Hotels near Buccaneer Arena
West Des Moines, IA · Ice arena
Closest: Motel Relax, about a 4-minute drive. 6 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 38 within 15 and 64 within 20. Food by the gate: Wasabi Urbandale, 0.3 miles from the grounds.
How we measured
Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field. Map read November 2026. More on our method
Stay-to-play?
Some events make teams book through their housing partner: read your event's housing page first. How it works
Places to stay, nearest first
How far
At the hotel
Near the hotel
36 places to stay shown
Walk times follow a real walking route; drive times are about. Suites, breakfast, kitchen and laundry are brand standards. Pool means one is mapped at the hotel. Nearby spots sit within 0.4 miles of the hotel, as the crow flies.
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Hickman Motor Lodge
Motel · 6500 Hickman Road · 0.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Phoenix Cafe, 0.1 mi (+1 more)
- Laundromat: Busy Bubbles Laundry, 0.1 mi
American Inn & Suites
5626 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines · 1.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Chipotle, 0.1 mi (+22 more)
- Pharmacy: Target Pharmacy, 0.2 mi
Extended Stay America
2701 Westown Parkway · 1.7 mi straight line
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: PerKup Cafe, 0.1 mi (+20 more)
- Groceries: Fresh Thyme, 0.2 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.2 mi
Worth asking
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Quality Inn West Des Moines
1258 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA · 1.8 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: El Fogon, 0.0 mi (+3 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Valley West Inn
3535 Westown Parkway · 2.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Cozy Cafe, 0.0 mi (+13 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.2 mi
- Pharmacy: Hy-Vee Pharmacy, 0.2 mi
Westown Parkway Residences
3530 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines · 2.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Olive Garden, 0.1 mi (+11 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Hy-Vee Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Super 8 Urbandale/Des Moines Area
Motel · 5900 Sutton Place, Urbandale · 2.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bennigan's, 0.1 mi (+5 more)
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Motel · 4730 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA · 2.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.1 mi (+5 more)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest
4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale · 2.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bennigan's, 0.0 mi (+4 more)
Days Inn Des Moines Merle Hay
4845 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines · 2.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.0 mi (+4 more)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
8661 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA · 2.6 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Arby's, 0.0 mi (+10 more)
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center
5000 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA · 2.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bennigan's, 0.1 mi (+3 more)
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
8711 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA · 2.6 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Arby's, 0.1 mi (+10 more)
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale Urbandale Des Moines
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA · 2.6 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Arby's, 0.1 mi (+8 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Quality Inn & Suites
4995 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines · 2.7 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Wendy's, 0.1 mi (+4 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
8811 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA · 2.7 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Arby's, 0.2 mi (+7 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Urbandale Des Monies
8901 Plum Drive · 2.7 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Arby's, 0.3 mi (+4 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Econo Lodge Urbandale Urbandale - Northwest Des Moines
Motel · 10841 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, IA · 2.7 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Royal Motel
Motel · 3711 Douglas Avenue · 2.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Wake Up Iowa Coffee Espresso Bar and Factory Retail Outlet, 0.1 mi
AmericInn Hotel & Suites Johnston
5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston · 2.8 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Cheba Hut, 0.2 mi (+7 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
TownePlace Suites Des Moines Urbandale
8800 Northpark Drive, Johnston, IA · 2.8 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Texas Roadhouse, 0.1 mi (+14 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
8600 Northpark Drive, Johnston, IA · 2.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Texas Roadhouse, 0.1 mi (+14 more)
Hotel Renovo
Tapestry Collection · 11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA · 2.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Starbucks, 0.2 mi (+5 more)
The Butler House on Grand
Guest house / B&B · 4507 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA · 2.9 mi straight line
Revel Hotel
Tapestry Collection · 11211 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA · 2.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Rosie's Cafe, 0.2 mi (+7 more)
Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center - Des Moines
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston · 2.9 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Wasabi, 0.1 mi (+11 more)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Cottages at Stoney Creek
5357 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston · 3.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Wasabi, 0.1 mi (+12 more)
Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Avenue, Clive, IA · 3.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Chili's, 0.0 mi (+11 more)
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA · 3.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: KFC, 0.1 mi (+12 more)
Courtyard Des Moines West/Clive
1520 Northwest 114th Street, Clive, IA · 3.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Chili's, 0.2 mi (+9 more)
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
1600 Northwest 114th Street, Clive, IA · 3.1 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Chili's, 0.2 mi (+9 more)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Super 8 Clive/W Des Moines Clive IA
Motel · 11414 Forest Avenue, Clive, IA · 3.1 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Chili's, 0.1 mi (+11 more)
Extended Stay America - Des Moines - Urbandale
Hotel · 3.2 mi straight line
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Subway, 0.3 mi (+2 more)
Worth asking
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites
1450 Northwest 118th Street, Clive · 3.3 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: El Rodeo, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Des Moines-West-Clive Des Moines West Clive
1390 Northwest 118th Street, Clive, IA · 3.3 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: El Rodeo, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Suite hotels near Buccaneer Arena
Brands where every room is a suite, inside a 15-minute drive. Room layouts vary: ask before you book for four.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Urbandale Des Moniesabout a 12-minute drive
- TownePlace Suites Des Moines Urbandaleabout a 12-minute drive
- Home2 Suitesabout a 14-minute drive
Before the team books
- Ask your event if it is stay-to-play, and whether a team block already exists.
- Call the hotel about breakfast hours: 7 a.m. games often start before the buffet opens.
- Ask about parking for team vans or trailers, and a late checkout on the last day.
- Ask the front desk where wet gear can dry overnight: hockey bags and a small room don't mix.
Common questions
What hotels are closest to Buccaneer Arena?
On the map, the nearest are Motel Relax, Hickman Motor Lodge, American Inn & Suites, each inside a 10-minute drive. The list above runs nearest first.
Can you walk from a hotel to Buccaneer Arena?
Not really. No place to stay on the map is inside a 20-minute walk, so plan on driving. Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field.
How many places to stay are near Buccaneer Arena?
6 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 38 within 15 and 64 within 20, counted from the map.
Do hotels near Buccaneer Arena have suites?
10 hotels inside a 20-minute drive belong to all-suite brands such as Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites or Residence Inn. The suite list above names the closest.
Does my tournament require a team hotel?
Some do. Stay-to-play events ask teams to book through a housing partner, and teams that don't can lose a spot. Check your event's housing page first. How stay-to-play works.
Other venues in West Des Moines
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