In the Dog House

With pet ownership on the rise, there are increasing numbers of travellers feeling guilt at leaving their beloved dog behind. The numbers speak for themselves – Booking.com reported a 50% increase in the use of their ‘pet-friendly’ filter button in the past four years. Whether you’re flying with pets or planning a staycation, families are finding it harder and harder to leave a member of the family behind with a costly sitter.

There can be so many questions when you embark on a dog-friendly voyage – which chain hotels are dog friendly? Where is the nearest luxury pet-friendly hotel near me? Rest assured – at Belmond’s dog friendly hotels, your pet gets the same treatment as you do. Ever wanted to try the famous Afternoon Tea at The Nellie in Cape Town? Now your dog can too, with peanut butter bone biscuits, beef consommé jelly and rare roast beef and marrow. Eying up the spa menu at Portofino’s glamorous Splendido? Yes, there's also a trained pet therapist offering doggy massages.

Explore our list of dog-friendly escapes, and start planning your next adventure.

Everyone in the family can enjoy the lap of luxury at our dog-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara, including your adorable canine. We provide all the creature comforts including pet beds, bowls, bandanas and treats, while toys and collars are available for purchase in our boutique.

As you relax on your sun-soaked private terrace, your sweet pup can join in on the fun with a gourmet canine meal, made with veterinarian-approved ingredients. After these organic and healthy treats, why not indulge them with a bespoke herbal tea menu by Teapets? We offer several brews; ‘Le Grand Wag’ is infused with bacon and apple, while ‘Ruff Day’ is a nerve-calming blend with beef, valerian and maple flavours.

VISIT EL ENCANTO

Check into one of The Nellie’s pet-friendly rooms where an array of luxury pet amenities await, before exploring the expansive grounds of our inner-city oasis with dog.

At our restaurants, make a reservation and treat your pet with our dedicated pet menu during Afternoon Tea at The Lounge, or by enjoying drinks, snacks, or a sumptuous meal at Oasis, Planet Bar, or Verandah, where special treats are available to order for your furry companions. Meanwhile, our pet concierge service can recommend, walkers, sitters, groomers, excursions and much more.

VISIT MOUNT NELSON

For pet-setters used to five-star treatment, Splendido offers individually crafted wellbeing sessions and pet-sized fluffy dressing gowns. Set in the hotel’s open air massage zone overlooking Portofino Bay, trained pet therapists can treat pooches to tailored Swedish massages while owners learn the basic techniques to perform at home.

Keep the dedicated ‘doggy concierge’ on speed-dial at Splendido for a tailored shopping excursion to Portofino’s luxury dog boutiques – where bespoke folding travel bowls, dog bathrobes, perfumes and glamourous evening necklaces are all the rage. The ‘doggy concierge’ can also recommend a Dog Taxi service to the most stylish pet hairdresser in the picturesque seaside village.

VISIT SPLENDIDO

Everyone in the family can enjoy a city escape at The Cadogan, our pet friendly hotel in London. We're rolling out the red carpet for our pooches – let them snooze on a luxury bed, enjoy a menu of nutritious doggy delights and be whisked away for pampering at Pet Pavilion's flagship venue. Your four-legged friend will feel right at home in our charming Chelsea residence.

VISIT THE CADOGAN

At Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, your pampered pets will be spoilt for space as they explore our hotel grounds, our orchard and beyond for their ‘walkies’. Surrounded by lawns, flower borders and orchards, we have a selection of recommended walking routes should you wish to explore the beautiful rolling hills of the Oxfordshire countryside.

We have a selection of nine individually designed bedrooms that allow pets, offering the utmost comfort and taste – all with access to their own private gardens, perfect for an extended stay. Our four-legged friends are also provided with comfortable Le Chameau dog beds available in three different sizes, an all-day doggy room service menu, treats, water bowls as well as a fabulous goody bag. We also have heated kennels next to our country manor house, should they be needed or preferred.

VISIT LE MANOIR

Madeira’s own Puppy Palace, Reid’s Palace, has created a getaway specially designed to provide a safe haven where pets can be groomed, indulged and revitalised. A luxury wash and fluff-dry service, calming full body grooming, mind, body and balance physiotherapy and personal training sessions are just some of the special amenities available.

Here, we’ll provide a pet bed, clean water bowl and three exclusive pet meals each day, prepared specially by our Executive Chef. You can also choose from our menu of doggy day care options and activities to ensure your pet has its best holiday yet.

VISIT REID'S PALACE