Sitting just off the south coast of England, the Isle of Wight is known for its sandy beaches, traditional promenades, colourful beach huts, and even a few dinosaur remains. It’s also just a few miles from Hampshire which means the area is surrounded by walking hotspots - favoured by pets and their parents. Three huge chalk cliffs also offer fantastic picture opportunities, whatever time of year you’re thinking of visiting.
Popular with all ages and travellers, if you’re considering a staycation in the Isle of Wight, you might be pleased to know that there are plenty of dog-friendly hotels which mean no-one has to be left at home. Choose from pet-friendly hotels just a short walk from Shanklin Beach, holiday cottages and holiday parks with a great location on the cliff top and with sea views, and award-winning AA star Isle of Wight hotels that boast bed and breakfast offers and friendly staff.
Maybe you’ll choose the Harrow Lodge Hotel? Or perhaps you’re looking for other Isle of Wight pet-friendly hotels - one with attractive rooms, free parking and exotic south facing gardens? There’s pet-friendly accommodation all around including in the centre of Isle of Wight and further afield in picturesque sailing villages and St Helens coastal resort.
Adventure through the countryside, relax on the beach or enjoy some family fun on the pier. However you want to spend your Isle of Wight holiday, you’re sure to be able to do it - and everyone’s invited. So why not try it out and see for yourselves? Contact our team today and start planning a dog-friendly trip.
354 properties
Holiday home in Cowes · 4.37 mi from centre
9.5
2 reviews
Situated in Cowes in the Isle of Wight region, Didi's Cottage has a terrace and garden views. The property is set 7 km from Carisbrooke Castle, 19 km from Yarmouth Castle and 22 km from Hurst Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Blackgang Chine is 24 km away. This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The Needles Old Battery is 27 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 54 km from Didi's Cottage.
Holiday home in Sandown, Newchurch · 4.46 mi from centre
9.2
61 reviews
Located 1.1 km from The garlic farm, Newchurch Nook offers accommodation with a kitchenette. The property has garden views. The holiday home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and a bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. A flat-screen TV is offered. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings.
Holiday home in Cowes · 4.57 mi from centre
9.1
16 reviews
Located in Cowes in the Isle of Wight region, Nutcroft, Cowes has a patio. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Blackgang Chine. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Carisbrooke Castle is 7 km from the holiday home, while Robin Hill is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 52 km from Nutcroft, Cowes.
Apartment in Cowes · 4.66 mi from centre
9.1
35 reviews
Located 1.9 miles from Osborne House in Cowes, Blue Winds and Waves offers 2 accommodations with a kitchen. 1 with sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony. One apartment includes 2 bedrooms and a living room with a flat-screen TV. The other is 1 bedroom. Both apartments also offers a seating area, washing machine and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer.
Bed & breakfast in Cowes · 4.83 mi from centre
9.6
47 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at 24 Ward Avenue in Cowes, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Royal London Yacht Club and RedJet Ferry Terminal. This bed & breakfast is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 25.2 mi (40.6 km) from New Forest National Park.
Guesthouse in Sandown · 7.21 mi from centre
8.2
318 reviews
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With a stay at The Wight in Sandown, you'll be near the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Sandown Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Yaverland Beach. This family-friendly guest house is 32 mi (51.6 km) from New Forest National Park and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Gunwharf Quays.
Hotel in Ventnor · 8.06 mi from centre
8.4
1,596 reviews
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Set in Ventnor and with Ventnor reachable within 300 metres, The Wellington Hotel offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Built in 19th century, this 3-star hotel is within 10 km of Blackgang Chine and 23 km of Osborne House. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is 5.5 km from the hotel, while Amazon World Zoo Park is 9.4 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 64 km away.
Inn in Yarmouth · 8.56 mi from centre
8.2
503 reviews
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With a stay at The Bugle Coaching Inn in Yarmouth, you'll be just steps from Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and Yarmouth Beach. This inn is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from New Forest National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Beaulieu National Motor Museum.
Hotel in Shanklin · 7.19 mi from centre
8.1
1,536 reviews
Breakfast available
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Set in Shanklin, 300 metres from Shanklin Beach, Channel View Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and room service. At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Channel View Hotel provides some units with sea views, and the rooms are equipped with a kettle. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Sandown Beach is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Blackgang Chine is 16 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 62 km away.
Hotel in Shanklin · 7.28 mi from centre
6.4
121 reviews
Breakfast available
When you a stay at OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel in Shanklin, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Shanklin Beach and Pirates Cove - Shanklin. This beach hotel is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Hotel in Yarmouth · 8.59 mi from centre
9.0
45 reviews
When you stay at The George in Yarmouth, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal and 10 minutes by foot from Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Colwell Bay Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from The Needles Battery.
Apartment in Ventnor, Wroxall · 6.30 mi from centre
9.4
14 reviews
Set in Wroxall and only 12 km from Blackgang Chine, Hunter Heights Apartment at Clevelands offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 1.4 km from The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and features bicycle parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Osborne House. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby. Amazon World Zoo Park is 5.7 km from the apartment, while Dinosaur Isle is 10 km away. Southampton Airport is 61 km from the property.
Holiday home in Ryde · 6.77 mi from centre
7.8
31 reviews
Charming house by the sea, a property with a garden, is situated in Ryde, 11 km from Osborne House, 25 km from Blackgang Chine, as well as 10 km from Dinosaur Isle. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 2.7 km from Spring Vale Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Ryde Beach is less than 1 km away. This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Robin Hill is 10 km from the holiday home, while Amazon World Zoo Park is 11 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 53 km away.
Bed & breakfast in Ventnor · 6.87 mi from centre
9.6
31 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Ventnor, Kingsmede Bed & Breakfast is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of St Catherine's Lookout and Ventnor Botanic Garden. This bed & breakfast is 3 mi (4.8 km) from All Saints Church and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Ventnor Beach.
Bed and breakfast in Sandown · 7.13 mi from centre
9.4
195 reviews
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Breakfast available
Located in Sandown, the recently renovated The Townhouse 101 provides accommodation 300 metres from Sandown Beach and 18 km from Blackgang Chine. The property features quiet street views and is 19 km from Osborne House and less than 1 km from Dinosaur Isle. This pet-friendly bed and breakfast also has free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units include a seating area and/or a balcony with an outdoor dining area. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, and bike hire is available at this 4-star bed and breakfast. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Amazon World Zoo Park is 6.1 km from the bed and breakfast, while The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is 7.5 km away. Southampton Airport is 58 km from the property.
Guesthouse in Shanklin · 7.17 mi from centre
9.8
26 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Westbury Lodge in Shanklin, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Shanklin Beach and Shanklin Theatre. This guest house is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Gunwharf Quays and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Hotel in Shanklin · 7.22 mi from centre
9.6
13 reviews
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Breakfast available
Located in Shanklin, The Fig Tree Shanklin is a 5-minute walk from Shanklin Chine and 5 minutes by foot from Shanklin Old Village. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Shanklin Beach and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Sandown Beach.
Hotel in Shanklin · 7.31 mi from centre
7.9
95 reviews
Situated in Shanklin, within 400 metres of Shanklin Beach and 15 km of Blackgang Chine, Keats Green Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 19 km from Osborne House, 4.6 km from The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and 5.2 km from Dinosaur Isle. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The rooms include a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms have a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. At Keats Green Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Amazon World Zoo Park is 5.8 km from the accommodation, while Robin Hill is 10 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 63 km away.
Bed and breakfast in Sandown, Brading · 7.58 mi from centre
9.2
84 reviews
Breakfast available
Featuring river views, The Lodge On The Marsh offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 3 km from Sandown Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Osborne House. The bed and breakfast comes with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is fitted with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The property has an outdoor dining area. Available every morning, the breakfast at the property includes continental dishes along with a selection of fresh pastries and juice. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Blackgang Chine is 24 km from the bed and breakfast, while Dinosaur Isle is 4.5 km away. Southampton Airport is 55 km from the property.
Chalet in Sandown, Brading · 7.89 mi from centre
9.0
5 reviews
Situated in Brading in the Isle of Wight region, with Sandown Beach and Dinosaur Isle nearby, Peach Chalet Sandown Bay features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 19 km from Osborne House, 22 km from Blackgang Chine and 8.6 km from Amazon World Zoo Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Whitecliff Bay Beach. The recently renovated chalet is located on the ground floor and features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven and a fridge. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is 9.1 km from the chalet, while Robin Hill is 10 km from the property. Southampton Airport is 60 km away.
Beachside breaks, country exploration, relaxing retreats - whatever you’re dreaming about, the Isle of Wight ticks all boxes. Four-legged friends are invited to our pet friendly accommodation too. Here are some places to kickstart your inspo:
The Isle of Wight has lots of pet-friendly rooms to choose from but two of the most popular include The Queens Hotel and Passford House Hotel.
For a romantic break in the Isle of Wight, we recommend The Royal Hotel, Fountain Inn or The Angel & Blue Pig.
This will depend on the hotel you stay at and your preferred travel dates but, if you have a budget, we can recommend suitable accommodation.
This depends on the hotel you choose but typically pups are treated to dog beds, dog blankets, and dog toys. Owners get comfy beds, tea and coffee making facilities, en-suites and even a balcony in some cases.
For great views, we recommend Houseboat Eleuthera or the OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel.
Discover the captivating history of Carisbrooke Castle, an iconic fortress nestled in the scenic Isle of Wight. Immerse yourself in medieval tales, explore the impressive ramparts, and meet the famous castle inhabitants - the resident donkeys. With stunning views and interactive exhibits, this historic site offers a memorable experience for all.
Address: Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY
Embark on a prehistoric adventure at Dinosaur Isle, where you can marvel at real fossils, interactive displays, and life-sized dinosaur reconstructions. Uncover the secrets of the Jurassic era through captivating exhibits and engage in educational activities. Perfect for families and dinosaur enthusiasts alike.
Address: Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8QA.
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