10 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels In Waco, Texas - Updated 2024

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Deanna 
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Waco is a city in Texas known as the home of Dr Pepper, the oldest soft drink in America. A local pharmacist invented the unique beverage in 1885. Today, there is a Dr Pepper Museum in downtown Waco, but there is more to see than exhibits on a 137-year old beverage. The city’s location along the Brazos River makes it an ideal place for fun days in the sun with your pets. While on the riverwalk, you can check out the Waco Suspension, built with 3 million bricks in 1869. Afterwards, you can head out to Cameron Park, a 416-ac (168-ha) recreation ground with a zoo. Cameron Park is an urban oasis for bikers, anglers, festival-goers, and their pets. You can also include Hawaiian Falls, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and Magnolia Market in your tour itinerary. Read on for the best pet-friendly hotels in Waco, Texas.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Waco (from USD 195)

Home2 Suites By Hilton Waco lets you keep your fitness regimen while on holiday. Guests have access to a fitness center and outdoor pool. The laundry facilities will come in handy if you’re staying for at least a week. If you want to spend your Waco holiday with your pets, this is the perfect place to stay as pets are allowed here. Do note that up to two pets are welcome here for an additional fee, which is based on the length of the stay.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. The suites and studios come with a kitchen, so you can prepare meals whenever you feel peckish. Magnolia Market and Mayborn Museum Complex are just a seven-minute drive away from the property.

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Home2 Suites By Hilton Waco

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 2500 Bagby Avenue
3.12 km (2.0 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX (from USD 81)

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX offers air-conditioned rooms that welcome both pups and people alike. Each unit has a reliable WiFi connection and a private bathroom. Up to 2 pets are allowed here for a non-refundable fee of 10 USD per pet. Pet must be crated at all times.

Active guests can go fishing in Lake Waco, which is just a 15-minute drive away. For some retail therapy, visit Richland Mall, which is just a two-minute drive away. The family-friendly Cameron Park Zoo is a 15-minute drive away from the property.

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Super 8 by Wyndham Waco/Mall area TX

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 6624 Woodway Drive
7.82 km (4.9 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Pets allowed 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms Business centre Facilities for disabled guests Internet services Heating Fax/photocopying

3. La Quinta by Wyndham Waco Baylor Downtown (from USD 116)

Pets are welcome at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown – Baylor for a nightly charge of 20 USD per room, with a maximum fee per stay of 40 USD. Services animals are welcome to stay with their masters for free. Guests can enjoy a filling continental breakfast daily. You can heat takeout food in the microwave oven available in the rooms. Guests are welcome to use the pool and gym.

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La Quinta by Wyndham Waco Baylor Downtown

Wifi Available

Address: 911 South 10th St.
1.02 km (0.7 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Business centre

4. Hotel Indigo Waco, an IHG Hotel (from USD 169)

Hotel Indigo in Waco’s business district is pawsitively perfect for your pet. Pets weighing not more than 32 kg (70 lbs) are allowed in the guest rooms for an additional cleaning fee of 75 USD plus tax.

The hotel has a hot tub, fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool, making it ideal for a relaxing getaway. When feeling hungry, you can head to the on-site Brazos Bar & Bistro and savor American dishes. The Waco Riverwalk is a two-minute drive away. If you need to go farther within a 3-mi (5-km) radius, take the free hotel shuttle.

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Hotel Indigo Waco, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 211 Clay Avenue
426 meters (0.3 ft) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Waco South (from USD 224)

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Waco South is a 3-star hotel offering guest suites and studios with a fully equipped kitchen and free wireless internet access. If you fancy dining out, there are several restaurants within walking distance of the property. A complimentary breakfast is also served daily on site. Pets are welcome here for a non-refundable fee of 100 USD per stay. The hotel also offers complimentary parking for guests, as well as charging stations for electric vehicles.

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Waco South

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 5621 Legend Lake Parkway
7.42 km (4.7 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Pets allowed Room service 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Business centre Facilities for disabled guests

6. Candlewood Suites Waco, an IHG Hotel (from USD 109)

This hotel offers an exceptional offer for an extended stay with your fur baby. Candlewood Suites Waco welcomes furry family members weighing less than 36 kg (80 lbs) with a medical record. Remember to specify that you are bringing a pet when reserving a room. The hotel also charges a nightly pet fee of 15 USD for stays between 1 and 6 nights. If you’re in Waco for six nights, the pet fee is 75 USD. For more than 7 nights, the pet fee is 150 USD.

The hotel has an outdoor heated pool, a snack bar, and a fitness center. While there’s no formal restaurant on-site, there are free-to-use barbecue grills available in the outdoor gazebo. Marketplace Mall is right across the street.

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Candlewood Suites Waco, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 2700 South New Road
5.36 km (3.4 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing

7. Tru By Hilton Waco South (from USD 132)

Tru By Hilton Waco South’s next-door neighbor is Texas Central Market Place. This 2-star property offers free parking, billiards facilities, and a complimentary continental breakfast. This is a family-oriented hotel with a kids’ club, so you can take it easy and let the capable staff think of creative and fun activities for the children.

The little ones can look forward to a memorable holiday in this Hilton hotel. Pet-friendly rooms are available for dog owners, but cats are not allowed. Small dogs weighing not more than 19 kg (35 lbs) are allowed here for a non-refundable fee of 50 USD.

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Tru By Hilton Waco South

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 2408 Marketplace Drive
6.63 km (4.2 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Pets allowed 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Business centre Dry cleaning

8. Residence Inn Waco South (from USD 134)

Residence Inn by Marriott Waco South on Marketplace Drive offers one-bedroom suites with a full kitchen. Up to 2 pets per room are welcome for a non-refundable fee of 100 USD. The hotel also has studios with separate areas for sleeping, dining, and a proper work desk. Booking a suite for an extended engagement should prove suitable.

The home-like environment makes settling in smooth and hassle-free. You can take a dip in the outdoor pool before lounging on the terrace, with a glass of bubbly in hand by the fire pit. Free WiFi, on-site laundry, and a fitness center are also available on site.

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Residence Inn Waco South

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 2424 Marketplace Drive
6.55 km (4.1 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing

9. Hyatt Place Waco - South (from USD 104)

Whether you’re in town to work or play, Hyatt Place Waco - South is going to help you unlock the possibilities of the Athens of Texas. This 3-star hotel has 24/7 dining options for guests, a shared lounge, an indoor pool, and a business center. The guest rooms come with a wardrobe and flat-screen TV.

The bed Hyatt hotels are known for will likely keep you under the covers for an extra hour. The best part? Up to 2 dogs weighing not more than 23 kg (50 lbs) are allowed to join you. Whether you stay with your furry friends for 1 night or 6 nights, you have to pay an extra pet fee of 75 USD.

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Hyatt Place Waco - South

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 5400 Bagby Avenue
5.0 km (3.2 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms

10. Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area (from USD 92)

If the kids can’t wait to see Cameron Zoo, book a family room at Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area. From the hotel, the zoo, Hawaiian Falls, and Dr Pepper Museum are less than a 10-minute drive away. After a day of sightseeing, you can enjoy a soak in the hot tub or indoor pool before calling it a day.

The suites are equipped with a kitchenette and free wireless internet access. Everyone gets a good helping of flavored waffles for breakfast at Comfort Suites. You can bring up to 3 fur babies for a nightly fee of 30 USD per pet, but be mindful of the 23 kg (50 lbs) or less weight requirement per pet.

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Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 810 I-35 North
3.79 km (2.4 mi) from Dr Pepper Museum

Parking Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Business centre

Bring your four-legged buddies to Waco

Waco is a family-friendly city, and its top hotels extend their welcome to your precious four-legged companions. Take the opportunity to spend holidays and business trips with pets that make your life brighter each day.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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