1 / 8The Douglas Hotel
Brodick, North Ayrshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A hotel by the Brodick ferry terminal on Arran, where dogs keep you company over food in the bar and at breakfast in the Bistro's dog friendly area.
Steps from the Brodick ferry terminal, The Douglas Hotel is the focal point of the village and a base for exploring the Isle of Arran with no car needed. Its ground floor and first floor rooms are pet friendly, making The Douglas a dog friendly hotel you can walk to straight off the boat, ready to enjoy the island's walks together.
A pet friendly room can take a pair of dogs at most. Add yours to the reservation when you book online and the team will allocate a dog friendly room, subject to availability. Bring your dog's own bedding, as none is provided. Dogs stay on leads in the grounds and public areas, muddy paws get a wipe before they meet the carpets, and beds and other furniture are off limits. The hotel also asks that dogs stay quiet so other guests can relax, and doggy bins are provided.
The Douglas Bar is dog friendly with no need to book, and food is served there from noon until 8.30pm daily, from home baking and sharing platters to an extensive menu. At breakfast the Bistro has a dog friendly area, though it is strictly pet-free in the evening, and breakfast needs pre-booking with reception. The kitchen sources sustainable local fish and shellfish, Arran and Ayrshire lamb, beef and venison, with Wooley's oatcakes and Arran Dairies ice cream from the island's cottage producers.
The rooms are hugely proportioned, with high ceilings and picture windows, and the Goatfell Suite and Balcony Suite look out over Brodick Bay and Goat Fell. With your dog, Wildpack's map has Isle of Arran: Brodick to Lamlash Coastal Path 0.6 miles from the hotel and Isle of Arran: Goatfell Summit Walk 1.4 miles off, for a bigger day out.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Carradale Beach, 12.2 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Suites, rooms with garden access and ground floor rooms
- Views
- Sea and mountain views
- Awards
- 2020 Prestige Hotel Awards - Winner - Scotland's Best Boutique Hotel, 2023 Prestige Hotel Awards - Highly Recommended - Scotland's Best 4 Star Hotel (West), 2016 Scottish Thistle Awards - Regional Winner - Most Hospitable Hotel Central South West, 2013 Scottish Hotel Awards - Boutique Hotel of the Year & Good Food Award
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Douglas Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Douglas Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Douglas Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Douglas Hotel?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Douglas Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Douglas Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Douglas Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Isle of Arran: Brodick to Lamlash Coastal Path (0.6 miles) and Isle of Arran: Goatfell Summit Walk (1.4 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Douglas Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Carradale Beach, 12.2 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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The Douglas Hotel, Shore Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran, Scotland, KA27 8AW
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A popular sandy Kintyre east coast beach facing Arran with year-round unrestricted dog access, good facilities for a remote Argyll beach and excellent views of Arran's mountains.
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