Here Are Six Dog-Friendly Hotels in New England
From pooch-friendly room-service menus to a canine concierge, these accommodations serve to spoil four-legged friends.
Wequassett Resort & Golf Club. / Photo via Preferred Hotels
Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, Massachusetts
WHERE IT IS: Harwich, Mass.
DOG WEIGHT LIMIT: 90 pounds
FEE: Starting at $100 per night
PUP-APPROVED AMENITIES: When your best bud isn’t frolicking on the private beach, he’ll love sampling the “Doggy Delights” in-room dining menu featuring meals such as grilled tenderloin with bone marrow and smashed peas. Bonus points for a canine concierge to help arrange walks, playdates, and grooming services.
2173 Head of the Bay Rd., Route 28, Harwich, wequassett.com.
The Weston, Vermont
WHERE IT IS: Weston, Vermont
FEE: $50 per night
PUP-APPROVED AMENITIES: A plush dog bed and Yeti bowl complete with an unlimited supply of Saratoga water welcome Fido home after a long day of exploring the abundance of hiking and walking trails around this scenic country-home-inspired boutique hotel.
630 Main Street, Weston, Vermont, thewestonvt.com.
The Lodge on the Cove, Maine
WHERE IT IS: Kennebunkport, Maine
DOG WEIGHT LIMIT: 65 pounds
FEE: $40 per night
PUP-APPROVED AMENITIES: Choose from four dog-friendly rooms at this coveside hotel, just a 15-minute walk to bustling Dock Square. No need to pack food and water bowls, treats, and waste bags—those are all included—but if you want to really spoil your pooch, upgrade your stay with a “Wag with Swag” package and get a Lodge on the Cove bandanna, bowl, and leash to take home.
29 South Main St., Kennebunkport, lodgeonthecove.com.
Winvian, Connecticut
WHERE IT IS: Morris, Connecticut
DOG WEIGHT LIMIT: None
FEE: $100 per night
PUP-APPROVED AMENITIES: Five of the whimsically themed cottages at this luxe Litchfield Hills resort are dog-friendly and come complete with a bed, food and water bowls, and treats. But you’ll most likely be spending the bulk of your time en plein air, enjoying Winvian’s 100-plus acres of woods and meadows with your furry friend (when you’re not treating yourself at the acclaimed spa, of course).
155 Alain White Rd, Morris, Connecticut, winvian.com.
Brenton Hotel. / Courtesy Brenton Hotel
Brenton Hotel, Rhode Island
WHERE IT IS: Newport, Rhode Island
DOG WEIGHT LIMIT: None
FEE: $40 per stay
PUP-APPROVED AMENITIES: This plush downtown Newport hotel rolls out the red carpet for canines—there’s even a “Top Dog” room-service menu so your four-legged friend can fuel up with a proper meal before you hit the Cliff Walk.
31 America’s Cup Ave., Newport, Rhode Island, brentonhotel.com.
The Glen House, New Hampshire
WHERE IT IS: Gorham, New Hampshire
DOG WEIGHT LIMIT: None
FEE: $20 per night
PUP-APPROVED AMENITIES: The Mount Washington Valley area is gorgeous no matter the season, and it’s even more fun to explore with your pup. Luckily, dogs are welcome in all rooms throughout this historical mountain-view hotel adjacent to the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, and bowls and treats are provided.
979 NH Route 16, Gorham, New Hampshire, theglenhouse.com.
First published in the print edition of the July 2024 issue as part of a pet amenities package, with the headline, “A Dog’s Life.”
