St. Augustine, Florida, offers several accommodation options for those vacationing with pets. Whether you are traveling with a cat, dog or nontraditional pet, there are places to stay that cater to all family members, furry or not. You should call ahead to determine restrictions, but this historic southern city offers travel options from luxury to low-rent for pet lovers.
National and international chain hotels often have pet policies for animal travelers. PetVacations.com allows you to search by city to determine which hotels allow you to keep pets in the rooms. In St. Augustine, Best Western, Comfort Inn, La Quinta Inn, Holiday Inn and Quality Inn are some of the chain hotels that allow pets. However, almost all of them will require an additional fee or deposit.
The local hotel franchise operator may have restrictions on the size of the pet allowed. For example, the Best Western Inn on Interstate 95 in St. Augustine limits pets to under 12 pounds. Call ahead to be sure you and your pet can be accommodated.
Locally owned and operated hotels also have pet-friendly accommodations. The Inn at Camachee Harbor has 19 units, 14 of which allow pets. The Ocean Blue Motel on Vilano Road and the St. Francis Inn on St. George Street also accommodate pets.
Bed and breakfast establishments cater to a different type of traveler. Many create a comfortable homey inn where you can rest. Several bed and breakfasts in St. Augustine cater specifically to pet owners.
The Cozy Inn allows pets and children, and unlike many bed and breakfasts, it has private entrances for each suite. The House of Sea and Sun, a top-rated beachfront bed and breakfast, says its nearby condos are pet-friendly.
The Penny Farthing Inn offers two pet-friendly rooms at its establishment in the heart of St. Augustine's historic district. The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce in St. Augustine offers more detailed information on lodging with pets.
If you are planning a longer beach vacation in St. Augustine, you may choose to rent a beachfront condominium or cottage. There are many pet-friendly options available. The Beach Cottages in St. Augustine encourages families to bring their pets. This accommodation welcomes all pets, furry, feathered or scaly. It has outdoor seating at its restaurants so all family members, including pets, can eat together.
Many condos will permit pets with an additional deposit. Call ahead to determine which pets are allowed and whether there are size and quantity limits.
If camping or RV parks are more your family's style, rest assured there are pet-friendly options. DogFriendly.com offers a detailed list of campgrounds in Florida. The St. Augustine beach KOA campground and Anastasia State Park offer camping with pets. Anastasia State Park allows pets on leashes to hike the trails with their owners. Faver Dykes State Park permits dogs on a six-foot leash. Owners are required to promptly clean up after their pets. The Ocean Grove and Stagecoach RV parks also allow pets that are leashed.
