📍CalanguteLocation
🐕Small & MediumDog sizes
🐾FreePet policy
If you are hunting for a pet friendly hotel in Calangute, Goa, De Alcazar Calangute is worth knowing about because it takes in both dogs and cats without charging a rupee extra for them. It sits in the Porba Vaddo pocket of Calangute — one of the quieter residential lanes that runs parallel to the more tourist-heavy stretches — which makes it a practical and relatively calm base for a road trip down with your dog. The hotel is a straightforward mid-range property, not a boutique pet resort, but for pet parents who simply want a no-nonsense dog friendly base near Calangute beach without navigating complicated pet surcharge policies, it does the job clearly and honestly.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
This listing was verified directly with the property — not sourced from a third-party booking platform. Our verifier Kunal called the hotel on 21 September 2026 and spoke with Avinash, the manager, who confirmed pets are allowed at De Alcazar Calangute with no extra charge and no lease or pet agreement required at check-in. Dogs and cats are both welcome; small and medium dog sizes were specifically confirmed. Any damage caused to furniture by your pet will need to be paid for by the guest, so supervision indoors is advisable. Breed restrictions were not confirmed during the call — if you are travelling with a large or specific breed, mention it when you book.
The Setting and Location
Calangute is one of North Goa's most well-connected beach towns, and De Alcazar sits in the Porba Vaddo neighbourhood — a sub-locality that is close enough to the action to be convenient but far enough from the main beach road to avoid the worst of the tourist traffic noise. For dog parents, this matters: the lanes around Porba Vaddo are walkable in the early morning and evening hours when the heat drops, which are the windows you will want for taking your dog out anyway in Goa's climate.
Calangute Beach itself is roughly a short drive or an auto-rickshaw ride away from the Porba Vaddo area. Goa's beaches have mixed rules around dogs — some stretches tolerate dogs at quieter hours, others do not — so it is worth checking the current situation at the beach before assuming your dog can walk freely on the sand. The hotel's location, however, gives you easy road access both northward toward Baga and Anjuna, and southward toward Candolim and Sinquerim, making it a decent mid-point if you are road-tripping through North Goa with your pet over several days.
The property itself features a rooftop pool, which is a useful amenity in Goa's heat, though pool access for pets has not been confirmed — assume it is for human guests only unless you confirm otherwise with the hotel directly. Free parking is available at the property, which is a genuine practical advantage when you are road-tripping with a dog and carrying the usual load of crates, food bags, and gear.
Staying Here with a Dog — What to Expect
De Alcazar Calangute is a hotel, not a pet resort, so the experience is functional rather than curated. Pets stay free with zero extra charges added to your bill — that alone puts it ahead of many Goa properties that quietly tack on a pet surcharge at checkout. No pet-specific amenities such as food bowls, pet beds, or waste bags have been confirmed as provided by the hotel, so pack everything your dog needs for the stay: their regular food, a travel bowl, a familiar blanket or mat to put down in the room, and any medication.
The furniture damage clause is worth taking seriously. Hotel rooms in this category typically have upholstered headboards, curtains, and soft furnishings that an excited or anxious dog can mark or scratch. If your dog tends to be unsettled in new environments, bring a crate or set up their bed in a corner of the room early so they have a settled spot. This is standard travel-with-dogs practice but worth flagging specifically here given that the hotel has made damage liability an explicit condition of the pet policy.
There is no confirmed outdoor pet area or garden at the property, so your dog's outdoor time will be on the surrounding streets and lanes. Early morning walks in Goa — before 7:30 am — are genuinely pleasant: the air is cooler, the lanes are quiet, and stray dog interactions (which are inevitable in Goa) are easier to manage when there is less foot traffic. Carry water for your dog on every outing; Goa's humidity is deceptively draining even at moderate temperatures.
Pet Policy in Full
Dogs and cats are both allowed at De Alcazar Calangute, with small and medium dog sizes confirmed as welcome by the hotel manager. No pet fee, no lease paperwork, and no deposit confirmed — though it is always worth asking about a refundable security deposit at check-in, as policies can change between verification calls and your actual stay. Breed restrictions have not been confirmed, so guests travelling with larger breeds or breeds that sometimes attract hotel refusals (such as Rottweilers, German Shepherds, or Pitbulls) should call ahead and confirm explicitly. The hotel does hold guests responsible for any damage pets cause to furniture, so budget for that possibility. No pet-specific amenities have been confirmed; carry your own essentials.
FAQ
Is there an extra charge for pets at De Alcazar Calangute?
No. Pets stay free with no extra charge, as confirmed directly with the hotel's manager Avinash during our verification call.
Are cats allowed along with dogs?
Yes, De Alcazar Calangute allows both dogs and cats, with small and medium dog sizes confirmed as welcome.
Do I need to sign a lease or pet agreement at check-in?
No lease or pet agreement is required. You will, however, be responsible for any damage your pet causes to furniture or fittings during the stay.
Are large dogs welcome at De Alcazar Calangute?
Small and medium dogs are confirmed. Large breed welcome status has not been confirmed — call the hotel directly before booking if you are travelling with a large dog.
How can I contact the hotel to confirm pet details?
Call De Alcazar Calangute directly at 075592 48721 and ask to speak with the manager. Confirm your pet's breed and size at the time of booking, not at check-in.
What We Haven't Confirmed Yet
ℹ️ Worth confirming before you book
The following details were not confirmed during our verification call and are worth checking directly with the hotel: (1) Whether large breeds are accepted. (2) Whether a refundable security deposit is required at check-in for pet guests. (3) Whether the rooftop pool is accessible to pets. (4) Whether there is any outdoor space or garden on the property where dogs can be taken out. Call 075592 48721 and ask these questions before you arrive — it takes two minutes and avoids surprises at check-in.
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