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Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cebu: Staycation Rules for Each Hotel

A growing number of hotels in Cebu City and Mandaue now welcome dogs, but no two hotels share the same rules. One caps dogs by height, another by weight, and each has its own list of documents, fees and off-limits areas. This guide covers what each hotel has posted on its own website, so a dog owner from Cebu, Davao, Iloilo or Metro Manila can plan a staycation without surprises at check-in.

Note: This post is accurate as of October 18, 2026. Hotel pet policies, fees and pet room availability can change at any time, so confirm with the hotel before booking. Fees below are shown “as posted” by each hotel.

Quick Answer

  • bai Hotel Cebu (Mandaue): dogs and cats up to 60 cm tall, maximum two per room, on designated pet-friendly floors. Reservations required.
  • Seda Ayala Center Cebu and Seda Central Bloc (Cebu City): dogs and cats at least one year old, maximum two per room. Dogs up to 20 kg go in pet-friendly rooms; bigger dogs go in suites or apartments. Book at least 48 hours ahead.
  • Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu (Cebu City): dogs and cats under 12 kg, maximum two per room. A dog may stay alone in the room only in a kennel.
  • Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (Cebu City): dogs and cats up to 20 kg and at least six months old, maximum two per room.
  • Citadines Cebu City: pets allowed, per the official website. Detailed rules are not posted.

bai Hotel Cebu

bai Hotel Cebu in Mandaue opened pet room stays on June 25, 2026. The rules below come from the hotel’s official pet-friendly guidelines.

Pet rules

  • Who can stay: dogs and domestic cats, healthy and vaccinated.
  • Limits: a maximum of two pets per room and a maximum height of 60 cm (2 ft.). No weight limit is posted.
  • Rooms: pets stay on designated pet-friendly floors. Pet rooms are limited.
  • Fees (as posted): Best Available Rate plus a boarding fee of ₱1,500 per night per pet (Deluxe Room), and a refundable security deposit of ₱5,000 per room. Cleaning or damage may incur extra charges. Deposits are refunded after room inspection.
  • What to bring: vaccination records, a leash or carrier, food and treats, pee pads or diapers, and toys.
  • Allowed areas: Wallstreet Alfresco, the area outside Wallstreet, and the hallway near Marble & Ume. Pets must stay on a leash and supervised.
  • Not allowed: indoor restaurant dining (including CAFÉ bai), the swimming pool, Wellness Spa, Fitness Center, Kids’ Club and Business Center.
  • Behavior: keep pets off tables and chairs, and avoid loud or aggressive behavior.
  • Leaving the dog in the room: the guidelines say pets should not be left unattended unless secured. Ask the front desk what “secured” means in practice, such as a crate.

How to book: reservations are required. Call or email the hotel and mention the pet when booking.

Contact and links

Seda Ayala Center Cebu and Seda Central Bloc

Seda Hotels runs a “Pet-Approved Stays” program and says all Seda hotels are pet-friendly. Both Cebu properties post the same rules on their official offer pages, so this section applies to both. This is a chain-wide policy; each hotel takes its own bookings.

Pet rules

  • Who can stay: dogs and cats only, at least one year old, house trained and well groomed. A maximum of two pets per room.
  • Size: dogs up to 20 kg stay in designated pet-friendly rooms. Dogs over 20 kg stay in Suite or Apartment room categories.
  • Fees (as posted): a Pet Fee of PHP 2,500 net per pet per night, or a monthly rate of PHP 35,000 net. This includes a pet bed, food and water bowls and a plush toy.
  • Documents: a copy of the dog’s veterinary health certificate, an updated rabies vaccination certificate, a signed waiver and release of liability, and a completed pet profile form.
  • Allowed areas: the hotel lobby and the pet-friendly room. With prior approval, certain areas of the pool deck. There is a designated pet relief area.
  • Not allowed: restaurants and dining outlets, the gym, spa and function rooms.
  • Leash and diaper: dogs must be on a leash outside the room and wear a diaper.
  • Leaving the dog in the room: Seda says it is best not to. If necessary, tell the Front Desk and leave an emergency contact number. Housekeeping only enters if the pet is secured or supervised.
  • Damage and noise: repair or deep-cleaning costs are added to the bill, and the hotel informs the guest first. Repeated noise may lead to a request to make other arrangements. Seda assesses each pet case by case.

How to book: book at least 48 hours in advance. Walk-ins with pets are not accepted. The Seda Ayala Center Cebu page also has a “VIPaws Stay Request” form.

Seda Ayala Center Cebu (Cebu Business Park)

Seda Central Bloc (Cebu IT Park)

  • Reservations: +032 410 8899 · res.sedacbcebu@ayalalandhospitality.com
  • Offer page: Pet-Approved Stays
  • Official social accounts: unconfirmed.
  • Google Maps

Both hotels sit beside pet-friendly Ayala malls (Ayala Center Cebu and Ayala Malls Central Bloc), which makes them handy for a weekend that includes a mall stroll. Mall rules are separate from hotel rules.

Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu

Radisson Blu Cebu, next to SM City Cebu, posts its pet rules on its official website and in a signed pet waiver that guests complete at check-in.

Pet rules

  • Who can stay: cats and dogs under 12 kg, maximum two per room. There are no designated pet rooms.
  • Fees (as posted): a pet service fee of PHP 2,500 per night, used to deep clean the room after check-out.
  • Documents: the website says no veterinary certificate is needed. Pets must be in good health and free of parasites such as fleas and ticks. Guests sign the pet waiver.
  • Leash: pets must be with an adult, under control and on a leash at all times outside the room.
  • Not allowed: the breakfast area, fitness center, spa, food and beverage outlets and banquet facilities.
  • Allowed: the garden area, plus passing through to the nearest exit. If the lobby is the nearest exit, no standing is allowed.
  • Leaving the dog in the room: only if the dog is in a proper kennel, and the owner must be reachable by phone or email. If staff can’t reach the owner about a disturbance, they may remove the kennel and keep the pet safe until pickup.
  • Housekeeping: remove the pet during cleaning, or hang the “Do Not Disturb” sign and call the front desk to arrange a time.
  • Complaints: a first noise complaint brings a warning. After a second, the pet must leave the hotel.
  • Clean up: guests pick up after their dog in and around the hotel, and report any accidents.

How to book: ask about the pet policy when reserving, and expect to sign the waiver at check-in.

Contact and links

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu sits in Nivel Hills above the city and calls itself a pet-friendly hotel in its official policy FAQ.

Pet rules

  • Who can stay: well-behaved cats and dogs, up to 20 kg each and at least six months old. A maximum of two per room.
  • Fees (as posted): PHP 500 per pet per night, plus a refundable PHP 500 pet sanitization deposit per stay, subject to room inspection.
  • Documents: pets must be vaccinated. Bring the vaccination record.
  • Rules: pets must be supervised and on a leash in public areas.
  • Not allowed: restaurants and pool areas.
  • Supplies: owners bring all pet essentials.
  • Leaving the dog in the room: not stated. Unconfirmed, so ask the hotel.
  • Quiet hours: from 10 PM nightly, hotel-wide.

How to book: call or email the hotel and mention the dog when reserving.

Contact and links

Also Pet-Friendly, With Fewer Posted Details

Citadines Cebu City

Citadines Cebu City’s official website says pets are allowed, with a posted pet fee of PHP 1,500 nett per pet per night. Size limits, documents, allowed areas and whether a dog can be left in the room are not posted. All of these are unconfirmed, so ask before booking.

Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown

Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu describes itself as a pet-friendly hotel on its official website. It does not post its pet rules or fees there, so every rule is unconfirmed. Contact the hotel for details.

Not Included in This Guide

Some well-known Cebu hotels and resorts are left out because a current, official pet policy could not be confirmed:

  • Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort: its pet staycation offer ran until September 30, 2025, and the official offer page now returns “not found.”
  • Shangri-La Mactan, Crimson Resort Mactan, Plantation Bay, Mövenpick Mactan and Quest Hotel: booking sites list these as not allowing pets, and none posts a pet program on its official pages.
  • Asmara Urban Resort: booking sites say pets are allowed, but no official policy was found.
  • Vacation rentals: pet rules depend on each host, so check the listing and message the host before booking.

How to Prepare a Dog for a Hotel Stay

  • Get the paperwork in order. Bring the vaccination record, and ask a vet for a health certificate if the hotel needs one. Keep photos of both on a phone as a backup.
  • Practice short absences at home. A dog that stays calm in a crate for a while is far easier in a hotel. Build it up with treats and a favorite toy.
  • Pack familiar things. Food, bowls, a bed or blanket, toys, poop bags, pee pads or diapers, and a towel for wiping paws.
  • Bring the dog’s crate if there is any chance of leaving it in the room, even briefly. Several hotels require one.
  • Plan outdoor walks. Ask the front desk where the pet relief area is, and take a calm walk before check-in so the dog arrives relaxed.
  • Do a test run. A first-timer does better after a short visit to a busy, dog-friendly place, such as a pet-friendly mall.
  • Keep meals on schedule. Stick to the usual food and feeding times to avoid an upset stomach.

Hotel Etiquette With a Dog

  • Leash the dog outside the room, including in hallways and elevators. Let other guests take the elevator first if they seem unsure.
  • Keep the dog off beds and furniture unless the hotel allows it. Bring a blanket for the dog’s own spot.
  • Respect off-limits areas such as restaurants, pools, gyms and spas.
  • Clean up right away, indoors and out, and report any accidents to the front desk.
  • Manage barking. Keep the dog busy with a chew or a toy, and don’t leave a dog that barks when alone.
  • Arrange housekeeping at a time when the dog is out of the room or secured.
  • Reward calm behavior with treats and praise. Calm dogs keep hotels open to dogs.

FAQ

Is bai Hotel Cebu pet friendly?

Yes. bai Hotel Cebu accepts dogs and domestic cats up to 60 cm tall, maximum two per room, on designated pet-friendly floors. Reservations are required, and vaccination records must be brought.

Do Seda hotels in Cebu allow big dogs?

Yes. Dogs over 20 kg are accepted in Suite or Apartment rooms at Seda Ayala Center Cebu and Seda Central Bloc. Dogs up to 20 kg stay in pet-friendly rooms.

Can a dog be left alone in a Cebu hotel room?

It depends on the hotel. Radisson Blu Cebu allows it only with the dog in a kennel. Seda advises against it but allows it if the Front Desk is told. bai Hotel says pets should not be left unattended unless secured.

Which Cebu hotels have the lowest weight limit?

Radisson Blu Cebu accepts dogs under 12 kg. Seda and Marco Polo accept dogs up to 20 kg in standard pet rooms. bai Hotel uses a 60 cm height limit instead.

Are Mactan beach resorts pet friendly?

No official, current pet policy was found for the major Mactan resorts as of this writing. Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown calls itself pet-friendly but does not post rules, so contact it directly.

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