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₹1,000
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Cotigao
Wildlife Sanctuary, South Goa
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9.4 / 10
Booking.com · 22 reviews
The Inaka Goa is one of the few pet-friendly stays in India that sits inside an actual wildlife sanctuary , specifically the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary in Canacona, South Goa. This offbeat jungle resort at 139/2, Manem, is surrounded by dense forest cover, making it a genuinely different experience from the beach resorts most people associate with Goa. Dogs and cats are welcome here with prior notice, making it a rare find for pet parents looking to travel with pets in Goa without compromising on atmosphere.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
The Inaka Goa confirms that dogs and cats are welcome with an additional charge of ₹1,000 per pet, per day. Food and water bowls are available on-site. The property asks that you inform them before arrival so they can prepare accordingly. Book via their website at theinaka.com or call 095457 08010 to confirm your pet's details at the time of reservation.
The Setting: Jungle, Not Beach
If you're expecting the typical North Goa scene, The Inaka Goa is a deliberate departure from it. Located within the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary , one of the largest protected forests in Goa , the resort sits in a landscape of tall trees, red laterite soil, and near-total quiet. The property has a pool on-site (visible in listing photos), wooden-floored rooms with large windows opening to the forest, and the kind of greenery that makes your dog very, very interested in every shadow. Nightly rates start around ₹5,547 based on availability, and the property has earned a 4.8-star rating across 163 Google reviews , with guests specifically calling out the peaceful retreat feel and well-maintained surroundings.
The Booking.com score of 9.4 out of 10 across 22 reviews breaks down as: Staff 9.5, Comfort 9.0, Cleanliness 9.1, Value for Money 8.9, and Location 8.9. The "Dog" topic tag appears in the Booking.com review filter, which confirms that at least some guests have already travelled here with their dogs and found it worth mentioning.
Pet Policy at The Inaka Goa
Both dogs and cats are welcome at this pet-friendly resort in South Goa. The pet charge is ₹1,000 per pet, per day , this is a confirmed figure, not an estimate. On-site, the property provides food and water bowls, so you don't need to carry your own if you forget. Prior notice before arrival is recommended rather than optional , given the forest setting and the nature of a boutique jungle property, calling ahead gives the team time to prepare your room and the surrounding area appropriately for your pet.
There are no published breed restrictions or weight limits in the available sources, which is encouraging for owners of larger dogs who often get turned away at conventional Goa resorts. That said, confirm directly with the property if you're travelling with a large or reactive dog, particularly given the wildlife sanctuary location (more on that below).
⚠️ Wildlife Sanctuary , Leash Your Dog at All Times
The Inaka Goa sits inside the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected forest that is home to wildlife including leopards, gaur, and various reptiles. This is not a typical resort garden. Keep your dog on a leash whenever you are outside your room or designated resort areas. Do not allow your dog to roam freely into forested sections, especially at dawn, dusk, or after dark. This is genuine leopard country , not a precaution, a reality of the location.
What Makes This Worth the Drive
For pet parents doing a road trip to Goa from Karnataka or Maharashtra, Canacona in South Goa is a logical stop , and The Inaka puts you in a completely different mood from the moment you arrive. Waking up to forest sounds with your dog beside you in a room that looks directly into the canopy is the kind of experience that doesn't exist at most dog-friendly hotels in Goa. The pool on property adds a practical reason to linger during the afternoon heat, and the high staff score (9.5 on Booking.com) suggests the team is attentive , useful when you're travelling with animals and need things sorted quickly.
The resort's Google Maps location places it clearly within the sanctuary boundary near Dabel, accessed via Manem. The road in may require a capable vehicle , worth factoring in if you're in a low-clearance car with your dogs. Confirm road conditions with the property when you call ahead, especially if visiting during or after monsoon season.
What to Confirm Before You Book
A few things the available sources don't fully address that are worth confirming directly with the property: whether pets are allowed in the pool area, whether there are any weight or size limits for dogs, and what the exact check-in procedure is for arriving with a pet. The ₹1,000 per pet per day charge is confirmed, but whether this applies identically to cats and dogs, or varies by animal size, is worth clarifying. Call 095457 08010 or visit theinaka.com to book and to notify them of your pet details ahead of your stay.
