Pet and Dog Friendly
Pet-Friendly Places To Stay In Maine
Are you currently thinking of taking a full family vacation to Maine? Your pet or dog is an important part of your family. Making sure you find a pet-friendly hotel or bed-and-breakfast in Maine will be important to do in advance. All of these hotels and resorts we have listed below include all of their pet policies, fees and places to book online or call. Some of these pet-friendly hotels offer reviews, so you can see what other dog owners say about these pet-friendly resorts in Maine. Each option below is the perfect place for a lifetime trip with your furry family. Each of these properties has unique amenities that the full family can use.
The Best Amenities in Pet-Friendly Hotels In Maine
Maine is ready to welcome your whole family on a trip of a lifetime, including your pet. Your dogs will have the best experience in Maine, with many hotels, motels, and inns ready to have you stay with them! Some of the best amenities that many resorts or lodging options can offer in Maine include complimentary dog beds, on-staff dog walkers, treats for your dogs, and local dog-friendly walking trails and activities. It is crucial to call ahead to see if these pet-friendly hotels have a refundable cleaning deposit, a limit on how big your pet is, and an extra charge for bringing your pet. Some hotels offer dining options where you can bring your pet to lunch or dinner! Check out all of these pet-friendly accommodation options below for your whole family.
Our picks
Sanford, ME
Featured listing: Huttopia - Southern Maine
149 Sand Pond Road, 207-324-1752Adventure Awaits for You & Your Furry Companion
Welcome your furry family members to Huttopia Southern Maine, where pets can enjoy the great outdoors alongside their humans. Our expansive property offers plenty of space for dogs to explore nature safely, with forest trails and waterfront areas perfect for morning walks and evening strolls. Pet-friendly accommodations are available in select tent and cabin options, allowing your four-legged companions to experience the magic of glamping in Maine’s beautiful wilderness. With Sand Pond’s shoreline and peaceful forest setting, both you and your pets will love the fresh air and natural beauty. Please check with our reception team about specific pet policies and designated pet-friendly areas during your stay.
Camden, ME
Lord Camden Inn
24 Main Street 207-236-4325Hotel in heart of Camden knows your vacation is more enjoyable when you bring your dog along
Are you really going to enjoy your vacation knowing you had to leave the family dog behind? Of course not! That’s why the Lord Camden Inn, the award-winning hotel in the heart of Camden Village, ME, has adopted a Pampered Pooch Accommodations policy, inviting you to bring your well-behaved dog along on vacation. The hotel will provide a comfortable, plush fleece dog bed, water and food bowls, gourmet dog biscuits and a list of local outdoor recreational activities that dogs and humans enjoy. There’s also information on doggy daycare options and on area veterinarian services. There is a limit of two dogs per room, but there are no size limitations. It’s no surprise this hotel has been awarded five out of five bones by BringFido.com, the leading dog-friendly travel site.
Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Tugboat Inn
80 Commercial Street 207-633-4434Harborfront inn welcomes pets, so no family member has to be left behind on vacation
Your dog deserves a Maine getaway, too. Tugboat Inn welcomes pets in select guest rooms, making it easy to bring your four-legged family member along for your Boothbay Harbor stay. Pet-friendly rooms must be reserved directly with the hotel, and a pet fee applies. Spend time exploring Boothbay Harbor together, from waterfront walks and nearby trails to pet-friendly outdoor dining during the warmer months. Back at the inn, enjoy the harbor views and relax after a day outside.
For the comfort of all guests, pets must be leashed whenever they are outside the guest room and cannot be left unattended in the room at any time. Guests are also responsible for cleaning up after their pets, both inside and outside the property.
With pet-friendly accommodations, a waterfront location, and plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors, Tugboat Inn makes it easy to bring the whole family along for a Maine getaway.
Visit our sister properties – Boothbay Harbor Collection
Belfast, ME
Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge
159 Searsport Avenue 207-338-2090A pet-friendly stay on the Maine coast
Bring your four-legged travel companion along for your coastal Maine getaway at Fireside Inn & Suites Belfast. The inn offers designated pet-friendly rooms on the ground floor, each with an ocean view, mini fridge, microwave, Keurig coffeemaker, and a private patio with direct access to the hotel's acres of back lawn. There's also a convenient dog-walking area behind the hotel, making it easy to get outside with your pup.
When you're ready to explore, Belfast and the surrounding area offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors together. Walk along the Belfast Rail Trail, explore nearby parks and trails, or spend time by the waterfront. Camden Hills State Park and Moose Point State Park are also within easy reach for scenic walks and hikes.
A pet fee applies, and pet-friendly rooms are limited, so be sure to reserve a designated room directly with the hotel. With ocean views, direct lawn access, and plenty of places to explore nearby, Fireside Inn & Suites Belfast makes it easy to bring the whole family along.
Visit our sister properties – Lafayette Hotels
Camden, ME
16 Bay View
16 Bay View Street 844-213-7990Camden boutique hotel greets dogs with treats, plush beds and a welcoming attitude
It’s one thing for a hotel to treat its guests like royalty but another to treat its guests’ dogs like royalty, too! And that’s the policy at 16 Bay View, the inviting luxury boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Camden, ME. The hotel’s Pampered Pooch Accommodations, part of its “open paws” philosophy, includes a comfy, plush fleece dog bed, gourmet dog biscuits, water and food bowl and an extensive list of local outdoor recreational activities for you and your pet as well as doggy daycare options and local veterinarians. There’s a limit of two dogs per room but no size restrictions. Come see why 16 Bay View has been rated 5 out of 5 “bones” by BringFido.com, one of the nation’s premier websites for people traveling with their dogs.
Visit our sister properties, Lord Camden Inn - Grand Harbor Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Boothbay Harbor Inn
31 Atlantic Avenue 207-633-6302Harborside inn offers pet-friendly rooms; local attractions also welcome your furry friend
You know who loves ocean breezes as much as you do? Your dog, that’s who. That’s why the Boothbay Harbor Inn, directly on the waterfront with picturesque views of the harbor, offers some pet-friendly rooms among its 60 spacious accommodations to guests who travel with furry companions. There are plenty of places to explore in the area, including four preserves that are pet friendly, nearby dog parks, restaurants that let you eat outside with a dog and even some tourist attractions that welcome your pooch. There are pet-friendly nature cruises, whale-watch excursions and lighthouse tours, for example, and some kayak tours are pet friendly. Even the Booth Bay Railway Village offers a hearty “welcome aboard” to you and your pet.
Visit our sister properties - Tugboat Inn - Fisherman's Wharf Inn
Camden, ME
Grand Harbor Inn
14 Bay View Landing 207-230-7177Yes, you can stay at a luxury harborside hotel and bring your furry family friend, too
Are you wondering if it’s possible to book a room in a luxury hotel and bring your dog? The answer is an emphatic yes at the Grand Harbor Inn, where two dogs per room, with no size restrictions, are welcomed with open paws. Under the harborside hotel’s Pampered Pooch Accommodations program, your furry companion will be welcomed with a comfy, plush fleece dog bed; gourmet dog biscuits; water and food bowls; and the occasional scritch behind the ears by dog-loving staff members. You will also receive a list of local outdoor recreational activities enjoyed by dogs and humans, as well as doggy daycare options and information on local veterinarians. You’ll see why BringFido.com, the leading dog-friendly travel site, rates the inn five out of five bones!
Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Lord Camden Inn - Rockport Harbor Hotel.
Rockland, ME
250 Main Hotel
250 Main Street 207-594-5994At this hotel, welcoming your family means those four-footed relatives, too
At 250 Main Hotel, the whole family is welcome, four-legged members included. This boutique hotel on Rockland Harbor offers several pet-friendly rooms, making it an easy home base. Take your pup for a stroll through downtown Rockland, or head out on the scenic 5-mile Rockland Harbor Trail, which ends at the Thomaston Town Forest. For more ideas, just ask our helpful staff, who can also share a list of local pet sitters, groomers and other services. Guests bringing a pet should book by phone in advance.
Rockport, ME
Rockport Harbor Hotel
20 Central Street“Open paws” welcome at hotel means treats, comfy bed, info on nearby dog-friendly activities
Humans aren’t the only creatures who revel in sea breezes and comfortable surroundings when they go on their Maine vacations. Dogs also happen to like both of those things, which is why the Rockport Harbor Hotel, a boutique hotel in an historic waterfront village, proudly welcomes guests’ dogs (two per room, no size limitations) with “open paws.” With the hotel’s Pampered Pooch Accommodations, your dog will receive the use of a comfy, plush fleece dog bed, very welcoming after a day spent out on nearby trails; water and food bowls; and be given the occasional ear rubs by staff. There are also special gourmet dog biscuits and a list of local outdoor recreational activities for you and your pooch, as well as doggy daycare options and info on local vets.
Visit our sister properties, 16 Bay View - Grand Harbor Inn - Lord Camden Inn.
Ogunquit, ME
The Dunes on the Waterfront
518 Main Street 207-646-2612A Peaceful Waterfront Fall Escape for You & Your Pups
Set on 12 secluded waterfront acres, The Dunes on the Waterfront pairs classic New England-style cottages with front-row access to Maine's coastline. Think fireplaces, kitchens, and private outdoor sitting areas, plus a heated pool and s'mores around the firepit every night. Traveling with your dog? Dog-friendly cottages welcome up to two pups. Explore downtown Ogunquit's shops, restaurants, and galleries, or pick a walking or hiking trail to enjoy the changing foliage. Autumn is the sweet spot, with fewer crowds and an even quieter, more beautiful coast. Save 20% on 3+ nights through October 26. See all offers.