In Massachusetts, the bayside Cape Cod boasts more than 27,000 acres of seashore, allowing travelers to enjoy the beach, fish or go whale watching. Fifteen towns make up Cape Cod, giving travelers an array of dog-friendly hotel options. Identify the Cape Cod region you want to visit, and choose your dog-friendly hotel from there. The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce provides a complete listing of dog-friendly hotels on its website.
Located in Upper Cape Cod in Buzzards Bay, The Eastern Inn allows dogs. The hotel conveniently sits next to the Cape Cod Veterinary Hospital should guests' dogs require medical attention during their stay. The Eastern Inn is less than five minutes away from the Cape Cod Walking Trail, allowing dog owners to exercise their pets during their Cape Cod stay. The hotel is just two stories, meaning dog owners won't have to deal with several flights of steps for their four-legged travel companions. Each room comes with controllable heating and air, allowing guests to control the room temperature to keep their furry friends comfortable during their stay.
The Eastern Inn
6 Bourne Bridge Approach (Route 28)
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
508-759-2711
theeasterninn.com
Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging in Falmouth welcomes dogs as guests with some stipulations. Guests have to keep their dogs on a leash whenever they are out of their room, and there can be only two dogs per room. When guests walk their dogs, the hotel requests that guests clean up after them to keep the facility clean. Fortunately, acres of open spaces surround the hotel, giving guests plenty of spots to walk their dogs. Guests pay a $10 fee for their dog to stay with them. Choose from waterfront or beachside rooms. Large parties traveling with pets will enjoy the hotel's three-bedroom cottage, which includes three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and fireplace.
Green Harbor Waterfront Lodging
134 Acapesket Rd.
Falmouth, MA 02536
508-548-4747
gogreenharbor.com
Providencetown's Cape Inn, located along the Outer Cape, also welcomes four-legged guests. For an extra $15 per night, guests can travel with their dogs. The hotel requests that guests do not leave their dogs unattended in the room, and owners must pay for any damage their dog does to the room. Guests can choose from standard rooms with double beds, courtyard rooms with double beds or waterfront rooms that overlook Cape Cod Bay and feature two double beds or a king bed. The hotel offers both daily and weekly rates. The Whaler Lounge, a restaurant and movie theater, as well as the hotels' Poolside Bar and Grill are available for guests to enjoy.
Cape Inn
698 Commercial St.
Providencetown, MA 02657
508-487-1711
capeinn.com