The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Africa

The view from Table Mountain, Cape Town The view from Table Mountain, Cape Town

If you're planning a trip to South Africa with your furry pet, you'll be pleased to know that the area has plenty of pet-friendly hotels that will make you and your furry pal feel right at home. So, you won't have to worry about where to stay with your dog. From luxurious accommodations that roll out the red carpet for your pets to budget-friendly options that are just as welcoming, South Africa has something for every type of pet parent. So, pack your bags and bring Fido, because South Africa is ready to be explored with your furry companion by your side. Pet friendly hotels in South Africa are becoming increasingly popular, and this destination is no exception. With a variety of pet-friendly lodging in South Africa, you'll have no problem finding the perfect place to stay with your dog or cat. But which place should you choose? Don't worry, we've done the research and analysis for you. After analyzing multiple cat and dog-friendly hotels in South Africa based on criteria such as price, location, amenities, and guest ratings, we've put together this amazing list below. So, whether you're looking for a chic boutique hotel or a cozy family-run inn, South Africa's pet-friendly options are below. And with a pet policy that welcomes pets with open arms, you can rest assured that your furry pal will be just as comfortable as you are. Pet-friendly amenities are common in South Africa's best pet-friendly hotels. With a variety of pet care services available, you can rest assured that your furry friend will be in good hands while you're out exploring the city. Some hotels offer pet care services, too! But keep in mind, some hotels also charge extra fees for staying with a pet, so make sure you know about each hotel's pet policy first. So, what are you waiting for? Book your stay in one of South Africa's best pet-friendly hotels and start planning your adventure with your furry companion. Whether you're traveling with a family dog or a feline friend, you're sure to find the perfect place to stay. And with so many dog parks, pet-friendly restaurants, and activities for dogs in the area, you'll have a blast exploring with your furry pal.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Flightdeck

Cape Town, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1056 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 20 Avenue Suzanne, Flightdeck has great rooms from $1056 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 9.99 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love family rooms, a heated pool, a private pool, air-conditioning, and a microwave at this comfortable hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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The Tuscany Guesthouse

Wilderness, Western Cape
Guest house with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Tuscany Guesthouse which has nice rooms starting at $233. Offering an outdoor pool, hiking, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and horse riding, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 912/8th Avenue. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, a refrigerator, shuttle services, balconies, and private parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly


Amber Guest Lodge

Knysna, Western Cape
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Amber Guest Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $167. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 11 Duthie Drive. You'll also find child care, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub which visitors with pets will love. And this welcoming hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Cybele Lodge Boutique Bed and Breakfast

Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $89, Cybele Lodge Boutique Bed and Breakfast, at 18 Acutts Drive provides a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 9.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers with pets will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

Amenities
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Plumbago Guest House

Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Guest house with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Plumbago Guest House has a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $203 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at R40 Main Road. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and a child pool, which is nice for travelers. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hedge House Guest House

Cape Town, Western Cape
Guest house with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Hedge House Guest House is 9.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $157, and it's located at 12 Argyle Road. We also love the laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Family-Friendly


Turtle Bay Lodge

Saint Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Turtle Bay Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $95. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 95 Pelikaan Street. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors with pets will especially love hiking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking at this terrific hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Ludus Magnus

Franschhoek, Western Cape
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $504 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Ludus Magnus offers an outdoor pool, room service, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $504 (before taxes). It's located at Portion 9, Two Rivers Farm and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which travelers with pets will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Auberge de Courtrai

Paarl, Western Cape
Hostel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for pet-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 3 Dumont Street, Auberge de Courtrai has great rooms from $78 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 9.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a private pool, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for pet-friendly hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


The Cape Bali

Cape Town, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $786 (before taxes) - See All Prices
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Cape Bali which has nice rooms starting at $786. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 22 Hely Hutchinson Avenue. Visitors will really like this welcoming hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


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How much do pet-friendly hotels cost in South Africa?

South Africa Average Pet-Friendly Hotel Price
$88

Visitors will find a large range of terrific pet-friendly hotel choices when planning a visit to South Africa. The price of these pet-friendly hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average pet-friendly hotel price in South Africa based on data from 441 hotels is an affordable $88. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in South Africa.

The average prices of our suggested pet-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $225
  • 4-star hotels: $92
  • 3-star hotels: $67
  • 2-star hotels: $92


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