Pet-Friendly Hotels in Laconia, New Hampshire

Located in the heart of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Laconia is famous for Weirs Beach and Motorcycle Weekend. The town abuts Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake, where you can canoe, kayak, sail, water ski or swim. Hiking can be found nearby at the White Mountain National Forest and Mount Washington. If you're visiting for the winter, nearby Gunstock Ski Area offers downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Be sure to call ahead for additional details about pets before booking your stay.

Lake Opechee Inn & Spa

Lake Opechee Inn & Spa is on the shore of Lake Opechee in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The hotel features rooms with lake views, fireplaces and balconies. All guests have access to an exercise room, indoor pool and continental breakfast. Two guest rooms are available for dogs.

Lake Opechee Inn and Spa
62 Doris Ray Court
Lakeport, NH 03246
(603) 524-0111
Opecheeinn.com

Sun Valley Cottages

Near Lake Winnipesaukee, the Sun Valley Cottages consist of individual cottages equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes with a variety of rooms. Wood floors and paneling, picnic tables and charcoal grills and fireplaces will make you feel as though you're living in the outdoors while having all the comforts of home. Pets are allowed and guests are encouraged to inquire about additional restrictions.

Sun Valley Cottages
686 Endicott St. North (Rt. 3)
Weirs Beach, NH 03246
(603) 366-4945
Sunvally.com

Channel Cottages

Seated on the channel of Paugus Bay and Winnipesaukee, Channel Cottages offers views of boats passing through the channel. While you stay, enjoy a private beach and docks, outdoor gas grills and a close location to Weirs Beach. Pets are allowed with a fee, and Channel Cottages must be notified in advance.

Channel Cottages
1192 Weirs Blvd., Route 3
P.O. Box 5106
Weirs Beach, NH 03247
(603) 366-4673
http://200mail.com/cpi/channelcottages/

The 1848 Inn and Resort

The 1848 Inn & Resort offers motel units, cottages and housekeeping units. Enjoy the outdoors with a picnic and barbecue area, pool and children's swing and slide. The 1848 Inn & Resort is close to local attractions such as Kellerhaus, the Drive-In Theatre and the Weirs Beach Slide. Pets are allowed in select cottages for a fee.

The 1848 Inn
P.O. Box 5323
Weirs Beach, NH 03247
603-366-4714
1848inn.com

Marriot Towneplace Suites Gilford

Located just outside Laconia, the Marriot Towneplace Suites is easily accessible to Weirs Beach and Lake Winnipesaukee. The hotel features rooms with full kitchens, free high-speed Internet, an indoor pool and a fitness room. Pets are allowed with a fee.

TownePlace Suites Gilford
Sawmill Road
Gilford, New Hampshire 03249
(603) 524-5533
Marriot.com

Article Written By Valerie Powell

Valerie Powell is a recent graduate of Ithaca College in New York with a Bachelor of Arts in writing. Her past writing experience includes a team-created grant proposal for a non-profit publishing company, an editorial internship at a small publishing company in London, England, and various articles published online for eHow.

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