1 / 8The Pier at Harwich
Harwich, Essex
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A four star hotel on the Harwich quay with 14 bedrooms styled to the seascape, where a dog dines with you in the NAVYÄRD.
Two historic buildings stand on the Harwich quay side, and together they make The Pier, a four star hotel whose first floor balcony overlooks the water, the ships and the working docks. A dog friendly hotel here comes down to dinner: the dog comes down with you to a table in the NAVYÄRD.
Dogs are welcome in selected rooms only, so the room is the thing to settle first. The 14 bedrooms are individually styled to match the seascape and take the light you only get on the coast, seven of them on the second floor of the main building and seven more in what was the Angel public house next door. The hotel doesn't mention how many a room will hold, so confirm that when you book.
Eating together happens in the NAVYÄRD, the ground floor space beside the working harbour, which does not usually take bookings but makes an exception for brunch and for diners with dogs. Upstairs the brasserie runs all day on modern classics, a grill menu and fish and shellfish landed on the harbour opposite, with estuary views from every table.
The Mayflower room has a seating area over the water and a working telescope for taking the views in, though the hotel doesn't say whether that one takes dogs, and the NAVYÄRD keeps a gin library of 150 at the last count. The dog's walking is along the coast: Felixstowe North Beach, the nearest we list, is 3 miles away, so look up its dog rules first, while Pin Mill and the River Orwell Walk is 4.6 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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Felixstowe North Beach, 3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Brasserie
- Views
- Sea views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Pier at Harwich dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Pier at Harwich's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Pier at Harwich?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Pier at Harwich?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Pier at Harwich?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Pier at Harwich?
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 Pier at Harwich?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Pin Mill and the River Orwell Walk (4.6 miles) and Alton Water Reservoir Circuit (5.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Pier at Harwich?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Felixstowe North Beach, 3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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