Northern Arizona contains several K-9 catered places to stay

Heading north? Are you always trying to find a place to stay with your puppy but struggle at the end of the day’s journey, sneaking your best friend in the back door? 

I know this comes as a surprise, but your pet is not always welcome at lodging establishments. But from Sedona to the White Mountains and up to the Grand Canyon, numerous pet-friendly establishments can make it easy to enjoy a getaway without having to leave your furry friend behind.

El Portal, a boutique inn located in majestic Sedona, located two hours from the Northwest Valley is not only pet-friendly but also encourages you to come with your dogs the next time you visit. El Portal is offering an incentive program this August: Stay one weeknight and get the second night for free when you book your stay with your pet. El Portal is a nonsmoking, adobe-style, upscale hotel. The redesign of this early 20th century inn took all of your and your traveling pet’s considerations in mind. The resort is not only pet friendly, but was recognized as one of America’s finest hotels by Harper’s Hideaway. 

By way of their lifetime involvement in the pet food and care industry, El Portal owners Steve and Connie Segner are committed to making a memorable experience for both you and your pet. Your pet will have his or her own bed and special treat basket, and you can request special feeding requirements.

The Best Western Paint Pony Lodge in Show Low welcomes doggie guests with no size restrictions and an affordable $10 per pet, per night fee (two pets maximum). There is a dog park only a 5-minute walk away (within Show Low City Park) divided into two sections: one for smaller, shyer dogs and the other for larger, more boisterous dogs.

The Silver Creek Rodeway Inn located in Taylor also has no size restrictions. Their fee is $15 per night with a limit of two pets per room and a $50 deposit. Folks will appreciate the free full breakfast offered at this hotel. 

Reed’s Lodge in Springerville also is pet-friendly. Owners Roxanne and Galyn enjoy meeting their pet visitors. They provide doggy treats and charge no pet deposits or fees. There are no size restrictions, either. The lodge has a designated dog walk area, and next to the motel there’s a large, fenced-in grassy area that allows dogs to run and play.  

The Econo Lodge in Winslow is economical for dog owners — a $5 fee no matter how many pets or how long the stay. There are also no size restrictions. You will see that this property is pet-friendly as the manager’s dog is always on duty with her.   

The family-owned and —operated Grand Canyon Red Feather Lodge is located a mile from the south entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park. Pets are welcome in the motel section of the property with a $50 refundable deposit and a fee of $10 per day, per pet, with no size restrictions. Note that pets may not be left unattended.

When traveling with your pets, you can now look at them as welcome guests by using these lodging accommodations the next time you travel Inside Arizona.