Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Dana Point, California, United States of America · 4 Star Hotel
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn Dog Friendly Review
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn holds a failing F Roch Rank, which is worth bearing in mind as you weigh up whether it suits you and your dog. That said the fundamentals for a travelling dog owner are reasonably sound: the hotel is upfront about its pet policy before you even book, sparing you any nasty surprises on arrival, and it applies no weight or size limit, so whether you travel with a compact terrier or a hulking mastiff you will not be turned away on account of size. There is also no damage deposit required, which removes one layer of financial stress from your stay and suggests a degree of trust placed in guests travelling with dogs. These are the sort of headline strengths that make the practicalities of booking here relatively painless, even if the overall picture, as reflected in that failing rank, is mixed.
Practically speaking, you can bring up to two dogs with you, and the hotel charges a flat $110 per stay for up to two well-behaved dogs, a fee that is not tied to any listed extras such as bedding, bowls or treats, so you should regard it as a straightforward charge for the privilege of bringing your dogs along rather than a package with inclusions. There is no damage deposit on top of this, which softens the blow somewhat, and the absence of a weight or size limit means the fee applies regardless of how large your dog is. You will need to bring your own essentials, as no dog bed, food or water bowls, dog food, treats or poop bags are provided, and there is no dog-walking or dog-sitting service to fall back on if you need a break, so plan your days around your own dog's needs from the outset.
The most significant restriction is that only some rooms are designated dog friendly, so you will need to confirm this at the time of booking rather than assuming any room will do, and once you are settled you must remember that your dog cannot be left alone in the room, which limits how freely you can step out without them. There is no garden, terrace, patio, lounge, bar or restaurant access for dogs, no dedicated dog space or wash area, and no nearby green spaces flagged for walks, so this is not a stay built around canine amenities or off-lead freedom. There are no toys, no grooming, no trained staff, and no dog friendly activities, events, awards or charity ties to speak of, and cats are not accommodated either. This stay suits an owner with a well behaved, medium to large or small dog who mainly needs a straightforward, fee-transparent base and plans to keep their dog with them at all times; owners hoping for on-site dog amenities or the flexibility to leave their dog unattended should look elsewhere.
This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 9 September 2026.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn dog friendly?
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank F rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn?
Yes. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn charges a pet fee of $110 plus tax per stay for up to two well-behaved dogs. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn?
No. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Is Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn pet-friendly?
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank F rating.
Are pets allowed at Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn?
Yes. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn hold?
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn holds a Rank F rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn?
The pet policy at Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn covers the essentials: a pet fee applies, up to 2 dogs per room and no weight limit. The fee is $110 plus tax per stay for up to two well-behaved dogs. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.