According to TripAdvisor, pet-friendly travel bookings have increased 260% year over year, driving luxury hotels and resorts to elevate their pet-friendly offerings with enhanced amenities and tailored experiences. Ahead of National Dog Day later this summer (August 26), properties are celebrating canine companions with thoughtful amenities and curated experiences ranging from gourmet pet-friendly food and drink menus and onsite rescue and adoption programs to scenic outdoor adventures and dedicated pet amenities.
We've rounded up a collection of standout offerings below that prove dogs are no longer just welcome, they are VIP guests.
San Ysidro Ranch | Montecito, California
Set on 550 acres in the Montecito foothills, San Ysidro Ranch offers an ultra-luxe dog-friendly escape complete with experiences tailored to four-legged guests. The Pampered Pets Program features a dedicated pet menu with breakfast favorites such as eggs, peanut butter pancakes and oatmeal, alongside dinner options and indulgent treats like Puppuccinos topped with whipped cream and Milk Bone crumbles and frozen peanut butter-banana Pupcicles. A standout new addition is the menu's dedicated "Bevvies" section, offering goat's milk and a selection of bone broths. Beyond mealtime, dogs can join their owners on scenic hikes in the surrounding trails, through the Ranch's sprawling gardens and relax on private cottage patios.
Acre Resort | Los Cabos, Mexico
Tucked in the rolling hills of Ánimas Bajas near San José del Cabo, Acre Resort offers a one-of-a-kind experience for dog lovers through Acre Dogs, its onsite rescue and adoption program. Operated in partnership with Acre Animal Rescue, the initiative has rescued hundreds of dogs from the streets of Los Cabos since 2017, helping connect them with adopters across North America. During their stay, guests can spend time with adoptable dogs, take them on walks throughout the resort’s 25-acre property and learn more about the adoption process, creating meaningful interactions that help socialize the animals and increase their chances of finding permanent homes. The property is also fully pet-friendly, welcoming guests traveling with their own dogs to stay in its elevated Treehouses, private Villas and expansive Haciendas, set among lush gardens and palm groves.
Villa del Palmar | Loreto, Mexico
At Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, dogs and cats are treated to a vacation every bit as memorable their owners. Four-legged guests are welcomed with plush pet beds, toys and bowls, plus a gourmet dog and cat menu featuring dishes such as turkey-and-vegetable lasagna, Torrejas Dulce Vida, a pet-friendly twist on French toast and more. Beyond mealtime, pets can enjoy designated pet-friendly spaces throughout the resort, including the mountain beach, where they can splash along the Sea of Cortez.
