Where to Stay & Eat with Your Dog in Idaho 

Road-tripping through Idaho | Photo Credit: Visit Idaho

Planning a road trip to Idaho with your four-legged companion? Idaho offers an abundance of pet-friendly accommodations and dining experiences. Whether hiking to alpine lakes, cooling off in rivers or playing fetch in state parks, this guide highlights some of the state’s top-rated dog-friendly hotels and restaurants based on BringFido’s rating system. Pack the leash, grab some treats and hit the road for an unforgettable adventure! 

NORTHERN IDAHO 

Places to Stay 

  • Cedar Street Hotel & Suites (Sandpoint): This hotel welcomes dogs per room at no extra charge. Guests receive a welcome bag with treats and waste bags, and there are designated pet-relief areas on-site. 
  • Talus Rock Retreat (Sandpoint): A luxurious eco-lodge set on 18 acres, welcoming well-behaved dogs. The lodge offers doggy daycare services upon request.  
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Coeur d’Alene): This hotel welcomes two dogs of any size in designated rooms for a nightly fee. Guests receive treats at the front desk, and a pet relief area with waste bags is available on-site. 

Where to Eat & Drink 

  • Lyfe Public House (Coeur d’Alene): This local roastery serves artisan coffee, house-made pastries and breakfast items. Its dog-friendly outdoor patio offers plenty of seating, water bowls and a relaxed atmosphere. 
  • Sweet Lou’s (Coeur d’Alene, Ponderay & Sandpoint) is a regional favorite known for its smoked wings and gourmet burgers. The covered and heated patio ensures a comfortable, pet-friendly dining experience year-round. 
  • Trails End Brewery & Brick-Oven Pizza (Coeur d’Alene): This laid-back brewery serves cold, frothy brews and delicious wood-fired pizzas. Sit on the inviting, dog-friendly patio while savoring a pint. 

Looking for pup-friendly trip ideas in Northern Idaho? Check out this fall trip itinerary for inspiration. 

NORTH CENTRAL IDAHO 

Places to Stay 

  • Best Western Lodge at River’s Edge (Orofino): This establishment overlooks the Clearwater River and welcomes two pets per room for an additional fee. Guests can enjoy riverside pet-friendly walking trails and an on-site restaurant with outdoor seating. 
  • Hells Canyon Grand Hotel (Lewiston): For an additional fee, this hotel welcomes two dogs up to 80 pounds per room and offers a designated relief area with waste stations for added convenience. 
  • Best Western Plus University Inn (Moscow): This comfortable hotel offers spacious, pet-friendly rooms and designated relief areas. Waste bags are provided at check-in. 

Where to Eat & Drink 

  • Maialina Pizzeria Napoletana (Moscow): This authentic Italian eatery specializes in wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta and an extensive wine list. The dog-friendly patio welcomes dogs and provides water bowls upon request. 
  • Moscow Alehouse (Moscow): A lively pub serving a variety of craft beers and hearty burgers. The spacious dog-friendly deck features shaded seating, making it a great place to relax with your pup. 
  • Main St. Grill (Lewiston) is a casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner classics and welcoming leashed pups on its patio. 

SOUTHWEST IDAHO 

Places to Stay 

  • Inn at 500 Capitol (Boise): A posh downtown hotel that goes the extra mile for pet owners, with plush dog beds, treats at check-in and designated relief areas. 
  • The Riverside Hotel (Garden City) features pet-friendly patios and direct access to a riverside walking trail. 

Where to Eat & Drink 

  • Java (Boise): A popular coffeehouse known for its coffee and delicious breakfast options. Their dog-friendly patio is shaded and spacious. 
  • Fork (Boise): A farm-to-table favorite that offers fresh, locally sourced dishes like Idaho trout, braised short ribs and gourmet mac and cheese. Its pet-friendly outdoor seating area provides water bowls. 
  • Salmon River Brewery (McCall) is a laid-back brewpub serving exceptional ales, burgers, tacos, and other tasty dishes. The dog-friendly outdoor seating ensures a relaxing meal for both you and your pup. 

SOUTH CENTRAL IDAHO 

Places to Stay 

Where to Eat & Drink 

  • Twin Beans Coffee Company (Twin Falls): A café serving organic coffee, fresh pastries and breakfast dishes. The outdoor seating area is dog-friendly. 
  • Redhawk (Twin Falls): An upscale-casual eatery featuring elevated American cuisine, local wines and craft cocktails. The outdoor patio overlooks the Snake River and provides a comfortable setting for diners with pets. 

SOUTHEAST IDAHO 

Places to Stay 

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Pocatello: This hotel welcomes pets up to 75 pounds for a nightly fee. It features designated pet relief areas and is conveniently near pet-friendly parks and trails. 
  • Best Western Pocatello Inn offers pet-friendly accommodations, with designated pet-friendly floors and nearby walking areas. Up to two pets per room are allowed for an additional fee. 

Where to Eat & Drink

  • Elmer’s Restaurant (Pocatello): A classic American diner offering all-day breakfast and pet-friendly patio seating. 
  • Portneuf Valley Brewing (Pocatello) is a lively local brewery featuring outdoor seating and a rotating menu of craft beers and pub-style fare. 
  • Buddy’s Italian Restaurant (Pocatello): A beloved Italian eatery famous for its pasta dishes and house-made sauces. The outdoor terrace is pet-friendly for leashed pups. 

EASTERN IDAHO

Places to Stay 

  • Candlewood Suites Idaho Falls: This extended-stay hotel welcomes pets of all sizes for an additional cleaning fee. Guests appreciate the designated pet relief areas and scenic walking paths nearby. 
  • Best Western Driftwood Inn (Idaho Falls): This hotel overlooks the Snake River and offers pet-friendly rooms. Scenic riverfront walking trails are just steps from your door, and a designated pet relief area is available on-site. 

Where to Eat & Drink

  • Butter Cafe (Victor): A charming breakfast and coffee spot offering a variety of dishes. The outdoor patio is dog-friendly and even provides treats for furry guests. 
  • Knotty Pine (Victor): A local favorite for Kansas City-style BBQ, steaks and sandwiches. Its dog-friendly patio is perfect for warm-weather dining. 
  • Guidepost Brewing Company (Victor): This craft brewery offers a rotating selection of small-batch beers and an inviting, pet-friendly patio. 

CENTRAL IDAHO 

Places to Stay 

  • Best Western Tyrolean Lodge (Ketchum): This European-style hotel welcomes two dogs up to 80 pounds per room. It features a designated pet relief area with waste stations and offers easy access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation. 
  • Tamarack Lodge (Ketchum): Dogs of any size are welcome at this pet-friendly lodge for an additional nightly fee. Guests appreciate the grassy pet relief area and its proximity to downtown Ketchum’s dining and shopping options. 
  • Knob Hill Inn (Ketchum): A boutique mountain retreat that goes above and beyond for four-legged guests, providing dog beds, treats, food and water bowls, and even a special pet welcome gift. 

Where to Eat & Drink

  • The Kneadery (Ketchum) is a cozy, rustic breakfast-and-brunch spot with a pet-friendly outdoor space. Famous for its homemade baked goods and hearty pancakes, it’s a great place to fuel up before exploring with your pup.
  • Sawtooth Brewery Public House (Ketchum): This craft brewery offers an inviting, dog-friendly patio with heated outdoor seating. The menu features pub-style favorites like burgers, pretzels, and mac and cheese. Water bowls are available for furry guests.
  • Power House (Hailey): A unique bike-shop-meets-gastropub concept offering a dog-friendly patio. The menu features gourmet burgers and craft beers, making it a must-stop for cyclists and beer enthusiasts traveling with their pets.

Looking for more insights on what to do and where to go with your pup in Idaho? Check out these dog-friendly getaways and five dog-friendly cities. Also, check out BringFido.com for more lodging and dining recommendations and reviews from fellow travelers. Remember that pet policies can change, so call ahead of your visit.