Arcing 100 miles southwest from the Florida peninsula, the Florida Keys have long been a draw for travelers. With eccentric Florida residents like Ernest Hemingway playing host to eccentric pets--like his six-toed cats--and the Keys' intrinsic tie with nature, pets are as welcome as the travelers that are so numerous in this tourism magnet. In this nature-oriented atmosphere, there are many dog-friendly hotels and motels in the Florida Keys.
Because of its proximity to the Florida mainland, Key Largo is one of the more popular Keys in Florida. This is reflected in its large choice of accommodations. There are several dog-friendly hotels in Key Largo. On the upscale side is Key Largo Grande Resort & Beach Club with its 200 spacious and comfortable rooms and huge range of water activities. The resort charges a $50 pet deposit and permits pets up to 75 pounds.
Key Largo Grande Resort & Beach Club
97000 South Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
(888) 871-3437
keylargoresort.com
A mid-range choice is Coconut Palm Inn, which charges a pet fee of $20 per night.
Coconut Palm Inn
MM 92 Bayside
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 852-3017
coconutpalminn.com
Other dog-friendly hotels and motels in Key Largo include: .
Bayside Inn Key Largo
99490 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-4450
baysidekeylargo.com
Dream Bay Resort
P.O.Box 456
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-5200
dreambayresort.com
Marina del Mar
527 Caribbean Drive
Key Largo, FL 33037
(866) 552-8876
marinadelmarkeylargo.com
Just south of Key Largo is Islamorada, a town strewn over several Keys, where White Gate Court offers seven bungalows scattered along 220 feet of private beach. Dogs of all shapes and sizes can run on the beach and splash in the shallow waters here, as the hotel permits dogs of any size for $10 - $15 per night.
White Gate Court
76010 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-4136
whitegatecourt.com
If you have a small dog (under 20 pounds), La Siesta Resort & Marina allows pets; however, they have a fairly extensive list of rules.
La Siesta Resort & Marina
80241 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-2132
lasiestaresort.com
Other dog-friendly hotels in Islamorada include:
Casa Morada
136 Madeira Road
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-0044
casamorada.com
Islander Resort
82100 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-2031
islanderfloridakeys.com
Lookout Lodge
87770 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 852-9915
lookoutlodge.com
Located on Grassy Key just yards from the calm turquoise ocean, Yellowtail Inn offers cottages and vacation homes that accommodate from two to 10 people and their pets. The Inn charges a $50 to $100 deposit depending on the size of your pet, plus a $10-a-night fee for your pet to stay.
Yellowtail Inn
58162 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
(800) 605-7475
yellowtailinn.com
A bit to the south is Marathon, a town known for its excellent fishing. On Marathon dog, owners can look to The Bonefish Resort, a family-owned beachfront hotel that will allow dogs if you let them know ahead of time.
The Bonefish Resort
58070 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
(800) 274-9949
bonefishresort.com
Another dog-friendly accommodation in Marathon is the Blackfin Resort & Marina.
Blackfin Resort & Marina
4650 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
(800) 548-5397
blackfinresort.com
Key West is the most popular tourist spot in the Keys, and, as such has the widest array of dog-friendly hotels and motels. Duval Street is the center of tourist activity in Key West, and Bone Island Vacation Rentals has several studio suites located just a block away. The spacious units sleep up to four people and welcome dogs for a fee of $20 per night.
Bone Island Vacation Rentals
1330 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-9953
key-west-florida-accommodations.com
For a more upscale stay, try the DoubleTree Grand Key Resort,, which has 200 elegant rooms and a pet-friendly policy that allows pets up to 75 pounds. with advance notice and deposit or The Reach Resort, part of the Waldorf Astoria family. The latter limits pet guests to those under 25 pounts.
DoubleTree Grand Key Resort
3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1818
doubletreekeywest.com
The Reach Resort
1435 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
(888) 318-4316
reachresort.com
One unique dog-friendly accommodation choice in Key West is Key West Sailing Adventures, which offers pet-friendly lodging on sailboats docked in the Historic Seaport.
Key West Sailing Adventures
201 William Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 295-2631
keywestsailingadventure.com
Other upscale dog-friendly accommodation choices in Key West include:
Westin Key West Resort and Marina
245 Front Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-4000
westinkeywestresort.com
Sheraton Suites Key West
2001 South Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, FL 33040
(866) 552-8875
sheratonkeywest.com
Wyndham Casa Marina Resort & Beach House
1500 Reynolds Street
Key West, FL 33040
(888) 303-5717
casamarinaresort.com
