MainStay Suites Waukee-West Des Moines

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Main Stay Suites
8.6 (86 reviews)
2885 Grand Prairie Parkway, Building B , Waukee , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast with variety
Friendly, professional staff
Very clean rooms (multiple guests)
Large rooms and comfortable beds
Quiet rooms
Convenient location near restaurants and stores
Spacious for families
Cons:
Visible mouse traps in a room
Bathroom barn door offers limited privacy
Occasional lapse in cleanliness (needed extra towels)
One guest found breakfast a letdown

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reports: several guests praised very clean rooms and bathrooms, but there are notable negatives (visible mouse traps in a room; one guest said the room wasn't super clean and needed extra towels).
Service
8.9
Generally positive: staff described as friendly and professional; helpful with requests (e.g., providing extra towels when asked).
Location
8.9
Positive: location is convenient and adjacent to restaurants and stores.
Room Quality
8.8
Mostly strong: rooms described as large, modern, quiet, and with very comfortable beds, though one guest noted a barn-door bathroom with limited privacy.
Amenities
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
8.5
Generally positive breakfast comments (good variety and quality), though one guest found the breakfast a letdown.
Overall Experience
9
Overall positive experiences cited (clean, comfortable, friendly staff), tempered by the notable cleanliness/privacy issues mentioned by a few guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:27

Property Description

Modern Amenities
MainStay Suites Waukee-West Des Moines offers a range of modern amenities including express check-in, a fitness centre, and free WiFi throughout the property. Stay connected and active during your visit.

Relaxing Indoor Pool
Unwind and relax in the hotel's indoor pool, perfect for a refreshing dip after a busy day of exploring the nearby attractions. Enjoy a leisurely swim in a peaceful setting.

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from major attractions like Iowa Events Center and Iowa State Capitol Building, MainStay Suites Waukee-West Des Moines provides easy access to the best of Waukee. Book your stay now and experience comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 86 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Paul • couple • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • family_with_children • us
8
Other than the house traps, everything was fine
Pros:

The breakfast was good. Nice variety

Cons:

I did not like that there were 3 mouse traps in plain view in the room.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
6
Pros:

Good service and the people were friendly and professional

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything. Room was clean! Room was huge. Plenty of space to put your things. Bathroom and shower were very clean.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was perfect!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Foster • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Ron • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and modern.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Amazingly comfortable beds, quiet rooms

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Megan • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Space for our family of 6

Cons:

Breakfast was a let down but they tried. Room wasnt super clean.. had to ask for more towels. Barn door on bathroom means no privacy!!

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Joelle • family_with_children • us
10
Clean with a good breakfast
Pros:

Very clean location, adjacent to restaurants and stores, friendly staff, good breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Judi • couple • us
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Brian and Tonya • family_with_children • us
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The room was very spacious and comfortable. Front desk person was very nice and check-in/check-out was easy.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • us
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Nice new room. We had a suite very comfortable.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Carlyn • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Nina • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

We've stated here multiple times! Its always clean, comfortable, and affordable.. staff was very helpful and attentive. They have a pool for entertaining the kids. Its in a great location. No complaints here!

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • extended_group • us
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee