South Coast Brighton and Hove
Square Townhouse, Brighton
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Brighton and Hove / the South Coast and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.2/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 863 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Dog bowls are provided for visiting dogs.
- Service animals are welcome.
- A pet fee applies - confirm the current amount when you book (guests have reported it at around £25 per night).
Pet-friendly summary
Square Townhouse is a characterful five-star guesthouse in Brighton's Kemptown, just back from the seafront, and it is a lovely spot for a dog-friendly city break by the sea. It is a small, high-quality B&B rather than a big hotel, and the welcome for dogs is warm and genuine - one guest travelling with a little dog was delighted to find a dedicated welcome pack waiting, and the property provides dog bowls as standard.
The location is a real draw for pet owners. You are moments from the beach and promenade, so morning and evening walks are easy, and the wider Kemptown area is relaxed and characterful. Guests consistently praise the rooms for their character and, in some cases, sea views, and the overall standard is high.
There is one thing worth flagging before you book: the pet fee. Dogs are welcome, but the charge can be on the higher side - guests have reported it working out at around £25 per night, so it is sensible to confirm the exact amount when you book rather than being surprised at checkout. For a short stay in a prime seafront spot it may well be worth it, but it is a factor to weigh up.
Overall, this is a smart, well-run guesthouse that genuinely welcomes dogs and puts thought into their stay, in one of the best-placed parts of Brighton for a walk by the sea. It suits couples or solo travellers with a small, well-behaved dog who want a stylish, characterful base within strolling distance of the beach - and who do not mind paying a premium pet fee for the location and quality.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Welcome pack for visiting dogs
- Dog bowls provided
- Steps from the seafront
- Characterful 5-star guesthouse
- Pet fee on the higher side
About this hotel
Square Townhouse is a 5-star guesthouse on New Steine in Brighton's Kemptown, moments from the seafront. A small, characterful B&B with well-regarded rooms - some with sea views - it offers a stylish, central base for exploring Brighton on foot.
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4 New Steine, Brighton and Hove, BN2 1PB
