Headed to Florida together with your pet? Keep at these nice pet-friendly accommodations

Get out and about with your four-legged pals – photo courtesy of E + / Gang Zhou

Do you think traveling is only for two-legged friends? Think again

From hotels with free pet stays and helpful blogs with useful travel tips and packing lists for four-legged travelers to popular attractions with air-conditioned kennels and on-site pet sitters in hotels, traveling with your pet has never been easier.

From popular chain hotels to independent boutique hotels, it’s easy to find properties that offer pet accommodation of all price ranges.

Room service meals for your pet? Check. Playgrounds especially for dogs? You bet. Welcome check-in bags with chew toys, comfy beds, and dishes are standard at some resorts, and in-room maintenance can often be arranged. Dog-friendly beaches, animal boutiques, and restaurants in popular travel destinations are also big.

And traveling with pets isn’t just for cats and dogs. Some properties now welcome a wide variety of pets of all sizes. Just call before making your booking – always good practice as pet policies and facilities may vary by location.

Red Roof Inn Plus

In the United States, the Red Roof Inn Plus offers pets free nights. Her doggy blog, written by mascot Mac, has a comprehensive and printable pet packing checklist to rival your own, as well as a list of the dos and don’ts when traveling with your pet. Dogs must not be left alone in the room, however, and it is recommended that you take your puppy for a walk while cleaning staff is present. They also accept cats.

In a true pet-friendly attitude, Mac’s blog features a “Donate” button, and the Mac Gives Back program supports a different community for pets in need each month. Animal lovers are invited to share the love on social media by using #MacGivesBack. They are also asked to suggest local causes of pets by posting a message on the RedRoofLuvsPets Facebook page.

Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach

Lucy at Eden Roc Miami Beach, Florida – Photo courtesy Sherel Purcell

For pampered pets who want to be right on the beach, the famous Eden Roc offers a doggy bag with high-end amenities. This includes a dog bed, dog harness, and chew toys for up to two dogs with updated vaccination certificates and a fee of $ 150.00 per stay.

Hotels in Loews

Nationwide, Loews Hotels encourages guests to bring their pets (maximum of two per room) as part of their “skip the cat sitter or dog kennel” service, where they are greeted with treats, bowls and placemats upon check-in.

The hotel also offers pet beds, toys and, especially for cats, litter boxes and scratching posts for those who like to travel light. Guests will also be presented with a “pet-in-room” sign on their door to warn staff.

Other pet perks include gourmet cat and dog room service meals specially designed by the hotel’s chefs, leashes, collars, litter shovels and pickup bags. You will also receive dog tour maps with suggested routes and recommendations for local parks and pet-friendly cafes and restaurants, as well as a listing of the best pet services available.

Proof of current pet vaccinations is required. It is best to check with your hotel for additional cleaning fees and other pet policies prior to departure. Loews Miami Beach, for example, welcomes up to two pets of any size for $ 50.00 per stay.

Windemere Inn by the Sea, Melbourne

Puppies went to the beach at the Windemere Inn By the Sea – Photo courtesy Sherel Purcell

The laid-back Windemere Inn By the Sea at Melbourne, a beautiful beach hotel, accepts pets for an additional fee.

The Atlantic Hotel and Spa, Fort Lauderdale

Further north, the Atlantic Hotel and Spa on Fort Lauderdale Beach offers fully equipped kitchen suites with two-burner stoves, microwaves, and refrigerators for those pets who prefer home-cooked food while traveling. Carefree dogs under 60 pounds participating in the Very Important Dog (VID) program will receive a dog bag of treats for a cleaning fee of US $ 150.00 per dog per visit.

TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach

Dog Playground at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach, Florida – Photo courtesy Sherel Purcell

If you are traveling with exotic pets such as birds, ferrets, monkeys, or dogs up to 80 pounds, consider the “4-paw” TradeWinds Island Grand on St. Pete Beach. Two pets can stay in one of 48 pet-friendly suites for USD 30 per night. The concierge can provide information on pet care, sitting, and the vets nearby.

Dogs love the leash-free Pet Play Zone with hammocks on the beach, a drinking fountain for dogs, hydrants and a dog washing area. There is a dog walk along the waterways and beach dunes at Island Grand, and a dog-friendly beach and paw playground is 10 minutes away at Fort De Soto.

Room service is available to pets through the Paw Court Bistro, and the Doggie Accessory Center offers rental toys, leashes, and dog bowls accessible with your room key.

Urbanica, Miami Beach

Urbanica boutique hotel has two locations in South Beach and invites dogs under 22 pounds to stay in select room types for $ 40.00 per dog per night. Emotional support animals are considered pets and will be charged accordingly.

To ensure everyone is having a good time, make sure you sign and return the pet agreements, pack proof of current vaccinations, and check the specific requirements of each of the properties on your list before you travel.