Top Pet-Friendly Stays in Caxias do Sul

Villa São Carlos is a small 3-star hotel in Caxias do Sul with family rooms that are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom and garden views. Meals are simple to organise: a buffet breakfast in the morning and Brazilian dinners at the on-site restaurant in the evening. There is a garden and a terrace where children can stretch their legs, WiFi is free and pets are accepted. It is also handy for the city's airport. Guests rate it 9 out of 10, from only 2 reviews so far.

Samuara Hotel is one of the most active family options in Caxias do Sul. Children can use the tennis, volleyball and football courts, and there is a swimming pool for downtime. Three restaurants on site, including the buffet breakfast, mean meals need no planning. Rooms are air-conditioned with a minibar and LCD TV. Parents can use the gym, pets are welcome, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. An 8.9 score from more than 1,400 reviews makes it an easy recommendation.

Caxias do Sul sits in the Serra Gaúcha, where winters get cold, so the heated indoor pool at Blue Tree Towers is the reason I would point families here: children can swim whatever the weather. The hotel is in the city centre, rooms are soundproofed with air conditioning, a minibar and a Smart TV, and there is a fitness centre and a spa area. Pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.8 across 1,277 reviews.

Intercity Caxias do Sul has both an outdoor and an indoor pool, which is why I would suggest it to families visiting the Serra Gaúcha: the indoor one keeps swimming on the cards when the weather turns cold. There is also a hot tub and a gym, and the hotel is 50 metres from Iguatemi shopping centre, handy for meals and rainy afternoons. Pets are accepted. Guests rate it 8.8 across 904 reviews.

Cosmos Hotel in Caxias do Sul is family-friendly and pet-friendly, with a gym, a games room and free covered parking. A daily buffet breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant. Rooms have central heating, and some also have air conditioning and queen-size beds, which matters in the cooler Caxias do Sul months. It is near the city centre and the bus station. Its rating is 8.8 across nearly 1,100 reviews.

Travel Inn Hotels Caxias do Sul offers family-friendly apartment-style rooms with air conditioning and city views. The wellness side is generous for a city hotel: a spa, a sauna, a fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. A traditional Brazilian restaurant and a bar are on site, and free WiFi covers the property. Its rating is 8.6 across more than 1,700 reviews.

Tri Hotel Executive Caxias works for families despite its business name. Rooms are air-conditioned with cable TV and free Wi-Fi, and some include a mini-kitchen, handy for simple meals or children's snacks. The traditional Italian restaurant suits a region with strong Italian roots, and parents can use the wellness centre and gym. Pets are welcome and private parking is available, which makes a road trip through Serra Gaúcha easier. An 8.4 score from more than 1,500 reviews is reassuring.

Partner Caxias do Sul offers air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi. A traditional restaurant serves Italian and Brazilian cuisines, and there is a garden, a bar and a lounge. A buffet breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and free private parking on site come with the stay, and pets are welcome. Family rooms and a lounge make travelling with children easier.

Swan Caxias do Sul sits in central Caxias do Sul and is built around wellness: a fitness centre, a pool and a spa area with a sauna and a massage room. Rooms are air-conditioned and pet-friendly, and the hotel is family-friendly. It is a four-star hotel rated 8.3 across nearly 1,200 reviews, with a central position that keeps the city within easy reach.

ibis Caxias do Sul is a practical, well-reviewed choice for families passing through the Serra Gaúcha's largest city. Rooms are air-conditioned with a flat-screen TV, and the on-site restaurant and bar mean dinner is sorted after a long drive. Older children will enjoy the billiards table, while parents can use the fitness centre. Pets are welcome, which is handy on a road trip with the family dog. More than 1,500 guests give it 8.3 out of 10.

Tri Hotel & Flat Caxias is an apartment complex in Caxias do Sul with air-conditioned flats and free WiFi, a block from Getúlio Vargas Square and the Cathedral. A fitness centre and spa services are available, pets are welcome, and a buffet breakfast is served daily, with Brazilian specialities for lunch and dinner. It suits families and solo travellers alike. Its rating is 8.1 across more than 950 reviews.