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Dog-friendly hotels in Calais for a Channel crossing with your pet
Calais is the first or last night for a lot of British dogs heading to and from France. Most chain hotels here accept pets, but the details that matter are grass nearby, a car park you can reach at night and the timing of the tapeworm treatment for the trip home.
Last checked: November 2026
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Hotels in Calais that accept dogs
Holiday Inn Calais Centre
About 0.4 miles from the ferry terminal on Boulevard des Alliés, with private parking. Pets are allowed and the hotel provides a basket and bowls. The marina and the seafront promenade are close for a last walk before the ferry.
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ibis Calais Car Ferry
About 1 km from the car ferry terminal with a large free car park, so the dog never has to walk far to the car. Listings show pets as allowed. See our ibis Calais Car Ferry guide.
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ibis Styles Calais Centre
On Rue Royale in the town centre, and Accor states that pets are welcome. Good if you want to walk the dog along the seafront and eat out in the evening. Reserve the small paid car park in advance. More in our ibis Styles Calais Centre guide.
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Coquelles hotels for LeShuttle
The B&B HOTEL buildings at Cité Europe generally accept dogs for a nightly fee, and Holiday Inn Calais Coquelles has more green space around it than the town-centre hotels. Confirm the pet policy for your exact property, because the three B&B HOTEL buildings are run separately.
See pet-friendly hotels in Coquelles
Checks before you book
- The nightly pet charge, and whether it is per dog.
- Size or number limits, which some hotels apply to large breeds.
- Whether dogs can come into the breakfast room or bar.
- Where the nearest grass is, and whether you can reach it at night.
- Whether the car park stays open overnight.
Crossing the Channel with a dog
Ferry or LeShuttle?
On LeShuttle your dog stays in the car with you for the 35-minute crossing, which is why many owners prefer it. On the Dover to Calais ferries, dogs normally stay in the vehicle on the car deck, which you cannot visit during the sailing of about 90 minutes. Irish Ferries asks pet owners to check in 90 minutes before departure rather than the usual 60.
Compare LeShuttle fares or compare Dover to Calais ferries.
Paperwork going out
Dogs travelling from Great Britain to France need a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, and an Animal Health Certificate from an official vet, issued no more than 10 days before you arrive in the EU. A valid EU pet passport issued in an EU country is also accepted. These rules are set by the EU and could change if a new UK-EU agreement comes into force, so check gov.uk before you travel.
The tapeworm treatment for coming home
To return to Great Britain, a vet must treat your dog for tapeworm and record it between 24 hours and 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before you arrive. If you are finishing your trip with a night in Calais, this is the detail to plan around. Book a vet in Calais or along your route in advance, and check that the timing still works if your crossing moves.
Missed the tapeworm window? Your dog can be refused boarding at the Calais check-in or put into quarantine on arrival. Keep the vet’s record with the dog’s certificate and passport.
Frequently asked questions
Which Calais hotels allow dogs?
Holiday Inn Calais Centre, ibis Styles Calais Centre and ibis Calais Car Ferry all accept pets according to their listings, as do most Coquelles chain hotels. Charges and limits vary, so tell the hotel in advance.
Can my dog stay with me on the Dover to Calais ferry?
Generally no. Dogs stay in the vehicle on the car deck. If you want to stay with your dog, LeShuttle lets you remain in the car together.
Where can I walk my dog in Calais?
The beach and the seafront promenade are the easiest places. Check local signs, as dogs can be restricted on parts of the beach in summer. See our Calais beach guide.
Hotel pet policies checked on hotel and booking-site listings in November 2026. Pet travel rules summarised from UK government guidance; always check the current rules on gov.uk before travelling, as they can change.