The St. Pete/Clearwater area makes taking a trip with your furry friends both easy and fun. A number of hotels not only welcome your pet but also offer a host of pampering amenities ranging from specialty mats and massages to treats and tags. Whether you choose accommodations that are luxurious, charming or simply economical, your best friend will find plenty to wag or purr about.
The full-service Innisbrook Resort features 600 spacious guest suites and rooms within 28 lodges, four unique restaurants, 11 tennis courts, a luxury spa and fitness center, six swimming pools, a nature preserve, and three conference halls. Situated on over 900 wooded acres on Florida’s Gulf coast, the resort is close to area beaches and attractions. For an additional fee (minimum $250), cats (declawed) and dogs weighing 30 pounds or less are allowed in the suites, on the Nature Walk and the grounds; you'll just need to keep them on a leash when they're walking about. Smart tip: Stay in a ground-level suite with its own patio so your pet can go in and out without dealing with the public stairs in the lodges.
The tropical setting at the Clarion Inn & Suites wins over business and leisure guests traveling with kids and pets. Make a splash in the family pool, kiddie pool or jacuzzi while enjoying a beverage from the popular Bayside Bar and Grill. For just $20 a night, two pets weighing 70 pounds or less can stay in your room.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and named a historical monument by the National Archives, The Don CeSar is as rich in luxury as it is in history. And pets aren't left out of the luxe: For a fee of $45 a night, the hotel offers gourmet room service menus for cats and dogs prepared by an award-winning Master Chef and creature comforts like bedding, leashes, collars, litter boxes (and litter), pooper scoopers and poop bags, dog-walking routes, placemats, water bowls and treats. Feline indulgences include rawhide bones, catnip and scratch poles. The hotel also offers a host of specialty services: pet-walking, pet-sitting and dog massages by a professional canine massage therapist.
It’s not a true family vacation unless everyone in the family can come along – even the furry ones. Discover paradise together at two beach front properties, TradeWinds Island Grand and Guy Harvey Outpost. Your four-legged pal will love the pet-friendly suites, a leash-free Pet Play Zone, designated dog walking area, and a Paw Court Bistro room service menu.
Nestled in the quaint town of Gulfport across the street from the sandy beaches of the Boca Ciega Bay, the Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn features luxurious tropical themed suites and cottages with large private indoor sitting areas and private balconies or patios with bay and/or tropical garden view. The Manor was deemed a Best Romantic Hotel finalist by USA Today/Rand McNally. Pets are treated lovingly too. They'll accommodate two small dogs (under 25 pounds) in one of the cottages for no extra fee; just be sure to arrange in advance with the innkeeper.
Stay in one of eight, privately owned, White Glove Award-Winning one- or two-bedroom 'olde' Florida cottages, villas or apartments distinctively furnished for comfort and relaxation. All units at Island Paradise Cottages have a living room with a fully outfitted kitchen in addition to the bedroom(s) and bath. Property amenities include a sparkling pool/spa, tropical gardens, gas BBQ grills, on-site laundry, authentic Tiki Hut, herb garden (for 'foodies') and more!
Dogs are more than welcome to stay here - just seek approval in advance and keep your dog leashed on the property. The facility provides poop pick-up bags and a complete listing of dog-friendly destinations and local dog services, from sitters to vets.
The Camelot Resort is located in Clearwater's breathtaking North Beach only ½ block from the Gulf. Enjoy a lush tropical setting, world famous sunsets, walking distance to a variety of restaurants and shopping. Pets on leashes are most welcome.
