📍Manali, HPLocation
🐕All sizesDogs welcome
🐾FreePet policy
Right by the river near Bahnu bridge, Hotel Shivalaya Retreat & Huts is one of those rare pet friendly stays in Manali where you don't have to negotiate or explain yourself at check-in. Dogs, cats and pretty much all pets are welcome here, and the riverside setting gives you an easy stretch of outdoor space to walk your dog before or after a day out in the hills. If you're planning to travel with dogs in Himachal Pradesh and want one less thing to worry about, this is worth a call.
🐾 For pet parents
Pets stay free, no extra charge, and that applies across dogs, cats and all pets, in any size. This was confirmed by phone on 17 September 2026 with Mr. Naveen at the property, and the call was verified by Komal Bhadu, so pet parents can rely on this being current information rather than an old listing detail. Pets are welcome in both indoor and outdoor areas of the property, though a leash is required outside. There have been no complaints from other guests about pets staying here, which says something about how the property manages it.
The Stay
The property sits on the riverside near Bahnu bridge, a location that works well if you want the sound of running water rather than a busy market street outside your window. As a resort hotel with huts on offer, it gives pet parents a bit more room to spread out compared to a standard hotel floor, and the outdoor areas along the river make for a natural spot to walk a dog of any size without leaving the property.
This is a good fit for an overnight or multi-night stay in Manali rather than a quick day stop, especially if you're road-tripping through Himachal Pradesh with a dog and want a base that doesn't treat your pet as an afterthought. Since online booking isn't set up for guests travelling with pets, plan to call ahead and lock in your dates directly with the property.
Pet Policy
Hotel Shivalaya Retreat & Huts confirms that pets stay free, no extra charge, and this covers dogs, cats and all pets, with no restriction by size. Pets are allowed in both indoor and outdoor spaces on the property, though a leash is required whenever your pet is outside. Two areas are off-limits: pets are not allowed on the beds or inside the restaurant area, so carry your own pet bedding and plan meals accordingly. Breed restrictions are not confirmed either way, so if you're travelling with a specific breed it's worth confirming directly. Pet bookings go through a phone call only, since online booking isn't available for guests bringing pets along.
Why pet parents will love this place
The pet-friendly case for Hotel Shivalaya Retreat & Huts
A no-extra-charge pet policy that covers all pets and all sizes is uncommon enough in Manali to be worth noting on its own. Add a riverside location with outdoor space to walk your dog, and a track record of no guest complaints about pets, and this becomes an easy option for anyone hesitant about bringing a pet to a hill station stay.
FAQ
Is there an extra charge for pets at Hotel Shivalaya Retreat & Huts?
No. Pets stay free, no extra charge, and this applies to dogs, cats and all pets regardless of size.
Can I book a room online if I'm travelling with a pet?
No, online booking isn't available for guests travelling with pets. Pet bookings are accepted only through a direct phone call to the property at 098160 23111.
Are pets allowed everywhere on the property?
Pets can access both indoor and outdoor areas, with a leash required outside. Pets are not allowed on the beds or in the restaurant area.
Are there breed restrictions for dogs?
Breed restrictions are not confirmed, so pet parents travelling with a specific breed should confirm directly with the property before booking.
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