The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels on Cape Cod

Traveling is fun but traveling with your best friend is a lot more fun. Pets make the best friends and if you are traveling to Cape Cod, you should bring them along for the experience. There are several great pet-friendly hotels on Cape Cod that can make your dog or cat feel just as welcome to the Cape as human travelers.

This article will recommend some of the best Cape Cod pet-friendly hotels. They are well-reviewed hotels and travelers just like you have found them very accommodating and fun to stay in. Note, however, that while the hotels are pet-friendly, some of the beaches near them don’t allow dogs over the summer. Almost all Cape Cod beaches allow dogs during the off-peak season from May 1st to mid-October.

Below is the best pet-friendly lodging on Cape Cod to book with when traveling with your best friend. Remember to contact the hotels prior to your stay to ensure a pet-friendly room is available.

Woods Hole Inn (Woods Hole, Falmouth, MA)

Address: Woods Hole Inn, 28 Water Street, Falmouth, MA 02543

Website: https://woodsholeinn.com

Pet fee:  A daily pet fee applies. 

The Woods Hole Inn is located near the Martha’s Vineyard ferry terminal and the Woods Hole Harbor. The location is perfect as it will give you easy access to beaches, shops, restaurants, and various entertainment spots on the Cape. BedandBreakfast.com has named Woods Hole Inn B&B among the top ten B&Bs in the United States.

If you are vacationing in Falmouth and you have a pet with you, you should consider staying at Woods Hole Inn. The inn has a dedicated section with its own entrance for people traveling with dogs. They require advance notice and charge a daily pet fee.  The dog must have up to date shots and should be well-behaved

Palmer House Inn (Falmouth)

Address: 81 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540

Website: https://www.palmerhouseinn.com

Palmer House Inn is located in the Historic District in Falmouth. The Inn has a Victorian feel but it has everything a modern traveler would need. The location is perfect if you want to stay in a residential area but have easy access to Cape Cod’s touristy establishments and amenities.

The Palmer House Inn has a dedicated standalone dog-friendly accommodation called the Thoreau Cottage Suite. It is a comfortable and beautifully furnished two-bedroom cottage with a private garden and deck. Just two miles from the Palmer House is a public dog park and seven minutes’ walk away at 143 Main Street is a well-stocked pet store. If you want to walk your dog, you will love the nearby 4-mile Shining Sea Bike Path.

Best Western Cape Cod Hotel (Hyannis)

Address: 1470 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601

Website: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-hyannis/best-western-cape-cod-hotel/propertyCode.22063.html

Pet fees apply. 

The Best Western is a globally recognized brand and they have a great hotel in Hyannis near the Steamship Authority ferries.  Nearly all the hotel properties run by the brand are family-friendly and pet-friendly. The Cape Cod property is no different.

The Best Western Cape Cod Hotel allows up to two dogs per room and they have a weight limit of 80 pounds. Other pets such as cats and birds are allowed at the discretion of the property. You will be asked to make a refundable damage deposit when checking in.

Sandwich Lodge and Resort (Sandwich)

Address: 54 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563

Website: http://www.sandwichlodge.com

The Sandwich Lodge and Resort is located in Upper Cape Cod. The resort sits on six acres of land and has 75 guest rooms and suites. With room rates starting around $100 a night, it is one of the more affordable and decent accommodations you can find on the Cape. For this price, the resort offers free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool with hot tub, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, a barbecue area with grills, picnic tables, a guest Laundromat, and a business center with copy services.

The resort has a number of standard pet-friendly rooms. You will be allowed to walk your leashed dog on the property as long as you clean after the dog. You are not allowed to leave your dog at the property unattended for more than two hours. All dogs must be on flea medication.

Blue Water Resort (South Yarmouth)

Address: 291 South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth, MA  02664

Website: https://redjacketresorts.com/resorts/blue-water-resort

Nightly Pet fees apply: 

The Blue Water Resort is an oceanfront luxury resort on the shores of Nantucket Sound run by Red Jacket Resorts. The resort’s white sand beach affords guests one of the best private beaches to catch a tan on in Yarmouth. The accommodation options available include multi-bedroom suites, cottages, and standard rooms. Most of the suites have private balconies.

The resort is pet-friendly and allows up to two dogs per room.  They only allow dogs on their properties and do not accept cats, reptiles, or other pets. They provide dog food and treats, water bowls, cleanup bags, a bed, and a blanket. You must not leave a dog unattended in a hotel room for more than two hours. There is a daily pet fee.  You will be asked to show proof of current vaccinations or provide a veterinary certificate to prove good health.

Hampton Inn and Suites Plymouth (Plymouth)

Address: 10 Plaza Way, Plymouth, MA 02360

Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pymhshx-hampton-suites-plymouth

Pet fees apply: 

The Hamptons Inn & Suites is one of the best mid-range hotels in the Plymouth area. It is located one mile from Colony Place Mall off Highway 44. The hotel serves free hot breakfast and offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center. The hotel is pet-friendly with a daily pet fee. 

Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging (Falmouth)

Address: 134 Acapesket Road, Falmouth, MA 02536

Website: http://www.gogreenharbor.com/

Pet fees apply: 

This waterfront lodging located in Falmouth, MA is popular with travelers coming to the Cape for fishing, boating, and kayaking activities. It has a private boating beach with a ramp and dock. They provide guests with free paddleboats and rowboats. Other amenities include a large heated outdoor pool, barbecue grills on the grounds, high-speed internet access, and widescreen TV.

The hotel is pet-friendly and welcomes up to two pets per room. Your pet must have current vaccinations for distemper, brocatelle, and rabies. You will be asked to provide documentation to prove this absence of which you will have to sign a guarantee that all shots are current. The lodging facility is located in a residential area with lots of open green spaces where you can comfortably walk your dog.

Lamb and Lion Inn (Barnstable)

Address: 2504 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630

Website: https://www.lambandlion.com/

Daily Pet fees apply:

Lamb and Lion Inn is the perfect base in Barnstable to explore the rest of Cape Cod from. The Inn sits on four green acres in the middle of Cape Cod Bay and just a few minutes’ walk from Barnstable Village and Sunset Beach. The hotel offers self-guided driving tours, discounted island ferry and whale watching tickets, and interesting guided Cape Cod tour packages.

CNN once ranked Lamb and Lion Inn one of the best 12 pet-friendly properties in the world. Your pet is guaranteed a great stay at this award-winning Cape Cod property.  The inn is in a neighborhood with conservation trails where you can walk your dog. Doggie dining is also taken care of with several eateries available on Main St, Hyannis which is just two minutes drive from the inn. The inn provides pet sheets, water bowls, and towels free of charge.

During the peak season from June to September, the inn has a 35-pound weight restriction. Exceptions can always be made but you have to contact them prior to your stay. Dogs must be at least one year old and should always be leashed while on the property.

Crown Pointe Historic Inn & Spa (Provincetown)

Address: 82 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657

Website: https://crownepointe.com

Daily Pet fees apply:

If you will be in Provincetown, you should consider staying at the Crown Pointe Historic Inn and Spa. The Inn is located in the heart of Provincetown and will play a perfect host whether you are on Cape Cod for a family retreat, a business meeting, or a romantic vacation. They have only one designated pet room – Room 201. They allow only one dog and do not have a size limit. There is a daily pet fee. 

**  Remember to visit the hotels' website for availability, rules, and rates.