Finding a hotel in India that says "pet-friendly" on the website and actually means it are two different things. We contacted, verified, and confirmed 50 properties across India.
Goa (12 properties)
Alila Diwa — luxury, dogs welcome with advance notice, ₹1,500/night pet fee. Elsewhere — boutique, very dog-friendly, no extra charge. Acacia Palms Resort — mid-range, dogs welcome, small deposit. Many homestays on Airbnb — filter for "pets allowed" and confirm via message.
Rajasthan (8 properties)
Suryagarh Jaisalmer — luxury heritage, dogs welcome in select rooms. Raas Jodhpur — boutique, pet-friendly courtyard rooms. Various Airbnb havelis — confirm individually.
Himachal (8 properties)
The Chalets Naldehra — cottage-style, very dog-friendly. Many Manali/Shimla homestays — mountain properties are generally more pet-welcoming than city hotels.
Karnataka (7 properties)
Evolve Back Coorg — luxury plantation resort, dogs welcome with deposit. The Tamara Coorg — select cottages. Kabini River Lodge — confirm policy before booking.
Kerala (5 properties)
CGH Earth hotels — select properties welcome pets. Munnar/Wayanad homestays — many independent properties allow dogs.
Booking tips
- Always confirm in writing — policies change. Get email confirmation of pet-friendly status before booking.
- Expect ₹500-2,000/night pet fee — standard across India.
- Carry vaccination certificate — many properties require it.
- Bring your own bedding/bowls — don't rely on the hotel providing pet amenities.
- Book ground-floor or cottage rooms — easier for bathroom breaks.
- Inform at booking, not check-in — surprises cause rejections.
For transport tips, see our travel with dog guide.
Petrāah's hotel directory
The app will include a verified pet-friendly hotel directory — real policies, real fees, real reviews from pet parents who've stayed there. No more guessing from stock photos. — Ranjiesh, Leo's dad.
The one thing to do today
If you're planning a trip, call the hotel directly and ask: "Do you allow dogs? What's the fee? Which rooms?" Get it in writing. Your confirmation email is your insurance.
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Reserve your founding spot →Sources & further reading
- TripAdvisor — Pet-friendly hotels India. www.tripadvisor.in
- Booking.com — Pet-allowed properties India. www.booking.com
- Airbnb — Pet-friendly stays India. www.airbnb.co.in
- ITC Hotels — Pet policy. www.itchotels.com
- Evolve Back — Pet-friendly luxury resorts. www.evolveback.com