Inverness, United Kingdom
Dog Friendly Hotels in Inverness
Where To Stay, Walk, Eat And Drink With Your Dog In Inverness
Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands, a small, handsome city on the River Ness close to where it meets the Moray Firth. Loch Ness begins a few miles to the south west, the Cairngorms rise to the south east, and the coast, the glens and the mountains are all within an hour's drive. The riverside paths and the wooded Ness Islands are the city's own walks, and the pubs along the river are used to muddy boots and wet dogs. It is the natural base for the north of Scotland.
Where to stay
The Best Dog Friendly Hotels In Inverness
Every hotel here has been inspected and ranked against the Dog Friendly Standard. No pay to play, no vague pet friendly badge, just the ones that earned their place, best first.
Where to walk
Dog Friendly Parks, Trails and Walks in Inverness
Parks, trails and walks from our own verified data, each checked to sit close to the hotels above. Tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
Ness Islands
Natural islands in the River Ness linked by Victorian footbridges, a flat path with off-lead stretches along the riverbank; paths closed in floods
Bught Park
Open parkland by the river where dogs can go off the lead
Craig Phadrig
A forested hill fort above the town to explore with the dog; roe deer and ticks live in the woods, so check your dog after
Caledonian Canal Towpath
Flat towpath walking from the Fairfield Road locks, the usual start for a loop with Craig Phadrig
Torvean Park
A quieter inland option close to the canal
Culloden Battlefield
Dogs on a lead across the battlefield and an off-lead field behind the visitor centre, which is the one place they cannot go
Where to eat and drink
Dog Friendly Pubs, Cafes and Restaurants in Inverness
Not just tolerated under the table, genuinely welcome: a water bowl, a spot by the fire, and no eyebrow raised when you walk in with a dog.
Castle Tavern
Pub in View Place where dogs are welcome as standard, an easy stop for a drink while you explore Inverness.
The Tooth & Claw
Pub in Baron Taylor Street, and reliably dog friendly, a go-to in Inverness when you have the dog with you.
Black Isle Bar
Pub in Church Street, and reliably dog friendly, a go-to in Inverness when you have the dog with you.
Blackfriars Highland Pub
Pub in Academy Street where dogs are welcome as standard, an easy stop for a drink while you explore Inverness.
MacGregor's Bar
Your dog is welcome along while you have a pint, food and live music
Heathmount Hotel Bar
A busy bar and restaurant where dogs join you for food in the back bar and on the heated terrace
Uile-bheist Tap Room
The riverside distillery and brewery tap room is dog friendly, so you can sample the local brews together
Cathedral Cafe
Well behaved dogs are always welcome inside St Andrew's Cathedral cafe for home baking, soup and coffee
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Dog Friendly Inverness · Good To Know
Which hotels in Inverness are dog friendly?
Every hotel on this page has been inspected and ranked against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. Ranked highest are Courtyard Inverness Airport (C), Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel (D), Kingsmills Hotel (D), The Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel (F). Each has its own review page with its rank, its pet fee and its rules for dogs.
Do dog friendly hotels in Inverness charge a pet fee?
Most do. For example, Courtyard Inverness Airport charges £20 per stay; Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel charges £15 per dog, per night; Kingsmills Hotel charges £25 per dog per stay; The Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel charges £15 per pet per night. Fees change, so confirm the current charge when you book.
Which hotels in Inverness let dogs stay free?
None of the hotels here told us that dogs stay free. Each review page states the fee the hotel gave us, and we update it when that changes.
How many dogs can I bring to a hotel in Inverness?
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel and The Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel allow two or more dogs per room. For the others, ask when you book.
Are there weight limits at dog friendly hotels in Inverness?
Some do: Kingsmills Hotel up to 88 lb; The Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel up to 75 lb. Courtyard Inverness Airport and Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel told us of no weight limit, so a bigger dog is welcome there.
What do dog friendly hotels in Inverness provide for a dog?
Courtyard Inverness Airport, Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel and The Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel set out food and water bowls. Courtyard Inverness Airport and Kingsmills Hotel hand out free treats. The details are on each hotel's review page, with what the hotel told us about leaving a dog alone in the room.