Pet Friendly in Virginia Beach

For many travelers, going on vacation leaves them with a difficult choice to make. They can leave them behind, and have to factor the cost of kenneling their pet while they are gone, or they can take their pets along with them. Here are some tips and things to keep in mind when looking to find the right place to stay for you and your family when traveling to the Hampton Roads.

Why Choose a Pet-Friendly Hotel over a Rental in Virginia Beach?

Often travelers find it easier to stay at a rental they arranged, which gives them the opportunity to stay in a home rental unit near the beach. While this may make sense for many travelers, there are unexpected or over-looked conditions involved when booking these units.

Convenience and Access

All of the Virginia Beach Hotels mentioned below are either directly on the beach with their own access to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk or steps away from top Virginia Beach attractions

Reduce Unexpected  Expenses

Rentals include expensive deposits to bring your dog of which you may or not get back any of it back. Plus, once you get to the rental you have to spend time sticking the refrigerator and cooler with food goods to feed your family. Several of our hotels mentioned below include complimentary breakfasts for all guests, so there is one meal a day you need not worry about. Several also provide evening receptions with light snacks and cocktails for guests. While they may not fill you up, they can help you cut down on your snack bill and vacation bar tab.

Flexible Rental Policies

As rentals are often private homes, there are often rules and restrictions associated with how long you can stay, when you can book, what happens if you leave early, etc. By working with one of the national brands, you are working with a renter who is known, trusted and has much greater flexibility in how they can work with you to make the insure your total satisfaction.

Safety and Parking

It is safe to assume that Virginia Beach rentals are all safe, and have adequate security and parking to protect guests. However, as hotels have to accommodate many more guests on a regular basis, you can know they have greater availability of security and parking for you.

Virginia Beach Rentals Can Not Reward You

It is often overlooked when making a purchase decision for a rental versus a hotel, but your vacation rental has the potential to give you something back when you work with one of the national brands. Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn all have frequent traveler programs that allow you top accrue points for each dollar spent at their hotel. Booking your Virginia Beach vacation at a hotel instead of a beach rental, allows you to earn points that can be applied towards future vacations, whether it is next year in Virginia Beach or the holidays oversees. This vacation can eventually earn you a free vacation somewhere else. A definite plus when comparing your choices for Virginia Beach accommodations and rentals.

For those who are looking for pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area, we offer the following recommendations.

Pet Friendly Hotels in Virginia Beach

Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel

The Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel is a full service hotel located in the northern end of the Virginia Beach Resort area. The northern end of the beach is often considered by many to be the quieter end of the beach, as it is further away from many of the nightlife attractions along the boardwalk. This means it is an excellent choice for romantic getaways, as well as child friendly vacations.  It is also closer to the area where canines are limited to during the peak summer months. See full details below.

As a full service hotel, they have the greatest availability of services to assist you with your pet.

• Concierge service to assist with finding great locations to exercise your pet.
• Room service can supply food items you may have forgotten, or if you decide to treat your pooch to a supper treat.
• The Aqua Vi Restaurant features four bay windows overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offering a variety of American cuisine from fresh seafood to steaks and pasta, is open breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• When the weather is nice, be sure to check out the Sea Sprays on the Boardwalk, a beach bar and grill offering sandwiches, light fare and a great vantage point to people watch.

Residence Inn Virginia Beach

The Residence Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront is a great alternative to expensive Virginia Beach rentals. Centrally located in the Virginia Beach Resort area, Residence Inn Virginia offers all of the amenities of a Virginia Beach hotel with the added conveniences of a Virginia Beach rental, with 72 suites of various sizes to accommodate families of all sizes.

• All the rooms feature a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker,
• Private balconies overlooking Virginia Beach.
• Complimentary hot breakfast and weekly barbecue (can’t get free food a rental!)
• High-speed Internet access
• Indoor pool to entertain children on rainy days
• Laundry service on site so you can go home with clean luggage.

Westin Virginia Beach

Just steps away from the Westin Virginia Beach is a modern adult playground featuring great shopping, dining and entertainment. Enjoy a pampered experience at the Westin Virginia Beach Hotel, for both you and your pet. Sink into the Westin Heavenly Beds for you and the Westin Heavenly Bed for your pet.

• Treat yourself to a spa treatment at the Sumatra Salon and Spa. Enjoy shopping at the many great stores and boutiques at the Town Center or cross the street to the Pembroke Mall.
• Sample world class cuisine at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, The Cheesecake Factory, McCormick and Schmick’s or Lucky Star at the Westin, a local favorite. Don’t forget your doggy bag!
• Keep the night going when you take in a performance at the Sadler Center for the  Performing Arts or laugh the night away at Funny Bones Comedy Club.

All of these great activities all just a few steps from the lobby of the Westin.

Staybridge Suites Chesapeake

Ok. SO we know it isn’t in Virginia Beach, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t include it in your list of considerations. As an extended stay hotel in the Hampton Roads area, the Staybridge Suites Chesapeake Hotel provides added value that is often overlooked, when you just look at rates. This pet friendly hotel offers studio, one-bedroom & two-bedroom apartment-style suites featuring fully equipped kitchens, spacious living and work areas, TVs with DVD players, free wired and wireless Internet access.

Other features include:

• Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
• Complimentary self-laundry facilities
• BBQ grills for guest use
• Sundowner Receptions (Tuesday – Thursday) serving complimentary snacks and cocktails
• Complimentary parking for guests
• Complimentary Wireless Internet
• Indoor Pool and whirlpool
• Complimentary fitness center

Compare to the expensive vacation rentals. The benefits are worth a few extra minutes drive to the beach.

What to Bring to the Pet-Friendly Hotels

While all of our above hotels are pet-friendly and do welcome pets to their hotels, they are often limited on the number of supplies they have available to support you pet. In the event there are many guests with the same idea as you, who also bring their pets, the hotel may run out. Therefore it is advsiable you make sure you pack the following for your pets:

• Pet Carrier
• Leash
• Collar with ID Tags
• Food and Water for full stay
• Bedding
• Pillow
• Scoop, bags, etc to clean up
• Toys
• Grooming Supplies
• Medications
• Medical records (just in case)
• First Aid Kit

Rules for Bringing a Dog to Virginia Beach

Pets are welcome to vacation in Virginia Beach all year long. During the Spring and Fall months (Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day weekend) dogs are invited to enjoy the public beaches and boardwalk area anytime. However, during the Summer months, (Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend) pets are limited to frolic on the north end of Virginia Beach above 42nd Street and the south end of Virginia Beach in the Sandbridge area before 10a.m. and after 6p.m. Fido must don a leash and human companions are required to clean-up after their furry friend.. For other policies visit the cities website here.