People seeking relaxing vacations and beautiful views of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico travel to beachfront towns on Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Visitors will find golf courses, fishing, casinos, shopping and restaurants serving local seafood. Nature lovers enjoy kayaking, birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Museums focusing on art, history, nature and children's activities attract families. Many pet friendly motels can be found along Mississippi's Gulf Coast but, according to gulfcoast.org, "Regulations concerning allowing dogs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches are different for the three counties: Harrison, Hancock and Jackson County," and dogs are not welcome on most coastal beaches. Since Hurricane Katrina, few motels are actually beachfront, but the sandy beaches are nearby.
Key West Inn is close to outdoor activities, casinos and Old Town Bay St. Louis for shopping and dining. It features a tropical theme with ceiling fans, sky-blue walls, and wicker furniture. The 44 guest rooms are comfortable and climate-controlled with light wood furniture, pastel colors, two double beds, refrigerator, microwave, free high-speed wireless Internet, 25" color TV, a coffee maker and free continental breakfast.
According to Key West Inn, they "don't just "tolerate" your pets, we appreciate them as well," and they offer a great place for you and your pets to vacation. Pets are welcome in predetermined rooms and must be clean, well groomed and well behaved indoor pets under 35 pounds. They are not allowed on the elevators, lobby or pool area, cannot be left unattended unless they are in a kennel or carrier and must not make noise that disturbs other guests. There is a non-refundable fee of $50 per pet and guests are responsible for the cost of any damages or extra cleaning caused by their pets.
Dogs on leash are allowed on Hancock County beaches, located between Bay St. Louis and Waveland and pet owners must clean up after their pets
Key West Inn
1000 Hwy. 90
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
800-833-0555
keywestinn.net
Gulfport's Best Western Seaway Inn allows pets under 50 pounds and charges a $15.00 per night fee per pet. The motel is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, casinos, city center, the Industrial Seaway and sandy beaches, but dogs are not allowed on the populated Biloxi beaches or any other beaches in Harrison County.
The motel features an outdoor pool and hot tub, free local calls, in-room coffee and cable television with HBO and ESPN, as well as a free breakfast bar serving a variety of fresh fruits, cereals, pastries, coffee and juices and a popular country and western lounge.
Best Western Seaway Inn
9475 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
800 937-8376
bestwestern.com
Dogs of all sizes are allowed at the Biloxi La Quinta Inn & Suites for no additional fee, though you must sign their pet policy at check-in and leave a contact number at the front desk if you leave your pet alone in the room. The Inn offers guests free light breakfast, wireless high-speed Internet, free local calls, laundry facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, spa and fitness center. All rooms include: a microwave and coffee maker, a refrigerator and large flatscreen TV with premium cable channels. The hotel is located close to the beach, boating, fishing, shopping, dining, golf courses and museums.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
957 Cedar Lake Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
228-392-5978
lq.com
The Studio 6 Motel in Ocean Springs is located in Jackson County, Mississippi, a Gulf Coast county that allows leashed dogs on the beach. Service Animals and well-behaved pets are welcome unless they pose a health or safety risk. The fee for each pet is $10 per day to a maximum of $50 per stay. All pets must be declared at check-in, and they must be attended to at all times and never be left alone in a room or automobile. Pets must be leashed or securely carried outside the room, and when walking pets on the property, guests must clean up after them.
Studio 6 Ocean Springs is an extended stay motel and features fully equipped kitchens with microwave, stovetop, coffee maker and refrigerator; free local phone calls, free WiFi, TV with HBO, guest laundry, comfortable sleeping area, plus a dining and work area.
Studio 6 Ocean Springs
2873 Bienville Boulevard
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-875-0123
staystudio6.com
