By: Shayne Benowitz
Bring your pet along on your vacation to Greater Miami & Miami Beach – you’ll find more pet-friendly hotels than ever. Each hotel’s pet policy and fees vary slightly. Some welcome pets at no cost, while others charge a nightly or one-time fee. Some hotels even offer special pet amenities.
If you’re traveling with your pets, plan ahead. You may need to provide proof of vaccinations or service animal documentation to front desk attendants. Your pets should be leashed at all times in public spaces, and they’re typically not allowed in hotel restaurants, pools or beach areas. Housekeeping usually won’t attend to your room if you have an unsupervised pet inside, so plan a nice long walk or travel with a kennel or crate to restrain your animal.
Hotel pet policies can change without notice, so confirm directly with your hotel to make sure you know what to expect and so hotel staff can plan for your four-legged friend’s stay.
Relax in one of 1 Hotel's four pools
1 Hotel South Beach
An eco-chic sanctuary in South Beach, 1 Hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll find four swimming pools, multiple restaurants, an oceanfront Beach Club and extra-large guest rooms. It’s a peaceful oasis for a luxurious South Beach getaway.
Pet Policy: Pets up to 25 pounds are welcome.
Price: Free. (If room is damaged or in need of additional cleaning, a fee will be assessed.)
Pet Amenities: Check with the concierge for information about nearby dog parks, pet stores, groomers, pet sitters and other local amenities.
Enjoy the view from EAST, Miami's rooftop bar, Sugar
EAST, Miami
Part of the impressive Brickell City Centre shopping, dining and entertainment complex, EAST, Miami is a luxurious modern hotel with an upscale South American restaurant, a swimming pool and chic rooftop bar, Sugar, that’s perched on the 40th floor for sweeping city views.
Pet Policy: Pets up to 25 pounds are welcome. A pet waiver must be signed upon arrival.
Price: $150 per pet per stay. An additional $250 fee will be charged if the housekeeping staff has to clean up pet waste.
Fontainebleau provides each pet with a complimentary "return to" dog tag
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
The Fontainebleau is an iconic Miami Beach oceanfront resort. Home to several signature restaurants and the legendary LIV nightclub, the Fontainebleau also boasts a lavish poolscape, spa and fitness center.
Pet Policy: The Fontainebleau will accommodate “non-aggressive domestic pets.” Maximum of two pets up to 50 pounds each per room.
Price: $100 one-time, non-refundable cleaning fee per pet per room (waived for service animals with proof of certification). If your pet is unattended and inconveniencing other guests (for example, barking in the room), you’ll receive a warning. On the second violation, a $100 “time out” fee will be applied.
Pet Amenities: Perks include a complimentary dog tag with “return to” information, an onsite oceanfront dog park and in-room pet movies on demand.
Hilton Miami Downtown
The Hilton Miami Downtown offers travelers gorgeous views of Biscayne Bay and easy access to the best of Downtown Miami, from Bayside Marketplace to FTX Arena, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and PortMiami. The hotel boasts a swimming pool and convenient onsite restaurant.
Pet Policy: Pets up to 75 pounds are welcome.
Price: $50 one-time fee.
View of Kimpton EPIC Hotel's rooftop pool deck
Kimpton Hotels: Surfcomber, Angler's, Palomar & Epic
Kimpton is arguably the most pet-friendly hotel group today and – lucky you – Miami is home to four Kimpton properties. In South Beach, you’ll find Kimpton Surfcomber on Collins Avenue, Kimpton Angler's Hotel on Washington Avenue and Kimpton Palomar, Miami’s newest Kimpton property, near Sunset Harbour. In Downtown Miami, the Kimpton EPIC is a luxurious retreat inside a modern skyscraper, home to exhale Spa and trendy Japanese restaurant Zuma.
Pet Policy: Kimpton’s Miami hotels proudly welcome all “furry, feathery or scaly pets – no matter their size, weight or breed.” Basically, if your pet fits through the door, they’re invited to enjoy a pet-tastic stay.
Price: Free.
Pet Amenities: VIP (Very Important Pet) amenities include plush doggie bed loaners, toys, food, courtesy bags for walks, and water bowls and mats. You can also expect nightly turn-down service with treats. A concierge can give you a list of nearby pet-friendly restaurants, parks, groomers and pet boutiques. Your pets are also welcome at the properties’ nightly complimentary wine receptions.
The Loews Loves Pets Program offers all kinds of amenities for your pet
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
The Loews Miami Beach is a family-friendly resort in the heart of South Beach, boasting guest rooms with a chic mid-century flair. Relax at a sprawling lagoon-style oceanfront pool with luxurious cabanas and the onsite exhale Spa. You’ll enjoy multiple restaurants including the sophisticated Lure Fishbar.
Pet Policy: Maximum of two pets per room.
Price: $50 one-time fee per stay.
Pet Goodies: The Loews Loves Pets Program includes such pet amenities as a pet tag, bowl and special treat upon arrival. They also offer an in-room menu for pets with gourmet pet-friendly dishes by the Loews culinary team. Dog-walking routes and doggie pick-up bags are also available from the concierge.
Pets get custom doggie treats & Casper dog mattresses at The Standard
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
Situated on lovely Belle Isle overlooking Biscayne Bay, The Standard Spa, Miami Beach is a hip wellness retreat boasting an impressive spa with a hammam, yoga classes and workshops. Dogs are welcome at their bayfront pool and outdoor Lido restaurant, which are also popular among Miami locals who enjoy sipping frosé while they soak up the sun.
Pet Policy: Pets of any size are welcome.
Price: Free.
Sentral Wynwood
Sentral Wynwood is a new residential-style lodging option in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District offering furnished apartments and extended stays. You’ll enjoy their onsite curated art collection, resort-style rooftop swimming pool and fitness center.
Pet Policy: Pets of any size are welcome.
Price: Free.
W Miami provides a welcome package full of goodies and allows smaller sized pets
W South Beach & W Miami
You’ll always find a stylish stay at W Hotels, and that’s certainly the case at both Miami properties. The W South Beach stands above the ocean in a modern glass tower with a gorgeous oceanfront swimming pool, while W Miami in Brickell is home to a 300-foot-long Infinity pool and has unparalleled views of Biscayne Bay.
Pet Policy: One pet up to 40 pounds is welcome per room.
Price: $100 non-refundable cleaning fee + $25 per night.
Pet Amenities: W’s PAW (Pets Are Welcome) program provides dog- or cat-friendly amenities for your pet including toys, treats, bed, food, water bowl and cleanup bags. Pets also get a special treat at turn down. The W’s signature Whatever/Whenever concierge services are available for pet-related requests.