Pet-Friendly Hotels in Peterborough, Ontario
Peterborough sits on the Trent Severn Waterway at the edge of the Kawartha Lakes, and five hotels on this page list pet-friendly rooms. Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough, Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront, Quality Inn, Comfort Hotel & Suites and Hampton Inn Peterborough all welcome pets, and each adds something different: a waterfront setting, spa baths, an airport shuttle, a casino or a saltwater pool. The listings do not state pet fees or size limits, so I would confirm those with the hotel before booking. This page is for choosing between them by what else comes with the room.
Peterborough, set in the Kawarthas region, offers a blend of urban amenities and natural landscapes, making it an appealing destination for pet owners. The city's personality is defined by its connection to the Trent-Severn Waterway and surrounding green areas, providing ample opportunities for walks and outdoor exploration with pets. While specific pet amenities like dedicated parks within hotel grounds are not always guaranteed, the general environment supports pet-friendly travel. The community often embraces outdoor activities, which extends to welcoming pets in various public spaces, contributing to a relaxed and accommodating atmosphere for visitors with animals.
Where Pets Are Welcome in Peterborough
Travelling with a pet to Peterborough is mainly about walking space and the right room. The five hotels here all list pet-friendly rooms, and they differ in setting: waterfront, next to a golf club, or near the highway. I would choose by the walk you want and the extras you need, and confirm pet fees and limits with the hotel.
Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough is the most reviewed pet-friendly hotel here, with more than 1,300 reviews and a rating of 8.0. It sits next to Kawartha Golf & Country Club and offers an indoor pool with a spa bath, an airport shuttle service, a free continental breakfast, and rooms with a microwave, mini-fridge and free Wi-Fi. The listing describes it as suitable for family and pet-friendly stays. I would choose it for a dog and a family on a practical budget, and I would ask what the shuttle covers and what the pet terms are before booking.
Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront by IHG sits directly on the Trent Severn Waterway, with connected indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a fitness room and several dining venues on site. It lists pet-friendly options, rooms with views of the river, the city or the harbour, and central Peterborough is less than five minutes by car. It scores 7.6 from more than 520 guests. I would choose it when a dog's evening walk along the waterway matters, and I would ask the hotel which rooms are pet-friendly, since the listing says options rather than all rooms.
Quality Inn and Comfort Hotel & Suites are the quieter pet-friendly options. Quality Inn lists tea and coffee makers, free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, a lounge, an outdoor seating area, on-site dining with room service and a minimarket, 3.2 km from the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and scores 7.8. Comfort Hotel & Suites has an indoor heated pool, a spa bath, an on-site restaurant, a business centre and spacious contemporary rooms, four minutes' walk from Kawartha Golf Club, and scores 7.9. I would pick Comfort for a pool and a short walk, and Quality Inn when room service and a minimarket help with a pet.
Hampton Inn Peterborough is the best rated at 8.9, from fewer than 200 guests. It offers family rooms with air-conditioning, a saltwater indoor pool, a fitness centre, free on-site parking, a daily buffet breakfast, barbecue areas and access to a casino, and it is pet-friendly. I would choose it for a trip with a dog and the family when a pool, a free buffet breakfast and free parking are priorities, and I would read recent reviews because of the smaller number of ratings behind the score. Its listing does not mention pet fees.
A traveler's takeFor a trip to Peterborough with a dog, I would choose Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront: it sits directly on the Trent Severn Waterway, the listing names pet-friendly options, and the river views and connected pools make a long weekend easy. If the budget is tighter, I would pick Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough, with its free continental breakfast and indoor pool. I would call the hotel I chose to confirm the pet room, the fee and any size limit before arriving.
4.5Hampton Inn Peterborough
Pet-Friendly · 186 reviewsFamily-friendly hotel with a saltwater indoor pool and casino in Peterborough
Why guests love itA saltwater indoor pool and family rooms make the Hampton Inn Peterborough an easy choice with children, and its 8.9 rating from 186 reviews backs that up. The daily buffet breakfast is included, parking is free, and rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi. Barbecue areas add an option for a relaxed evening in good weather. Pets are accepted. I would book a family room rather than a standard one.
4.0Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough
Pet-Friendly · 1321 reviewsIndoor pool, spa bath, and airport shuttle near Kawartha Golf & Country Club
Why guests love itSuper 8 by Wyndham Peterborough is a three-star hotel next to Kawartha Golf & Country Club, and I would recommend it to families who want an indoor pool and a dog-friendly room. The pool has a spa bath, rooms include a microwave, a mini-fridge and free Wi-Fi, and a free continental breakfast is served. An airport shuttle is available. It is a practical stay, not a polished one.
4.0Comfort Hotel & Suites
Pet-Friendly · 331 reviewsIndoor heated pool, spa bath, and on-site dining near Kawartha Golf Club
Why guests love itKelsey's Restaurant opens straight off the lobby at the Comfort Hotel & Suites in Peterborough, which makes dinner with children easy, and the indoor heated pool and spa bath fill the evening. Rooms are spacious, with a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and free WiFi. Kawartha Golf Club is a four-minute walk away, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 7.9 from 331 reviews.
3.9Quality Inn
Pet-Friendly · 462 reviewsComfortable rooms with spa baths and fireplaces near Peterborough attractions
3.8Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront by IHG
Pet-Friendly · 521 reviewsWaterfront hotel with connected pools and dining on the Trent Severn Waterway
Why guests love itHoliday Inn Peterborough Waterfront sits directly on the Trent Severn Waterway, and its connected indoor and outdoor pools are the big draw for children: they can swim inside or out depending on the weather. A hot tub and fitness room add to it, and several dining venues on site make meals easy. Central Peterborough is under 5 minutes by car. Pets are allowed. The 7.6/10 score from over 500 reviews is fair rather than outstanding.
Local tips
- 1Ask each hotel about pet fees and size limits before booking, since the listings confirm pet-friendly rooms but do not state the terms.
- 2Request a pet-friendly room at Holiday Inn Waterfront, because the listing describes pet-friendly options rather than every room.
- 3Choose Super 8 or Comfort Hotel & Suites if you want to walk near Kawartha Golf & Country Club or Kawartha Golf Club.
- 4Pick Hampton Inn for a free buffet breakfast and free on-site parking, both listed in its description.
- 5Book Quality Inn if room service and an on-site minimarket help with a long stay with a pet.
- 6Read recent reviews for Hampton Inn before booking, because its 8.9 rating comes from fewer than 200 guests.