Photo above: Waffle, the official FluffyTrips mascot, “visiting” pet-friendly Cebu. (Illustration)
Cebu is one of the easiest cities in the Visayas to explore with a dog. Cebu City has hotels that take pets in specific rooms, plenty of al fresco cafés, and uphill spots along the Transcentral Highway in Busay where the air is cooler. This guide pulls together the pet-friendly places on FluffyTrips across Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay, and what we could confirm about each pet policy.
How we check: hotel policies below come from the booking site listings (Expedia) as of October 2026. For restaurants and cafés, FluffyTrips lists each place as pet-friendly, but most don’t publish a formal pet policy. We say so wherever that’s the case. Rules change often, so always confirm with the place before you go.
Pet-friendly hotels in Cebu with confirmed policies
Citadines Cebu City
Based at Baseline Center on Juana Osmeña Street, Citadines accepts pets in specific rooms only. According to its Expedia listing, the pet charge is ₱1,500 per pet (varying with length of stay) plus a ₱1,000 deposit per day. The listing doesn’t state a limit on the number of pets, and its FAQ describes the fee as ₱1,500 per pet per day, so confirm the exact charge and request a pet-friendly room before you book.
Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown
Savoy, in The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, accepts dogs and cats only, up to 2 pets in total and up to 11 kg each, according to its Expedia listing. The charge is ₱500 per pet per night plus a one-time ₱500 cleaning fee. Pets must be supervised at all times and are limited to specific rooms. One other travel guide lists a 10 kg limit, so check the weight limit with the hotel if your dog is close to it.
Quick comparison: hotel pet fees in Cebu
- ₱500 per pet per night + ₱500 one-time cleaning fee: Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown (up to 2 pets, 11 kg each)
- ₱1,500 per pet + ₱1,000 deposit per day: Citadines Cebu City (specific rooms only)
Fees are as listed on booking sites in October 2026 and may change.
Where to eat with your dog in Cebu City
These restaurants and cafés are listed on FluffyTrips as pet-friendly. Most don’t publish a formal pet policy, so call or message ahead, ask where your dog can sit (outdoor tables are the safest bet), and keep your dog leashed.
Cebu IT Park, Juana Osmeña and central Cebu City
- Yappari Steak Okinawa Steak House – Cebu I.T. Park in Apas, near Cebu IT Park
- Draft Punk Craft Cafe on Juana Osmeña Street
- Sal’s Kitchen on P. Almendras Street
- Napolitani Pizzeria on N. Escario Street
- Hungry Dog on J. Alcantara Street
- iamik’s Chicken & Beer on Tres Borces Padres Street
- Urban Escape Outdoor Hub Restobar on R. Duterte Street
- AHKA Sari-sari Space in Sunvalley Subdivision, Calamba
Busay and the Transcentral Highway
Heading uphill gets you cooler air and views over the city, which is nice for dogs that struggle in the heat. These listed spots are in the Busay and Transcentral Highway area:
- 21 Kilometers Coffee
- Mr. A Bar & Restaurant in Nivel Hills, Lower Busay
- Lakeview Le Jardin along the Trans Central Highway
- Pukot Kitchen in El Dorado Subdivision
Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay
- Menkakeru Inuno Hirameki in Mandaue City
- Yappari Steak – SM Jmall in Mandaue City
- Kumedor at Red Coco Town, Lapu-Lapu City
- AMOMA Pet Resort & Café in Lapu-Lapu City
- Hungry Dog – South Town Center in Talisay
- ILA Berns BBQ & Cafe in Talisay
Pet boarding in Cebu
Not every errand can include your dog. AMOMA Pet Resort in Cebu City and AMOMA Pet Resort & Café in Lapu-Lapu City are listed on FluffyTrips under pet boarding. We couldn’t find published rates or room details, so message them for availability, vaccination requirements and pricing before you travel.
More pet-friendly cafés in Metro Cebu
These cafés were named as pet-friendly in recent Cebu coverage by SunStar (2024) and Keeta (August 2026). None publishes formal pet rules, so message ahead and ask where your dog can sit.
- Te’Amo Café on the 2nd floor of Hotel One, Juana Osmeña Street, Cebu City. It calls itself pet-friendly and has a resident café dog, Amber.
- Punched Coffee at Mabuhay Tower, Cebu Business Park. Keeta describes dogs sitting with their owners, leashes looped around a chair.
- Nimo Brew, an open-air garden café inside the Cebu Plant Company compound in Lapu-Lapu City. Reptiles are on display in the compound, so keep your dog leashed.
- Charlie’s Cup along the Transcentral Highway in Sitio Inaad, Tabunan, about 40 minutes uphill from the city. It’s named after the owner’s corgi and has plenty of open space.
- Nanda Café in the hills of Garing, Consolacion. The dining area is fully outdoors and the café has resident dogs.
Know a spot we’re missing? Add it to FluffyTrips.
Tips for exploring Cebu with your dog
- Ask before you sit. Even pet-friendly places often limit dogs to outdoor or al fresco tables.
- Bring water and a leash. Cebu City gets hot, so carry water and take breaks in the shade.
- Book pet rooms early. Both hotels above assign pets to specific rooms, so request one when you book.
- Bring vaccination records. Hotels and boarding facilities commonly ask for them.
- Go uphill on hot days. Busay cafés are cooler than the city centre.
See all pet-friendly places in Cebu City on FluffyTrips, or browse Lapu-Lapu City and Mandaue City. Run a pet-friendly business in Cebu? Add your place to FluffyTrips.
Leave a Reply