Orlando is always one of the top travel destinations for families each year because of Disney World, Universal Studios, and all of the other themed attractions nearby. But in many households, the family pet is a crucial part of the family unit and loves to come along on fun trips. Fortunately, there are lots of pet-friendly restaurants and hotels in this part of Florida that allow dogs so you don’t have to leave your furry friend behind. Here are some of the top pet-friendly hotels in Orlando to choose from.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando at SeaWorld
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando at SeaWorld is a pet-friendly hotel near SeaWorld that allows up to two pets per room. Guests must pay a non-refundable fee of $100, and the pets must be no more than 25 pounds in size. It sits beside the SeaWorld entrance and offers rooms with full kitchens, free hot breakfast, and complimentary shuttle service to the parks. Families will also enjoy the resort pool with its own bar and grill and the fitness center.
Rosen Centre Hotel
The Rosen Centre Hotel also allows pets, up to one dog per room. There is no set weight limit for dogs, although families must pay a non-refundable fee of $150 for the pet’s stay up to seven days. The hotel staff requests that you place the “dog in room” sign on your door throughout your stay and supervise and clean up after your dog at all times. This hotel also offers a spa, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, and other convenient services. Both Shingle Creek Golf Club and Pointe Orlando are five minutes away for recreation, shopping, and dining.
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
It’s also fun to bring your pet along to this Hard Rock Hotel because it accepts up to two pets per guest room for a one-time cleaning fee of $100 per stay. You’ll need to bring a health certificate from your vet for each pet and make arrangements for housekeeping. The hotel has a great fitness center, an on-site spa, business center, and awesome 12,000-square-foot pool with hot tubs, sand volleyball, and a pool slide. Many dining and nightlife options are also available here.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
Loews hotels are wonderfully pet-friendly and even present pets with a special tag, bowl, and treat upon arrival. Guests with pets receive a brochure about the hotel and local pet services. You must pay a fee of $100 per stay for up to two pets per room. This is a fun South Pacific-inspired hotel that has a Wantilan Luau each week with fire dancers, hula, and a suckling pig. Enjoy the lagoon-style pool, ping pong tournaments, gym, and kids’ camp for the little ones.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
Pets are allowed at this DoubleTree hotel if they are 25 pounds or less and with a $75 non-refundable deposit. This resort is on 28 acres of palm trees and tropical fountains, there are two on-site swimming pools, and it is less than a mile from SeaWorld. Theme park tickets are available on site, and the hotel is also just 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport.
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Hyatt Regency Orlando is also very pet-friendly if you call the hotel at least three days before you arrive to inform them. There is a $150 fee for a pet’s stay of one to six nights. One dog up to 50 pounds or two dogs of a combined weight of up to 75 pounds are allowed. It’s a good option for mid-size and larger dogs. You’ll be next to the Orange County Convention Center here and have trolley access to all of Orlando’s top attractions. On-site dining options include Fiorenzo for Italian cuisine, a 24-hour diner, and poolside bar and grill.
Floridays Resort
Your dog can enjoy Orlando with you when you stay at the Floridays Resort, which allows up to two pets of up to 75 pounds each. This is one of the few hotels that allows big dogs! Guests with pets must pay a $200 non-refundable cleaning fee, and beware of the fact that there are breed restrictions. Sorry, pit bulls, doberman pinschers, rottweilers! Fun activities for the humans here include water aerobics, splash pad, sandy beach area, and dive-in movies.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek is pet-friendly for pups up to 25 pounds if you pay $150 extra for one to six nights or $300 for seven to 14 nights. All rooms are pet-friendly, but you can’t leave your pet unattended in the room. In total, there are 400 rooms and suites here. Families also enjoy the five pools, two splash pads, two lazy rivers, and a mini-golf course. There’s a spa here for parents to relax as well.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is pet-friendly for a one-time $100 cleaning fee. You can have up to two pets per room, and owners are required to leash and clean up after dogs at all times. This is an Italian-inspired hotel with three themed swimming pools, two hot tubs, and a sandy beach. Enjoy festive music each evening, the quarterly wine tasting and jazz events, and kids’ camp for young travelers.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World welcomes dogs and cats up to 25 pounds with a maximum of one pet per room. Your pet will receive a bed and food and water bowls at check-in. The Four Seasons also has a five-acre water park with a lazy river, splash zone, and other pools and Jacuzzis.
Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Although there are numerous others, the last pet-friendly Orlando hotel we’ll mention here is the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Dogs and cats up to 25 pounds are welcome here with a maximum of one pet per room. The one-time fee for cleaning is $250. Take advantage of the multiple dining establishments, 40,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, golf course, and recreation for the kids.
