper at reasonable rates.
- Winter (December–February): Lowest pricing window. Ames and Des Moines suburban hotels drop significantly. Best time for couples to find deals on jacuzzi suites across all neighborhoods.
Booking tip: This guide covers both Ames and the broader Des Moines metro area, as the data spans both cities. Ames is about 35 miles north of Des Moines on I-35. If your reason for visiting is Iowa State University, focus on Ames properties. If visiting Des Moines attractions, the Johnston, West Des Moines, Clive, and Urbandale properties offer better positioning.
Best Neighborhoods for Jacuzzi Hotels
- Ames City and ISU Campus Area: Home of Iowa State University, Jack Trice Stadium, and the Iowa State Center.
- Top picks: Iowa House ($128, 9.3/10), Hilton Garden Inn Ames ($89, 8.5/10), AmericInn by Wyndham Ames ($79, 8.1/10), Country Inn and Suites Radisson Ames ($101, 8.0/10), Quality Inn and Suites Ames Conference Center ($85, 6.7/10), Days Inn Ames ($68, 5.5/10)
- Pricing: $68–$128/night
- Johnston (North Des Moines Suburb): Upscale northern suburb with strong ratings and easy I-35/I-80 access.
- Top pick: Stoney Creek Hotels Johnston ($95, 9.6/10 - top-rated in the Des Moines metro area)
- West Des Moines and Clive: Upscale western suburbs near Jordan Creek Town Center.
- Top picks: Drury Inn and Suites West Des Moines ($117, 9.2/10), Country Inn and Suites Radisson Des Moines West Clive ($93, 8.2/10), Staybridge Suites West Des Moines ($135, 7.8/10), Wildwood Lodge Clive ($114, 8.4/10)
- Pricing: $93–$135/night
- Des Moines Airport and South Side: Near Des Moines International Airport.
- Top picks: AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport ($68, 7.9/10), Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport ($84, 5.9/10)
- Pricing: $68–$84/night
- Urbandale (Northwest Des Moines): Near Living History Farms and Merle Hay Mall.
- Top pick: Microtel Inn and Suites Urbandale/Des Moines ($109, 7.2/10)
- Grimes and Altoona (Outer Suburbs): Growing outer suburbs on the northwest and east sides of Des Moines.
- Top picks: Red Lion Inn and Suites Grimes ($90, 6.5/10), Best Western Plus Altoona Inn ($74, 7.5/10)
- Pricing: $74–$90/night
- Story City and Polk City (Between Ames and Des Moines): Small towns along I-35 between the two cities.
- Top picks: Super 8 Story City ($61, 5.7/10), Qube Hotel Polk City ($84, 7.9/10)
- Pricing: $61–$84/night
- Webster City (North of Ames): Small agricultural city north of Ames on US-20.
- Top picks: Super 8 Webster City ($68, 7.6/10), Americas Best Value Inn Webster City ($80, 5.7/10)
- Pricing: $68–$80/night
Best for Couples and Romantic Stays
- Stoney Creek Hotels Johnston - Johnston - $95/night, 9.6/10
- Jacuzzi in room, lodge-style decor, strong amenities in the upscale north Des Moines suburb
- Top-rated hotel in the entire Ames and Des Moines metro area, rated "Perfect choice for couples"
- Iowa House - Ames, ISU Campus - $128/night, 9.3/10
- Private hot tub in bathroom, fitness center, shared lounge, near Jack Trice Stadium
- Top-rated hotel in Ames proper, rated "Perfect choice for couples"
- Drury Inn and Suites West Des Moines - West Des Moines - $117/night, 9.2/10
- Private hot tub, indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, evening socials included in rate
- Best full-service hotel in the western suburbs, all-inclusive pricing
- Hilton Garden Inn Ames - Ames - $89/night, 8.5/10
- Jacuzzi in room, strong Hilton amenities near ISU campus
- Best value mid-range option in Ames, rated "Perfect choice for couples"
- Country Inn and Suites Radisson Des Moines West Clive - Clive - $93/night, 8.2/10
- Jacuzzi in room, pool, free breakfast near Jordan Creek Town Center
- Good value western suburbs option, rated "Perfect choice for couples"
- AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport - Des Moines - $68/night, 7.9/10
- Jacuzzi in room, near Des Moines International Airport
- Most affordable confirmed jacuzzi hotel in the broader metro area
Highest-Rated Ames and Des Moines Area Jacuzzi Hotels
- Stoney Creek Hotels Johnston - Johnston - 9.6/10 (455 reviews) - $95/night (top-rated in metro)
- Iowa House - Ames - 9.3/10 (135 reviews) - $128/night (top-rated in Ames proper)
- Drury Inn and Suites West Des Moines - West Des Moines - 9.2/10 (437 reviews) - $117/night
- Hilton Garden Inn Ames - Ames - 8.5/10 (597 reviews) - $89/night (most reviewed Ames property)
- Wildwood Lodge - Clive - 8.4/10 (415 reviews) - $114/night
- Country Inn and Suites Radisson Des Moines West Clive - Clive - 8.2/10 (907 reviews) - $93/night (most reviewed mid-rated property)
- AmericInn by Wyndham Ames - Ames - 8.1/10 (420 reviews) - $79/night
- Qube Hotel Polk City - Polk City - 7.9/10 (166 reviews) - $84/night
- AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport - Des Moines - 7.9/10 (459 reviews) - $68/night (most affordable solid-rated)
Jacuzzi Configurations in the Ames Area
- In-bedroom Jacuzzi (most common): Found at Country Inn and Suites Ames, Days Inn Ames, Quality Inn Ames, Super 8 Story City (partial), Qube Hotel Polk City, AmericInn Des Moines Airport, Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport, Best Western Plus Altoona Inn, Red Lion Inn Grimes, Microtel Urbandale, Country Inn and Suites Des Moines West Clive, Americas Best Value Inn Webster City, Super 8 Webster City, Hilton Garden Inn Ames, AmericInn Ames, and Wildwood Lodge Clive.
- Bathroom-installed spa tub (upscale and full-service hotels): Found at Iowa House, Super 8 Story City, Staybridge Suites West Des Moines, and Drury Inn and Suites West Des Moines.
Important Booking Tips for Ames
- Iowa State football weekends: Home games at Jack Trice Stadium in September and October fill all Ames hotels quickly. Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for any fall home game weekend. Prices often double from standard rates on game nights.
- Ames vs. Des Moines properties: This guide spans both cities. Ames is 35 miles north of Des Moines on I-35. Make sure the property you are booking is in the right city for your visit.
- Confirm your room type: Not all rooms in these hotels have jacuzzis. Look specifically for "Jacuzzi Suite," "Whirlpool Suite," or "Spa King" when booking to avoid a standard room.
- Best budget options: AmericInn Des Moines Airport ($68/night, 7.9/10) and Days Inn Ames ($68/night) are the most affordable confirmed jacuzzi hotels in the area. AmericInn Ames ($79/night, 8.1/10) is the best budget option in Ames proper with a solid rating.
- Drury Hotels value note: Drury Inn and Suites West Des Moines includes hot breakfast, evening drinks, and snacks in the rate, making its $117/night price more competitive than comparably-priced hotels that do not include these extras.
- Verify with the hotel: Some travelers report jacuzzi rooms can be substituted at check-in if not confirmed directly with the property at the time of booking.
What Guests Really Think About Jacuzzi & Hot Tub Rooms in Ames
We analyzed 38 reviews from travelers who booked a room with jacuzzi or hot tub across 16 hotels in the Ames, Iowa and surrounding area — and here are the results.
38
Reviews analyzed
84%
Positive
16
Hotels covered
Sentiment breakdown
Positive 32 (84%) Negative 6 (16%)
Top positive impressions
“The jacuzzi suite — the best ever, so relaxing and kind of romantic too. Awesome staff!”
— Country Inn & Suites Ames
“Your jacuzzi suite has gotten us through three pre- and post-surgery procedures — so appreciated.”
— Quality Inn & Suites Meridian
“The King Fireplace suite was just perfect — jacuzzi, lodge décor, and cozy vibes.”
— Wildwood Lodge
“Drury is home away from home — jacuzzi suite with free dinner and drinks every night.”
— Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Top negative impressions
“Broken jacuzzi tub — someone tried fixing it with a rubber stopper. Clerk was on a personal speakerphone call.”
— Days Inn Ames
“The room was disgusting — ceiling coating falling off, hundreds of ladybugs, and brown jacuzzi water.”
— Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center
Final verdict
The Ames, Iowa area delivers a solid jacuzzi experience — 84% of reviews are positive. The market is driven by Iowa State University visitors, road-trippers, and couples looking for affordable getaways, with strong chain-hotel options spread across Ames and the nearby Des Moines suburbs.
Drury Inn & Suites and Wildwood Lodge are the standouts — Drury for its included meals and drinks, Wildwood for its unique lodge atmosphere with fireplaces. Country Inn & Suites Ames and AmericInn Ames deliver reliable value. Iowa House offers a charming converted-fraternity-house B&B experience. Stoney Creek Hotels adds another lodge-style option.
Bottom line: the Ames area offers great value for jacuzzi rooms, especially at Drury Inn (included dinner and drinks!) and Wildwood Lodge (cozy lodge vibes). Country Inn & Suites Ames is the reliable chain pick. For Iowa State game weekends, book early — jacuzzi rooms fill up fast. Avoid the cheapest motels where broken tubs and bug issues surface.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions — Ames
What is the price range for hotels with Jacuzzi in room near Ames, IA?
Prices for hotels with Jacuzzi suites near Ames can vary depending on specifics such as location, hotel quality, and booking timing. Typically, rates start at around $120 per night for budget-friendly options and can go up to $350 or higher per night for more luxurious choices. To secure the best rates, consider booking during the off-peak season, taking advantage of special promotions, or making reservations well in advance.
When is the best time to visit Ames, IA, for a Jacuzzi suite experience?
The optimal time for a Jacuzzi suite stay in Ames depends on your activity preferences and weather considerations. The summer months (June through August) are perfect for those who enjoy warm weather and outdoor activities like exploring local parks and recreational areas. This is the peak season, so prices may be higher. The shoulder seasons of spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) offer milder temperatures and possibly more affordable rates. Winter (December to February) is the quietest season, offering the lowest prices and a peaceful setting for a relaxing escape.
How to book a hotel with a Jacuzzi in room near Ames, IA?
Discover our curated list of Best rated hotels with Jacuzzi rooms near Ames, IA, featuring detailed descriptions of room amenities, genuine guest reviews, and excellent locations. To book, click the ‘See available rooms’ button to be redirected to our trusted booking partner’s website. Enter your travel dates to see available options and compare prices. Continue with the booking instructions provided, and note the various payment methods—some hotels may allow payment at check-in, while others require prepayment. Most hotels provide flexible cancellation policies for added convenience.
What amenities can I expect in a hotel with a Jacuzzi suite in Ames, IA?
Hotels with Jacuzzi suites in Ames generally include several amenities to improve your stay, such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffee makers. Additional features may include swimming pools, fitness centers, business centers, and sometimes spas and on-site dining. Be sure to review the specific hotel listing for a detailed list of amenities.
Is it possible to book a Jacuzzi suite for just one night in Ames, IA?
Yes, many hotels in Ames allow you to book Jacuzzi suites for single-night stays, perfect for a brief luxury escape or a convenient overnight stop. Availability for one-night bookings may vary, especially during peak seasons or weekends, so it is advisable to book early to secure your preferred dates.
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