Pet-Friendly Hotels in Des Moines

Updated August 31, 2026

Traveling with a dog or cat? Pet policies at hotels in Des Moines, Iowa, vary enormously from property to property: some welcome pets free, many charge a per-night or per-stay pet fee, and most set weight limits, breed restrictions, or a cap on the number of animals per room. Those fees and rules are set by each hotel — they are not included in the nightly rate you compare here, so always confirm the pet policy on the booking page or with the property directly before you book. This page runs a live rate comparison for stays in Des Moines that welcome pets, so you can shortlist by price first and then verify the policy fits your animal. Every result comes from a live partner search — we never invent listings, prices, or reviews, and booking links go straight to the site offering the rate.

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Frequently asked questions

Which hotels in Des Moines allow dogs?

Use the search on this page — it is pre-set to look for pet-friendly stays in Des Moines and returns real properties from a live partner search. Because policies differ (some allow dogs only, some cap weight or number of pets), confirm the specific rules on the partner's booking page or with the hotel before you book.

How much do hotels in Des Moines cost per night?

As of August 20, 2026, the median nightly hotel rate in Des Moines was $154, with sampled rates ranging from $51 to $450 across a sample of 35 properties (weekend stay, 2 adults, 1 room, before taxes and fees). Note that pet fees are charged separately by each property and are not included in nightly rates — check the policy before booking.

Do hotels in Des Moines charge pet fees?

Many do. Pet fees in Des Moines are set individually by each property and commonly run per night or per stay, sometimes with a refundable damage deposit on top. They are charged at the hotel rather than through the booking site, which is why they never appear in the nightly rates compared here.

Are there weight or breed restrictions at pet-friendly hotels in Des Moines?

Frequently, yes. Weight limits and breed or species restrictions are among the most common fine-print rules at pet-friendly properties in Des Moines, and they vary hotel by hotel across Iowa. If you travel with a larger dog or multiple pets, verify the limit directly with the property before booking a non-refundable rate.

Can I leave my pet alone in the room at hotels in Des Moines?

Policies differ — some hotels in Des Moines allow pets unattended if crated, others prohibit it entirely and may charge for disturbances. If your plans involve leaving your pet during the day, ask the property about their unattended-pet rules before booking, since this rule is rarely shown on booking sites.

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