Best WNC Travel Destinations for Pet Owners

David February 2, 2022

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I currently reside in Asheville, NC. Western North Carolina has become a growing tourist spot for many people in recent years. Asheville has grown in the tourism industry by claiming national claim to prestigious awards such as #1 happiest place for women, #1 travel destination as voted on Good Morning America, and Beer city the USA for having the most craft breweries per capita.

When hurricane Irma struck Florida in 2017 it caused many of the residents to have to flee the state for safety. Asheville became a popular destination for many Floridians to spend the time away from their home. Of course, many of those people did not want to leave their furry friends at home alone and in danger. Residents that did leave their pets during the hurricane were possibly charged with animal cruelty. So many people and their pets evacuated to the mountains of Western North Carolina.

The problem that many pet owners have when traveling for long period of time, or the desire to take their pets on vacation, is that many hotels do not accept pets in their hotel. So, I have compiled a list of the best hotels in Western North Carolina that accept pets. When traveling through North Carolina, these hotels can make a pet owners trip even better.

1. Grand Bohemian Hotel. Asheville, NC

The Grand Bohemian hotel is part of the Kessler Collection as well as part of the Marriott autograph collection. It is a boutique hotel located down the road from the famous Biltmore Estate. It is a warm and inviting atmosphere, that offers outstanding food, excellent guest service and all the amenities that someone could want. All their 104 rooms are pet-friendly. There is a fee for one dog and a slightly smaller fee for two dogs.

Website: Grand Bohemian Hotel. Asheville, NC

2. Hotel Indigo. Asheville, NC

Hotel Indigo is located within walking distance to downtown Asheville. Includes valet and shuttle service for guests of the hotel. The hotel has the award-winning XYZ lounge, which offers original cocktails and superior food. With twelve floors in the hotel, they allow up to two pets per room for an additional fee. Pet-friendly rooms are located on three of the floors of the hotel.

Website: Hotel Indigo. Asheville, NC

3. Residence Inn by Marriott. Wilmington, NC

The Residence Inn’s are part of the Marriott family that resemble studio apartments opposed to the standard hotel room. Located downtown in historic Wilmington. The coastal city offers a plethora of museums, live music, many attractions such as WWII battleships which USA Today has voted best North Carolina attraction. They are pet-friendly with a fee for up to three nights and a slightly higher fee for an extended stay for a max of two pets.

Website: Residence Inn by Marriott. Wilmington, NC

4. Microtel Inn & Suites. Cherokee, NC

The Microtel Inn & Suites are located close to downtown Cherokee, NC. They are also closed to accessing the Blue Ridge Parkway which offers a peaceful and relaxing drive through the mountains of Western North Carolina. It is also located near the Appalachian Trail which extends from Georgia to Maine, in what is commonly considered one of the most famous trails on the East Coast. This pet-friendly hotel has no weight restrictions on pets and only charges $25 dollars per night fee for pets.

Website: Cherokee Hotels

5. The Omni Grove Park Inn. Asheville, NC

The famous well-known Omni Grove Park Inn is nestled just outside of downtown Asheville. The hotel has several bars and restaurants, including a dueling piano bar. It has a nine-hole golf course and a spa located on the premises. The hotel is pet-friendly with an additional fee, but they do have a limited number of rooms that are pet-friendly. The pet cannot be left alone in the rooms as well.

Website: The Omni Grove Park Inn. Asheville, NC

6. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Cherokee, NC

The Harrah Cherokee Casino hotel is in the only casino in Western North Carolina. The city of Cherokee is also one of the oldest Indian reservation in the Carolina’s. The casino offers all the standard gaming tables, poker room, and shows throughout the month. The hotel is very pet-friendly with a refundable deposit and small pet fee for up to two pets.

Website: The Harrah Cherokee Casino hotel

7. Islanders Inn. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

The Islanders Inn is in the scenic Ocean Isle Beach. It is located on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean with their own private beach for the guests and their pets. Located only a 25-minute drive from Myrtle Beach, the city of Ocean Isle offers many attractions including fishing, golf, vineyards, and battleships to tour. The inn does have a limited amount of pet-friendly rooms, which allows two pets with a small fee. The only downside to the hotel is that the pets must be crated if left alone in the room.

Website: Islanders Inn. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

8. Four Seasons Cottage. Lake Lure, NC

If you are looking for a nice vacation getaway with a little more space than a hotel can offer, look no further than the Four Seasons Cottage located in Lake Lure, NC. Lake Lure is located in the heart of Western North Carolina and offers much more than just a scenic vacation. Lake Lure has been home to the filming of several movies including Dirty Dancing. It is located near Chimney Rock state park and Sliding Rock which is a natural waterslide rock feature. Like many hotels, the max pet allowed are two with a small fee. Lake Lure is the perfect place to take a pet to enjoy nature at its finest.

Website: Four Seasons Cottage. Lake Lure, NC

North Carolina offers a pet-friendly environment and an array of activities for families. The majesty of the mountains or the beauty of the ocean, there are an unlimited amount of sightseeing attractions throughout the state. Whether it be hiking the numerous trails throughout the mountains, exploring the numerous food & beverage spots, or taking their furry friends to one of the large national parks or the quaint smaller ones. It is a growing tourism spot that everyone, even the four-legged ones can enjoy.