1 / 8The Open Arms Hotel
Dirleton, East Lothian
Yes. Dogs can stay in 4 dog friendly rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A heritage hotel opposite 13th-century Dirleton Castle in East Lothian, where dogs get a bed, towel, bowl and treats and can join you in the restaurant.
Opposite the 13th-century Dirleton Castle and overlooking the village green, The Open Arms is a heritage hideaway in the heart of Dirleton, near North Berwick in East Lothian. The hotel says its name is its promise, a heartfelt welcome for you and your dog, and as a dog friendly hotel it lays on a dog bed, a towel, a water bowl and treats.
Dogs stay in Rooms 21 to 24, with a maximum of two dogs per room. Those four are the Garden Rooms; the hotel finishes all its bedrooms to the same standard, with categories differing mainly in size and layout. Owners are asked to make sure their dogs are well behaved and don't disturb other guests. The policy doesn't mention leaving a dog on its own in the room, so ask the team about that when you book.
In the public areas, dogs are welcome in the lounge and the restaurant, so yours can settle beside your chair at dinner. The kitchen serves locally inspired food.
Golf is on the doorstep here, with the links of the East Lothian seaboard close by. When it's your dog's turn, Yellowcraig Beach, the nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack's map, is 1.5 miles away, and North Berwick Law Circular Walk, also on Wildpack, is 2.5 miles away.
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
- 4 dog friendly rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, towels, bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Yellowcraig Beach, 1.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Open Arms Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 4 dog friendly rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Open Arms Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Open Arms Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Open Arms Hotel?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Open Arms Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Open Arms 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 Open Arms Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include North Berwick Law Circular Walk (2.5 miles) and Gullane Bents and Aberlady Bay Coastal Loop (2.7 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Open Arms Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Yellowcraig Beach, 1.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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