Pacific Shores Resort
Parksville, Canada · 4 Star Hotel
Pacific Shores Resort Dog Friendly Review
Pacific Shores Resort holds a D Roch Rank. It is a welcoming enough base on Vancouver Island for an owner who travels self-sufficiently, but the dog offering is thin. Most rooms take dogs, and once outside they are welcome in the lounge, on the terrace and in the garden, with green spaces and parks close by for walks. Indoors, though, dogs are not permitted in the bar or the restaurant, and they cannot be left alone in the room.
The in-room side is where it falls short. There is no dog bed and no food or water bowls, so you will need to pack your own, and there are no treats, poop bags, toys or dog wash on site. There is no dog-walking, sitting or grooming arranged either, though the team can point you to local walking routes.
The fee is 20 CAD per night, with no damage deposit, so the cost is at least modest and clear. For a dog owner who brings everything their dog needs, Pacific Shores is a serviceable stop, and the honest picture is what earns it its rank.
This hotel welcomes cats, click to see more cat friendly hotels.
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 10 September 2025.
Pacific Shores Resort With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Pacific Shores Resort dog friendly?
Pacific Shores Resort 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 Pacific Shores Resort?
Yes. Pacific Shores Resort charges a pet fee of $20 per night. There is no additional deposit. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Pacific Shores Resort?
No. Pacific Shores Resort 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.
Where are dogs allowed in Pacific Shores Resort?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Pacific Shores Resort, including the terrace, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
Are cats welcome at Pacific Shores Resort too?
Yes. Pacific Shores Resort 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 Pacific Shores Resort pet-friendly?
Yes. Pacific Shores Resort welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at Pacific Shores Resort?
Yes. Pacific Shores Resort allows dogs and cats 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 is the pet policy at Pacific Shores Resort?
The pet policy at Pacific Shores Resort covers the essentials: a pet fee of $20 per night applies, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the terrace, lounge and garden. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.