Travelers heading to Dillon, S.C., to check out the sights, such as the Dillon Motor Speedway, South of the Border and Little Pee Dee State Park, don't have to leave their furry family members behind. Big-name hotel chains throughout the city offer pet-friendly accommodations. Hotels in Dillon offer a range of amenities such as free Internet access and free breakfast, and they're a short drive, or walk, from the city's attractions.
The Econo Lodge offers 46 rooms, each with microwave, refrigerator and high-speed Internet access. Some rooms have a sleeper-sofa. You can request a nonsmoking room. The motel offers free continental breakfast each morning. Nearby eateries include Sweetey's BBQ, Italian King's Famous, Kintyre House Seafood and the Del Sol Mexican Restaurant. Your room at the Econo Lodge puts you a quick drive from the Darlington Raceway, fishing at the Santee Cooper Lakes and shopping at the Dillon Antique Mall. Other nearby sites include the South Carolina Tobacco Museum, Dillon Country Museum and Florence Magnolia Mall. The Econo Lodge charges $10 per pet, per night (as of March 2010).
Econo Lodge
1223 Radford Blvd.
Dillon, SC 29536
843-774-4181
econolodge.com
Select from 65 pet-friendly rooms at the Comfort Inn, where each on includes free, high-speed Internet access, a microwave and a refrigerator. You can request nonsmoking rooms and those with whirlpool bathtubs. The hotel also has an outdoor pool. Before heading out for the day, fuel up with a free continental breakfast or dine at the nearby BC Steak and BBQ, Huddle House or Peddler Steak House. The Comfort Inn is 2 miles from the Dillon Motor Speedway, four miles from the Twin Lake Golf Course and 14 miles to Little Pee Dee State Park. As of March 2010, the Comfort Inn allowed two pets per room, up to 50 pounds each, with a $25 per pet fee per night.
Comfort Inn
810 Radford Blvd.
Dillon, SC 29536
843-774-4137
comfortinn.com
Pack your pet along with you for a stay at the Super 8 Dillon, where rooms include a choice of nonsmoking or smoking and some have micro-fridge. Facilities at the Super 8 include adult and kid pools, copying and faxing and a laundry. Guests receive free continental breakfast. Fast food and casual dining is available nearby. Your room at the Super 8 will put you three miles from the Downtown Dillon Historic District and five miles from the food, shopping and entertainment South of the Border complex. The Darlington Raceway is less than 40 miles from Dillon. As of March 2010, the Super 8 charged $5 per small pet per night.
Super 8 Dillon
1203 Radford Blvd.
Dillon, SC 29536
843-774-4161
super8.com