Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sacramento, California
Sacramento is a comfortable city for traveling with a pet, thanks to its rivers, its parks and a downtown that is easy to walk. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade sits on the Sacramento River, a short walk from Old Sacramento, the Golden 1 Center and the Crocker Art Museum, and guests rate it 9.0. The Hyatt Regency faces the California State Capitol, and the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel stands in Downtown Commons with a year-round outdoor pool. North of the river, Natomas gathers suites hotels with kitchens near the airport, such as Homewood Suites and Residence Inn, practical for longer stays with an animal.
Sacramento, California's capital, lies where the American River meets the Sacramento River. Old Sacramento keeps its Gold Rush-era waterfront, the State Capitol sits in a large park downtown, and Midtown has tree-lined residential streets.
Where to Stay With a Pet in Sacramento
Travelers with pets do well in Sacramento because the riverfront, Capitol Park and the levee paths along the Sacramento and American rivers give space for daily walks, and because many pet-friendly hotels here are suites with kitchens or two-room layouts that keep an animal comfortable.
The riverfront is the most pleasant base for walks with a dog. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade offers spacious two-room suites with a separate living area, a refrigerator and a cooked-to-order breakfast, and it is a short walk from Old Sacramento and the Crocker Art Museum. A separate living room helps a pet settle while you sleep. Also on the river, The Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa has a year-round heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and select rooms with balconies over the Sacramento River, about two miles from the city center.
Downtown puts the State Capitol and its park within a few minutes of your door. Hyatt Regency Sacramento stands directly opposite the California State Capitol and has an outdoor heated pool, a full-service spa and spacious rooms. Hyatt Centric Sacramento Downtown is a short walk from the Capitol and its museum, and The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection, offers a restaurant and bar in the city center. In Downtown Commons, the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel adds a year-round outdoor pool and private parking next to the Golden 1 Center, while AC Hotel by Marriott Sacramento serves European cuisine in its restaurant.
Midtown suits travelers who want a calmer, residential feel with restaurants and cafes nearby. Hyatt House Sacramento-Midtown offers rooms with streaming services, many of them with private balconies and city views, plus a restaurant, a bar and a fitness room, close to the Sacramento Convention Center and local art centers. Balconies and a quieter street make it easier to manage a dog's routine than in the busiest blocks downtown. For families with a pet, Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Auburn Boulevard offers family rooms with sofa beds, interconnected options and an outdoor swimming pool, in a less central but practical location.
Natomas, north of the American River near Sacramento International Airport, is the place for longer stays with an animal. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport-Natomas has fully equipped kitchens, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, and Residence Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas offers full kitchens, tennis courts and a complimentary hot breakfast. TownePlace Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas, rated 9.2, has sofa beds and a year-round outdoor pool, and Element by Marriott Sacramento Airport, rated 9.5, adds a year-round outdoor pool and a minimarket. Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas offers a complimentary airport shuttle for early flights.
A traveler's perspectiveTraveling with a dog to Sacramento, I would choose Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade: its two-room suites give your pet its own space, guests rate it 9.0, and the riverfront and Old Sacramento are a short walk away. For a longer stay, I recommend Homewood Suites Sacramento Airport-Natomas, with fully equipped kitchens and an outdoor pool.
Element by Marriott Sacramento Airport
Sacramento
90 reviews
Pet-friendly hotel with a year-round outdoor pool and fitness center
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would book Element Sacramento Airport for a family that values a top-rated, easy stop. Guests give it 9.5 across 90 reviews, an excellent score. The outdoor swimming pool is open all year, a fitness center is on site, and a minimarket covers snacks and small needs. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, pets are welcome, and an electric vehicle charging station is a real help on a California road trip.
TownePlace Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas
Sacramento
230 reviews
Comfortable suites with a pool, fitness center, and airport shuttle
Check availabilityWhy guests love itTownePlace Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas suits early flights and late arrivals thanks to a free airport shuttle. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, a sofa bed and free WiFi, so a family can spread out. The outdoor swimming pool stays open all year, the fitness center and the sun terrace complete the leisure side, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 9.2 from 230 reviews.
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas
Sacramento
195 reviews
Airport convenience with an outdoor pool and pet-friendly rooms
Check availabilityWhy guests love itHilton Garden Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas runs a complimentary airport shuttle, which makes arrival and departure days simpler for families. Rooms come with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and flat-screen TV, so snacks and quick breakfasts are easy. Children can use the outdoor pool, parents the fitness center, and the shared lounge gives everyone room to spread out. WiFi is free and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 9.0 from 195 reviews.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
Sacramento
1,038 reviews
Spacious suites on the Sacramento River, steps from Old Town
Check availabilityWhy guests love itTwo-room suites give parents a separate living area once the children are asleep, and microwaves and refrigerators help with snacks. Breakfast is cooked to order each morning. Old Sacramento, with its wooden sidewalks and riverboats, is a short walk along the river, and the Crocker Art Museum and Golden 1 Center are close too. The pool suits a hot afternoon, pets are welcome, and 1,038 reviews average 9.0.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport-Natomas
Sacramento
470 reviews
All-suite comfort with kitchens, pool, and pet-friendly amenities near the airport
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSuites with fully equipped kitchens are what I would book the Homewood Suites Natomas for with a family, especially on longer stays near Sacramento airport. The free hot breakfast covers mornings, and from Monday to Thursday the evening manager's reception can take care of a light dinner for parents. The outdoor pool and hot tub suit the afternoons, and the guest laundry helps when the suitcase runs low. Pets are accepted. A score of 8.9 across 470 reviews is strong.
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Sacramento
425 reviews
Downtown Sacramento hotel with a year-round pool and pet-friendly amenities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe California State Railroad Museum is a short walk from the Kimpton Sawyer, and that is the outing I would plan first with children in Sacramento. Back at the hotel, the year-round outdoor pool in the Downtown Commons gives them a swim, while parents can try Revival, the pool-level lounge. Several restaurants on site save a search for dinner, and rooms have Nespresso machines and bathrobes. Pets are accepted. A score of 8.8 across 425 reviews is strong.
Aloft by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas
Sacramento
59 reviews
Modern comfort with a pool, fitness center, and airport shuttle
Check availabilityWhy guests love itA free airport shuttle and an outdoor pool open year-round make Aloft Sacramento Airport Natomas practical for families with a flight to catch. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, with free WiFi. The restaurant serves American cuisine in a family-friendly setting, and the bar, lounge and outdoor seating area give parents a place to relax. Pets are welcome, an EV charging station is on site, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals.
Hyatt Centric Sacramento Downtown
Sacramento
413 reviews
Modern downtown hotel with city views, dining, and a fitness center
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFamilies can walk to the California State Capitol and its museum, a free and easy outing that gives children a first taste of state history, and Old Sacramento's riverfront and railroad heritage are within reach downtown. Rooms are air-conditioned, welcome in the Central Valley summer heat, and many have city views. The on-site restaurant and terrace save searching for dinner. Pets are welcome, so the family dog can travel too.
Hyatt House Sacramento-Midtown
Sacramento
525 reviews
Modern rooms with city views and a convenient Midtown location
Check availabilityWhy guests love itHyatt House Sacramento-Midtown places families in Midtown, close to the Sacramento Convention Center and local art centers. Many rooms have a private balcony with city views, a pleasant extra for parents in the evening. The restaurant serves American cuisine at dinner and there is a bar, so the evening meal needs no planning. A fitness room completes the offer, and pets are accepted. I would ask for a room with a balcony.
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento/South Natomas
Sacramento
256 reviews
Pet-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and hot tub north of downtown
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would book this Hilton Garden Inn for a practical Sacramento stay with a pool to come back to. It sits north of downtown, and guests rate it 8.6 across 256 reviews. The outdoor pool and hot tub suit families after a day out, and the fitness center keeps routines going. Rooms have a spacious work desk, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. The Garden Grille and Bar handles meals, and pets are welcome.
Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas
Sacramento
125 reviews
All-suite comfort with full kitchens, pool, and pet-friendly amenities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itResidence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas is an all-suite hotel in the Natomas area, and every suite has a full kitchen, which suits families on longer stays. A complimentary hot breakfast starts each day and an evening social is offered daily. Children can use the outdoor pool, parents the hot tub, and the on-site tennis courts give everyone a way to stay active. Pets are welcome. Guests rate this 4-star hotel 8.5 from 125 reviews.
The Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa
Sacramento
108 reviews
Riverfront luxury with a heated pool, spa, and Italian-inspired rooms
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa sits on the Sacramento River, two miles from the city center, and its outdoor pool is heated year-round, so children can swim even in the cooler months. Parents can use the hot tub, the 24-hour gym and spa services. Rooms have vintage Italian furnishings, luxury linens and 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and select rooms have balconies with river views. Dining is on site. Guests rate it 8.4 from 108 reviews.
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Sacramento
799 reviews
Capitol-facing hotel with a heated pool, spa, and pet-friendly rooms
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe hotel faces the California State Capitol, and Capitol Park around it gives children room to run between visits. The heated outdoor pool can be used beyond the hottest months, and rooms are spacious enough for a family to spread out. The full-service spa is a treat for parents, and pets are welcome. A score of 8.4 from 799 reviews reflects reliable service in the city center.
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
Sacramento
335 reviews
Historic downtown hotel with a restaurant and fitness center
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection occupies a historic building in central Sacramento, a short walk from the California State Capitol Museum, an easy history lesson for school-age children. Rooms have private bathrooms, work desks and free toiletries. The on-site restaurant and bar make dinner simple after a day on foot, parents can use the fitness centre, and pets are welcome. Guests rate this 4-star hotel 8.4 from 335 reviews.
AC Hotel by Marriott Sacramento
Sacramento
98 reviews
Modern comfort in downtown Sacramento with dining and wellness
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe city-centre location keeps downtown Sacramento within walking distance, and the restaurant serves European dishes for an easy family dinner. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, welcome in the hot Sacramento summer. The fitness centre suits parents keeping a routine, and the bar and lounge give adults a place to sit once the children are asleep. Pets are welcome, and no pool is listed. The 8.4 score comes from 98 reviews.
Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Auburn Boulevard
Sacramento
248 reviews
Family-friendly comfort with a pool and pet-friendly options
Check availabilityWhy guests love itInterconnecting family rooms with sofa beds are the reason I would suggest Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento Auburn Boulevard to larger families: everyone gets space without splitting up. Each room has a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker for snacks and early mornings. The outdoor pool gives children an afternoon plan, there is a fitness room, and pets are welcome. Electric car drivers can charge on site, and WiFi is free. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 over 248 reviews.
Local tips
- 1Stay on the riverfront or near the State Capitol if you want daily walks without driving; Embassy Suites Riverfront and Hyatt Regency are well placed.
- 2Choose a two-room suite at Embassy Suites or a suite with a kitchen in Natomas so your pet has more space and a calmer routine.
- 3Driving in? The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel offers private parking downtown, and the Natomas suites hotels are easy to reach from Interstate 5.
- 4For a longer stay with an animal, Homewood Suites and Residence Inn Airport Natomas both have full kitchens to store food and treats.
- 5Confirm the pet policy of your hotel when booking, since size limits and fees are not listed here and vary between properties.
- 6In summer, plan dog walks early or late in the day, as Sacramento afternoons are often very hot.