Cavendish Hotel
Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Cavendish Hotel Dog Friendly Review
Cavendish Hotel in Eastbourne holds a failing F Roch Rank, which is worth knowing before you book, though it still has some genuine merits for dog owners. Most rooms here are dog friendly, so you are not confined to a handful of annexe-style spaces, and the hotel shares its pet policy before booking so you know what you are getting into. Eastbourne's green spaces and parks sit nearby, and staff will give you guidance on local walking routes, which is a welcome touch if you are unfamiliar with the area. Cats are also accepted as guests, so this is a hotel that is broadly used to accommodating animals rather than tolerating them as an afterthought.
Day to day, you will find the practicalities straightforward but not generous. A dog fee of £10 per pet per night or £25 per pet per stay applies, and on top of that a refundable damage deposit is charged, though the hotel did not disclose the amount, so you should ask directly before arrival to avoid surprises. Your dog may stay in most rooms with you, but you cannot leave them alone there, which means your days need to be planned around someone always being present. A weight limit of 82 lbs applies, so larger breeds will need checking against this before you travel, and the hotel allows up to two dogs per room, which suits those travelling with a pair.
The restrictions here are worth weighing carefully. There is no garden for your dog to use, no dedicated dog space, and no dog wash area, so exercise and mess management fall entirely to you and the nearby parks. The bar, restaurant, lounge and terrace are all off limits to dogs, meaning mealtimes and relaxing downstairs will mean leaving your dog in the room, which conflicts with the no-left-alone rule and requires careful logistics. There are no bowls, bed, treats, toys or dog-sitting service provided, and no staff trained specifically for canine guests, so the fee buys little beyond the room access itself. This stay suits an owner with a well behaved, properly sized dog who can arrange constant companionship and is happy to self-cater for all canine needs; owners wanting an indulgent, amenity-rich pet stay should look elsewhere.
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Roch Score: 3/77. 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 5 October 2026.
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Is Cavendish Hotel dog friendly?
Cavendish Hotel 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 Cavendish Hotel?
Yes. Cavendish Hotel charges a pet fee of £10 per pet per night or £25 per pet per stay. 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 Cavendish Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Cavendish Hotel, 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 Cavendish Hotel?
Yes. Dogs up to 82 lb are welcome at Cavendish Hotel. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Are cats welcome at Cavendish Hotel too?
Yes. Cavendish Hotel welcomes cats as well as dogs, so the whole household is catered for. The same certified standard that covers dogs has confirmed cats are genuinely welcome here, not simply tolerated.
Is Cavendish Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes. Cavendish Hotel welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank F rating.
Are pets allowed at Cavendish Hotel?
Yes. Cavendish Hotel allows dogs and cats to stay. Dogs up to 82 lb are accepted. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at Cavendish Hotel?
The pet policy at Cavendish Hotel covers the essentials: a pet fee applies, up to 2 dogs per room and a weight limit of 82 lb. The fee is £10 per pet per night or £25 per pet per stay. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.