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Travelling Chiang Mai with pets · Stated policies · Updated 2026

Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chiang Mai
5 Stays That Take Dogs & Cats
with Policies We Checked!

5 hotels in Chiang Mai that actually state a pet policy — weight, fee and which rooms pets can stay in, all spelled out. From Ketawa, a dedicated pet hotel with a dog pool, to Nimman chains like ibis and Novotel. From ฿900–3,200 per night.

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
💰 ฿900–3,200/night
🐶 Stated pet policies
✅ Real reviews · every hotel scores 8.4+

🐶 Where can you stay in Chiang Mai with a dog or cat?

Chiang Mai is easier to travel with a pet than you might expect — several cafés and restaurants let dogs in, the weather is mild, and vets are spread across the city. The catch is that plenty of hotels carry a "pet-friendly" tag on the booking sites without stating the actual terms; you arrive to find they only take small dogs, or there's a fee nobody mentioned. So this list includes only 5 hotels that confirm a pet policy on their official site or through a reputable source — each one states the weight it takes, whether there's a fee, and which rooms pets can stay in. All score 8.4 or higher, with prices compared across 3 sites and direct booking links. Important: pet policies change — always call the hotel to confirm before you book.

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Chiang Mai has no metro, and with a pet along your main options are your own vehicle or a Grab (whether a Grab takes pets is up to the individual driver, so message ahead). Red songthaews (shared trucks) will usually take a dog or cat in a carrier — ask the driver before you get in. Pet-useful reference points around town: vet clinics are common in the Nimman area and the Old City, many open into the evening · Nong Buak Haad Park in the Old City is fine for walking a dog · pet-welcoming cafés are scattered through Nimman and along the irrigation canal · The airport (CNX) is about 15 minutes from the centre by car. If you're flying in with a pet, check the airline's rules and have a carrier ready in advance.
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All 5 pet-friendly hotels — let's go!
1
Dedicated pet hotel

Ketawa Pet Friendly Hotel

🐾 Any-size dogs · dog pool
Ketawa Pet Friendly Hotel
📍 Wat Ket, by the Ping River · near Night Bazaar
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
฿1,700
from / night
Superior Roomfrom ฿1,700/night
Deluxe Room (with pet bed)from ฿2,100/night
Family Roomfrom ฿2,800/night
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🐶 Dogs of any size, no limit on number🏊 Dog swimming pool✂️ Grooming + day care🛏️ Pet bed in the room
📍 121/1 Bumrungrat Soi 2, Wat Ket, Muang, Chiang Mai

Ketawa is a hotel built specifically for people travelling with dogs — it takes dogs of any size with no cap on the number, for a fee of around ฿300 per night per pet (confirm with the hotel). What sets it apart is a swimming pool for dogs, plus on-site grooming, day care and a pet shop; rooms come with a pet bed. It sits in the Wat Ket area by the Ping River, walkable to the Night Bazaar and Warorot Market. The one real limit: it takes dogs only, not cats, so cat owners need to look elsewhere. It scores 9.0 from 170 reviews.

💡 Tip: Call to confirm the fee and how many dogs you're bringing before you book, and if you want grooming or day care, schedule it ahead to lock in a slot.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ Takes dogs of any size with no limit on number — the most open policy here
  • ✓ Has an actual swimming pool for dogs — rare in Chiang Mai
  • ✓ Full pet services: grooming, day care and a pet shop
  • ✓ Pet bed in the room · by the Ping River, walkable to the Night Bazaar
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ Dogs only — cats are not accepted
  • ✗ On the Wat Ket side, a drive across town from Nimman
——— Next hotel ———
2
4-star design hotel

Cross Vibe Chiang Mai Decem

🐶 Has a Pet-Friendly Suite
Cross Vibe Chiang Mai Decem
📍 Huay Kaew Rd, edge of Nimman · walk to MAYA
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
฿1,600
from / night
Deluxe Roomfrom ฿1,600/night
Pet-Friendly One Bedroom Suitefrom ฿3,000/night
Studio Suite Triplefrom ฿2,400/night
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🐶 1 dog up to 10 kg, free🛏️ Dedicated Pet-Friendly Suite🌿 Green living wall + pool☕ Walk to MAYA, Nimman
📍 10/18 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Rd, Chang Phueak, Muang, Chiang Mai

Cross Vibe Decem (formerly X2 Vibe) is a design hotel with a dedicated Pet-Friendly One Bedroom Suite for guests bringing a dog. The policy is clear: one dog up to 10 kg, with no fee; a second dog needs to be requested and carries a charge. Dogs can't be left in the room alone, and they're not allowed in the restaurant or pool. The building's signature is a large green living wall and a pool, and it sits on Huay Kaew Road on the Nimman edge, walkable to MAYA. It scores 8.7 on Agoda and 9.0 on Trip.com.

💡 Tip: Book the Pet-Friendly One Bedroom Suite directly and flag that you're bringing a dog — the pet-permitted rooms are limited, and other room types may not allow it.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ A dedicated Pet-Friendly Suite with pet amenities provided
  • ✓ One dog up to 10 kg stays free, with no pet fee
  • ✓ Green living wall and pool — photogenic design
  • ✓ Huay Kaew Rd on the Nimman edge, walk to MAYA · strong scores
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ One dog up to 10 kg only — larger or multiple dogs won't fit
  • ✗ Dogs can't be left alone in the room, so plan your outings
——— Next hotel ———
3
3-star economy hotel (chain)

ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub

💰 Takes pets · best value
ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub
📍 Huay Kaew Rd, Nimman area · foot of Doi Suthep
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
฿900
from / night
Standard Roomfrom ฿900/night
Standard Room (1st-floor, pet-friendly)from ฿1,100/night
Superior Roomfrom ฿1,300/night
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🐶 Dogs & cats up to 15 kg, max 2💵 Fee ฿500/night per pet🛏️ 1st-floor rooms only☕ Walkable into Nimman
📍 7-17 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Rd, Chang Phueak, Muang, Chiang Mai

ibis Nimman is a budget chain hotel that spells out its pet policy clearly on the official site. It takes small dogs and cats up to 15 kg, a maximum of 2 per room, for a fee of ฿500 per night per pet, in designated 1st-floor rooms only. Pets must be leashed outside the room and aren't allowed in the restaurant, pool or gym, and you sign a pet disclaimer and show vaccination certificates at check-in. It sits on Huay Kaew Road at the foot of Doi Suthep, walkable into Nimman, and has the lowest starting rate on this list. It scores 8.8 from 363 reviews.

💡 Tip: Bring your pet's vaccination certificate — you'll need it at check-in — and book one of the designated 1st-floor pet rooms specifically; other floors don't allow pets.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ Policy stated clearly on the official site — weight and fee are transparent
  • ✓ Takes both dogs and cats, up to 2, with a modest fee
  • ✓ Lowest starting room rate on this list — strong value
  • ✓ Huay Kaew area, walkable into Nimman · consistent chain standard
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ Designated 1st-floor rooms only, which can sell out fast
  • ✗ There's a ฿500/night-per-pet fee, and no pets in shared areas
——— Next hotel ———
4
4-star hotel (chain)

Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub

🏊 4-star · rooftop pool
Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub
📍 Huay Kaew Rd, Nimman area · rooftop pool
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
฿2,600
from / night
Superior Roomfrom ฿2,600/night
Deluxe King Bed with Terrace (pet room)from ฿3,400/night
Executive Roomfrom ฿3,800/night
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🐶 Dogs & cats up to 15 kg, max 2💵 Fee ฿1,000/night per pet🛏️ Deluxe King Terrace rooms🏊 Rooftop pool, Doi Suthep view
📍 7*77 Moo 2, Huay Kaew Rd, Soi Sreesud, Chang Phueak, Muang, Chiang Mai

Novotel Nimman is the 4-star option for travellers who want a nicer stay and can still bring a pet, sitting right next to the ibis as part of the same Accor group. The policy is stated: small dogs and cats up to 15 kg, a maximum of 2, for a fee of ฿1,000 per night per pet, in a Deluxe King Bed with Terrace room only. Pets must be leashed outside the room and aren't allowed in the restaurant, pool or gym; you sign a disclaimer and show vaccination records. The standout is a rooftop pool with Doi Suthep views. It scores 8.9 on Trip.com from 342 reviews.

💡 Tip: The pet room is the Deluxe King with Terrace only — that terrace gives a dog somewhere to stretch out. Book ahead, since there are only a handful of them.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ 4-star — rooms and service are a step up from the ibis next door
  • ✓ The Deluxe King has a terrace, giving a pet some outdoor space
  • ✓ Rooftop pool with Doi Suthep views
  • ✓ Policy stated on the official site · Huay Kaew, beside Nimman
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ The ฿1,000/night-per-pet fee is the highest on this list
  • ✗ Deluxe King Terrace rooms only — limited in number
——— Next hotel ———
5
Boutique hotel (Old City)

Namton Boutique Hotel

🐱 Dogs & cats · free
Namton Boutique Hotel
📍 Samlarn Rd, Old City · walk to Wat Phra Singh
🛏️ Check availability
Starting price
฿1,500
from / night
Standard Roomfrom ฿1,500/night
Deluxe Roomfrom ฿1,900/night
Suitefrom ฿2,600/night
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🐶 2 pets up to 30 kg combined💵 No pet fee🐱 Takes dogs and cats🏯 In the Old City, walk to temples
📍 18 Samlarn Rd, Phra Singh, Muang, Chiang Mai

Namton is a small 18-room boutique in the Old City that takes pets with no fee. The policy: 2 pets up to 30 kg combined, dogs and cats both welcome (no exotic pets); they can't be left in the room alone, and food and water bowls are provided. It's on Samlarn Road in the middle of the Old City, walkable to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang — a fit if your trip is built around the temples and walking a pet through the Old City. Worth knowing from reviews: rooms are small, some have no window, and housekeeping can be hit or miss. It scores 8.6 from 443 reviews.

💡 Tip: Ask for a room with a window when you book — some don't have one — and confirm the 30 kg combined limit with the hotel if you're bringing two pets.
👍 Pros
  • ✓ Takes up to 30 kg — more than the Nimman chains — with no fee
  • ✓ Both dogs and cats welcome, good for cat owners
  • ✓ In the Old City, walk to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang
  • ✓ Low starting rate · small hotel with close personal service
👎 Things to note
  • ✗ Rooms are small, some windowless, and housekeeping is uneven
  • ✗ Pets can't be left alone in the room, so plan your outings
——— End of list ———
Comparison table — 5 pet-friendly hotels, Chiang Mai 2026
#HotelStarsScorePrice/nightPet policyHighlight
1 Ketawa Pet Friendly Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9.0 ฿1,700 🐶 Dogs any size, no limit Dog pool
2 Cross Vibe Chiang Mai Decem ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.7 ฿1,600 🐶 1 dog ≤10 kg, free Pet-Friendly Suite
3 ibis Chiang Mai Nimman Journeyhub ⭐⭐⭐ 8.8 ฿900 🐶 Dogs/cats ≤15 kg · ฿500/pet Best value
4 Novotel Chiangmai Nimman Journeyhub ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.9 ฿2,600 🐶 Dogs/cats ≤15 kg · ฿1,000/pet 4-star · rooftop pool
5 Namton Boutique Hotel ⭐⭐⭐ 8.6 ฿1,500 🐱 2 pets ≤30 kg, free Takes cats · Old City
How to pick the right pet-friendly hotel for you?
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Small dog, on a budget
ibis Nimman ฿900 takes dogs and cats up to 15 kg, ฿500/pet — the best value · or Cross Vibe Decem ฿1,600, one dog up to 10 kg stays free in the Pet-Friendly Suite
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Larger dog, or more than one
Ketawa ฿1,700 takes dogs of any size with no limit, plus a dog pool · or Namton ฿1,500 takes up to 30 kg combined, 2 pets, with no fee
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You have a cat
Namton ฿1,500 takes both dogs and cats with no fee, in the Old City · or the ibis · Novotel chains in Nimman, which take small cats up to 15 kg (Ketawa is dogs only)
Want to stay in Nimman for the cafés
Cross Vibe Decem ฿1,600 or the ibis · Novotel in Nimman, ฿900–2,600 — all on Huay Kaew Road beside Nimman, walkable to MAYA and the cafés
📌 Note: All prices are approximate and may change by date and season — always check the live rate and compare 3 sites before booking · Pet policies (weight, fee, designated rooms) change all the time, so call or message the hotel directly to confirm before you book and again before you travel · Many properties require a vaccination certificate at check-in and keep pets out of shared areas (restaurant, pool, gym) · Chiang Mai has no metro, so with a pet use your own vehicle or a Grab (message the driver first) · Article by Wherebest.com
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ — common questions travellers ask about pet-friendly hotels in Chiang Mai

❓ Which hotels in Chiang Mai take pets?

This list has 5 with a confirmed pet policy. For dogs of any size, choose <strong>Ketawa</strong> (a dedicated pet hotel with a dog pool — but no cats). For both dogs and cats, choose <strong>Namton</strong> in the Old City (up to 30 kg, free), or <strong>ibis</strong> or <strong>Novotel</strong> in Nimman (up to 15 kg, with a fee). To stay in Nimman with a small dog, choose <strong>Cross Vibe Decem</strong> (one dog up to 10 kg, free, in the Pet-Friendly Suite).

❓ How much does it cost to bring a pet?

It depends on the hotel. <strong>No fee</strong>: Namton (2 pets up to 30 kg) and Cross Vibe Decem (one dog up to 10 kg). <strong>There's a fee</strong>: Ketawa around ฿300/night per pet, ibis ฿500/night per pet, Novotel ฿1,000/night per pet. Prices can change, so confirm with the hotel when you book.

❓ Is there a weight limit for pets?

Most have one. <strong>ibis and Novotel</strong> take up to 15 kg · <strong>Cross Vibe Decem</strong> up to 10 kg · <strong>Namton</strong> up to 30 kg combined (2 pets) · only <strong>Ketawa</strong> takes dogs of any size with no limit. If you're bringing a large breed, Ketawa is the closest fit.

❓ Are there parks or cafés in Chiang Mai for walking a dog?

Yes. <strong>Nong Buak Haad Park</strong> in the Old City is fine for walking a dog, and the western side of the irrigation canal is a popular dog-walking stretch. <strong>Pet-welcoming cafés</strong> are scattered through Nimman and around town, some with a dedicated dog area. Vet clinics are spread across Nimman and the Old City, many open into the evening in case of an emergency.

❓ What documents do I need to bring a pet to a hotel?

Chains like <strong>ibis and Novotel require a vaccination certificate and a signed pet disclaimer at check-in</strong>, so bring your pet's vaccination record. Other hotels may ask for the same. Many also require pets to be leashed outside the room and keep them out of shared areas — read the full terms before you book.

❓ Why confirm the pet policy before booking?

Because <strong>pet policies change often</strong> — the weight accepted, the fee, the number of designated rooms, and sometimes a hotel pauses pets entirely. Booking sites carry a pet-friendly tag on data that isn't always current. Calling or messaging to confirm before you book and again before you travel avoids being turned away at the desk, especially if you're bringing a large or multiple pets.

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