Title: Central Iowa Pet-friendly Vacations 2026 | Expedia.com ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105990/5c844183-9d43-43db-88d9-98946e7cfdec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Central Iowa Pet-friendly Vacations ## Book a Pet-friendly Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings ## 4 Night Pet-friendly vacations in Central Iowa Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996300/996237/69b91f6c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East $487 per person Apr 29 - May 3 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Redmond (RDM) to Des Moines (DSM) 6/10 (1,001 reviews) Everything was great! Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 ![Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3972200/3972152/0f5c3279_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown Downtown Des Moines $916 per person Jun 1 - Jun 5 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Duluth (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM) 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews) The pool was very small, not much to offer if you have little kids. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 ![Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/986100/986072/d67541ca_edited_f3a2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA $493 per person Apr 29 - May 3 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Redmond (RDM) to Des Moines (DSM) 7.8/10 Good! (770 reviews) Parking was easy, a few fast food places nearby but other than that it was just ok . Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 Don't see what you're looking for? See all available trips from Columbus to Central Iowa [View all trips](https://expedia.com/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-04-28/2026-05-05/?FromAirport=Columbus,%20Ohio,%20United%20States%20of%20America&Destination=DSM&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&paandie=true) ## Top Pet-friendly Central Iowa Hotels ![Wildwood Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7600000/7599000/7598985/dde52107_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Ave Clive IA - 1 hour drive from Iowa State University Dogs may join you (for a fee) during your stay at this pet-friendly hotel. Take the opportunity to stretch your legs on the nearby hiking or biking trails. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,233 reviews) Excellent all the way!! Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Wildwood-Lodge.h7598985.Hotel-Information) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA - 1 hour drive from Iowa State University This pet-friendly hotel welcomes dogs and cats (fees apply). 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) Clean room and super kind staff Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Des-Moines-At-Drake-University.h48251406.Hotel-Information) ![Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1840000/1836200/1836184/a1ae2959_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines 5505 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA - 1 hour drive from Iowa State University This pet-friendly hotel welcomes dogs and cats (fees apply). 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews) Pool was nice. One of the two elevators was not working so it took forever to get anywhere and the stairwell is small Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Drury-Inn-Suites-West-Des-Moines.h1836184.Hotel-Information) [See all 1,616 properties in Central Iowa](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=6059968) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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