Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Pet-Friendly in the Heart of Norfolk
Whether you’re exploring local parks, visiting nearby attractions, or unwinding after a day of adventure, our welcoming team ensures a tail‑wagging stay from check‑in to check‑out for you and your four‑legged friend. With room for up to two pets, we make it easy and convenient for the whole family to stay together.
Pet Friendly Parks & Beaches
With our hotel near Downtown Norfolk, your furry friends will have plenty of attractions to enjoy, including some of the area’s most popular parks. We’re just minutes from guest favorite spots like Bea Arthur Dog Park and Town Point Park, making it easy to explore the city with your pet by your side.
Bea Arthur Dog Park, located less than a mile from our hotel, is a local park where dogs can splash, fetch, and play. The park features a swimming ramp, toy bin, grassy areas, and shaded picnic spots, perfect for burning off energy or enjoying a relaxing afternoon.
Town Point Park offers a different kind of experience. This 7 acre urban waterfront park sits along the Elizabeth River and provides stunning views, open green spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for families traveling with pets.
Pet-friendly Virginia Beaches
Dogs are welcome to enjoy the boardwalk and public beaches any time before Memorial Day and after Labor Day weekend. During summer months pets are limited to frolicking on the beaches north of 42nd Street or in the Sandbridge area before 10am and after 6pm Please be aware of all local leash laws. Pets are prohibited from the resort's beach at all times during the summer.
Additional Nearby Parks
You’ll also find several additional leashed and off leash dog parks near the hotel, giving your pets the freedom—or the security—they enjoy most:
Leashed parks:
Brambleton Dog Park - 1306 Corprew Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504 (1.8 mi)
Berkley Dog Park - 500 Culpepper St, Norfolk, VA 23523 (2.2 mi)
Unleashed parks:
Downtown Dog Park - 400 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (0.8 mi)
Stockley Gardens Dog Park - 1300 Stockley Gardens, Norfolk, VA 23517 (2 mi)
Dog Daycare Centers
Dogtown
1309 Raleigh Ave Norfolk, VA 23507
2.7 miles from hotel
757-965-902
Hours: 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 8:00pm Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm SundayBoarding and Kennel-Free dog daycare. Offers a unique, open social space for dogs to release energy and socialize in a group setting
Wags!
950 W 21st Street Norfolk, VA 23517
3.3 miles from hotel
Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday-Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday, Closed Sunday
757-965-9052
Cage & Kennel-FreeDog washing station
Happy Tails Resort
861 W 46th St, Norfolk, VA 2350
84.4 miles from hotel
Boarding Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday, 12:00 pm - 4:00pm Sunday
Daycare Hours: 6:30am - 7:30pm Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm Saturday, Closed Sunday
Cage-Free
Vet Clinics near Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
While we hope your pet feels their best throughout your stay, it’s reassuring to know that our Norfolk hotel is conveniently located near several trusted veterinary clinics—just in case you need them:
Norfolk SPCA Veterinary Services - 916 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23504 (2.7 mi)
West's Animal Clinic - 830 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517 (3 mi)
Banfield Pet Hospital - 1275 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 (6.7 mi)
Pet Stores:
Muddy Paws
3700 Hampton Blvd Norfolk VA, 23508
Pet Smart
1275 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502
Care-A-Lot Pet Supply
1924 Diamond Springs Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Pet Supplies Plus
5394 Kemps River Dr Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Pet Policy
Please be aware of our pet-friendly policies:
- Two pets are limited to each room
- Non-refundable fee of $150 for up to two pets
- Please notify us in advance when traveling with your pet
- Pets must always be on a leash or in a carrier in all our public areas
- Dishes and utensils belonging to the hotel should not be used for pet needs
- Pets should not be left unattended in your room for long periods of time
- We reserve the right to decline servicing a guest room with an unsupervised pet
- Should your pet cause any damage to the hotel, you will be charged for any additional cleaning costs and/or repairs