Sunshine Resort Pokhara
Pokhara, Nepal · 5 Star Hotel
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
Dog Food
No Weight LimitSunshine Resort Pokhara Dog Friendly Review
Sunshine Resort Pokhara holds an acceptable C Roch Rank, and for dog owners it offers a genuinely open approach to shared spaces. Dogs are welcome in the bar, the restaurant and coffee shop patio, the lounge and the well maintained gardens, including the one next to the coffee shop and the one facing the rooms by the pool. Beyond the grounds, the resort sits in a thinly populated village with a community forest behind it and a clean river below, giving plenty of outdoor space to explore together.
Day to day, your dog can wander the public areas accompanied, aside from other guest rooms, the pool and the kitchen, and the only likely objection would come from young children unsettled by his presence. There is no deposit or charge for pets, and only one dog is permitted per room. The hotel can provide a dog wash area next to the staff cafeteria, keeps a vet's mobile number on hand, and can offer food from the kitchen if you do not bring your own. You may leave your dog in the room while you dine, and staff will even give you walking guidance, including a route to the river below or a roughly forty five minute climb to the hill top. Cats are welcome too, should you be travelling with more than one kind of companion.
There are no specific restrictions on record, but the hotel does not provide a dog bed, bowls, treats, toys, poop bags, a dog-walking service or grooming, so you will need to arrive with your own kit and plan your own walking supplies. This is a relaxed, nature-facing stay suited to an owner with a well behaved, sociable dog who is happy mixing with other guests in open-plan spaces and exploring village paths and forest trails independently. Owners wanting structured dog services, grooming or walking support laid on by the hotel should look elsewhere.
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Roch Score: 31/77. 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 23 October 2026.
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Is Sunshine Resort Pokhara dog friendly?
Sunshine Resort Pokhara welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank C 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.
How many dogs can stay per room at Sunshine Resort Pokhara?
Up to 1 dog is permitted per room at Sunshine Resort Pokhara. If you are travelling with more than one dog, speak to the hotel directly before you book so they can advise on the best way to accommodate you.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Sunshine Resort Pokhara?
No. Sunshine Resort Pokhara 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 Sunshine Resort Pokhara?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Sunshine Resort Pokhara. 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.
Where are dogs allowed in Sunshine Resort Pokhara?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Sunshine Resort Pokhara, including the bar, restaurant, 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.
What amenities does my dog get at Sunshine Resort Pokhara?
Sunshine Resort Pokhara provides 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.
Are cats welcome at Sunshine Resort Pokhara too?
Yes. Sunshine Resort Pokhara 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 Sunshine Resort Pokhara pet-friendly?
Yes. Sunshine Resort Pokhara welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank C rating.
Are pets allowed at Sunshine Resort Pokhara?
Yes. Sunshine Resort Pokhara 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 Sunshine Resort Pokhara?
The pet policy at Sunshine Resort Pokhara covers the essentials: up to 1 dog per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.