Captain's Club Hotel & Spa
Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
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No Weight LimitCaptain's Club Hotel & Spa Dog Friendly Review
Captain’s Club Hotel and Spa holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, a grade earned more by what it does not offer than by any coldness toward dogs. Two dogs are welcome for twenty pounds a night, a settled dog may be left in the room while you are out, and the riverside setting in Christchurch gives easy access to walks along the quay. It is a comfortable enough base for a dog, if a room-centred one, and the practical side of a stay is handled better than the grade suggests.
The room comes with a dog bed, bowls and a treat, the hotel sells dog food on site and keeps an emergency vet contact, so the day-to-day of travelling with a dog is genuinely well covered here. The quay and riverside paths are on the doorstep for morning and evening walks, and the harbour setting is an easy one for a dog. The low rank rests on access rather than care.
Where it falls down is access: dogs are not welcome in the bar, restaurant, lounge or on the terrace, so your evenings are spent in the room, and the wider offer beyond good in-room care is fairly thin for a hotel of this size. Against food on site and a vet contact, the modest nightly fee is fair. Captain’s Club suits a settled, self-contained dog and an owner content with a room-and-riverside routine rather than shared meals or a drink together downstairs.
Roch Score: 20/77. 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 16 August 2026.
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Is Captain's Club Hotel & Spa dog friendly?
Captain's Club Hotel & Spa welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D 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 Captain's Club Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Captain's Club Hotel & Spa charges a pet fee of £20 per night. 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 Captain's Club Hotel & Spa?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Captain's Club Hotel & Spa, 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 Captain's Club Hotel & Spa?
No. Captain's Club Hotel & Spa 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.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at Captain's Club Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Captain's Club Hotel & Spa. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
What amenities does my dog get at Captain's Club Hotel & Spa?
Captain's Club Hotel & Spa provides a dog bed, food and water bowls, free treats and dog food for sale for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Captain's Club Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?
Captain's Club Hotel & Spa 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 D rating.
Are pets allowed at Captain's Club Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Captain's Club Hotel & Spa 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 Captain's Club Hotel & Spa hold?
Captain's Club Hotel & Spa holds a Rank D 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 Captain's Club Hotel & Spa?
The pet policy at Captain's Club Hotel & Spa covers the essentials: a pet fee of £20 per night applies, up to 2 dogs per room and no weight limit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.