Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

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Dates

June 2026

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July 2026

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Outdoor pool
Cooked-to-order breakfast available
Self-parking included
American restaurant
Free Wi-Fi
On-site fitness centre

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1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009

Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Adventureland
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Outlets of Des Moines
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
‪23 min drive‬

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 21 Jun

About the area

Altoona

Located in Altoona, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel is near theme parks. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Heritage Carousel of Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cinemark Altoona - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Adventureland - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Outlets of Des Moines - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
‪B-Bop's - ‬4 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

Along with a casino, this hotel has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a restaurant, 4 bars/lounges and a fitness centre are on-site.

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

House Rules

Check in after 4 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11 AM

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.95 to 13.95 for adults and USD 4.95 to 10.95 for children
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Property # 5323380

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Frequently asked questions

Does Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel located?

Situated in Altoona, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Cinemark Altoona. Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

19 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, friendly staff and clean

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

14 July 2022

4 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Stay!

Beautiful grounds-exceptionally clean. Hotel is super nice-lots of good food choices and good food. Really up to date amenities. Really enjoyed our stay! will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

19 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona Iowa

Room was clean and very comfortable. We were really pleased with our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

23 July 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our room was comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynann

3 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Getaway

The room was clean and comfy. AJs Steakhouse was Amazing. The beds are super comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

5 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything we wanted to do was close enough that we could walk to.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lon

14 November 2022

29 July 2022

21 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice

Beautiful lobby and clean rooms

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

12 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable & clean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

26 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great trip for quick outing from KC. Will return.

Facilities (casino, hotel and race track) were all nicer than we anticipated. Check in staff and cleaning crew (in hallway) were all friendly. Appreciate that we were able to check in at 2 instead of 4.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed the evening horse racing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

30 August 2022

19 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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About the area

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What's nearby

Getting around

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About this property

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel

House Rules

Pets

Smoking

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

Frequently asked questions

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

9.6/10

9.2/10

8.4/10

9.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Jason

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Great hotel

Bonnie

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Anthony

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Joni

8/10 Good

Patricia

Great Stay!

Patricia

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona Iowa

Roberta

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Shannon

10/10 Excellent

Lynann

Awesome Getaway

Lynann

8/10 Good

Larry

Larry

10/10 Excellent

Lon

Quick Getaway

Lon

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Sue

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Cynthia

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Highly recommend

Diane

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo