Your furry, four-legged friends and family are always welcome at pet-friendly places to stay in Orlando (Caribe Royale Orlando pictured).


Orlando isn’t just the most dog-friendly U.S. destination for a vacation according to Booking.com. They also rank us as the best city for pet-friendly hotels, with more than 600 to choose from. Which is why when you visit Orlando with a beloved pet, you’re both in for a treat — a doggie or kitty treat, that is — at pet-friendly hotels and resorts throughout the destination.

Read on to discover some of our most notable pet-friendly accommodations. Then, use this page’s listings to discover even more places where you and your pet can have the time of your lives in Orlando.

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Beyond the Tourism Districts

Dog welcome basket at The Alfond Inn
The Alfond Inn in Winter Park Near Orlando

The Alfond Inn

A stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Winter Park and just north of downtown Orlando, The Alfond Inn offers multiple options for canine companions. First, two dogs of any size can join you for a nonrefundable fee of $50 per night. You can also choose The Alfond Inn’s V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Package. Starting at $249 per night, it includes a two-night stay in a classic room with a specialty dog bowl, treats and toys, as well as a donation to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

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Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando

Arguably the most stylish hotel in downtown Orlando’s City District, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando welcomes pets up to 40 pounds for a nonrefundable fee of $150 per stay per pet, and a maximum of two pets per guestroom. Pets get snacks, a water bowl and a comfy blanket.

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Lake Nona Wave Hotel

Offering state-of-the-art boutique accommodations in the heart of its forward-thinking namesake community close to Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona Wave Hotel accepts one dog per guestroom with a maximum weight of 40 pounds per pet. There is a $150 fee per accommodation, per stay.

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International Drive Area

Rosen Shingle Creek dog
Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort

Loews Hotels’ special “Loews Loves Pets” program caters especially to cuddly creatures and their owners — and you can take advantage of it at four of Loews’ offerings at Universal Orlando Resort.

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All participating Universal Orlando properties allow up to two pets with up-to-date vaccinations per room. Amenities include a “Loews Loves Pets” logo bowl, placemat and special treat, with an option for a pets-only menu and specialized bedding. You’ll also receive a “Pet in Room” sign to alert housekeeping to your furry friend, plus a map of local dog-walking routes and access to pet services such as veterinarians, pet shops, groomers and more.

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Charging a one-time, nonrefundable $100 fee for the service, pet-friendly Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort include:

Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center

Minutes from Universal Orlando Resort, Avanti Palms Resort and Conference Center allows a maximum of two pets per guestroom up to 35 pounds each with up-to-date vaccination records. Advance reservations are required, and there is a nonrefundable fee of $50 per stay.

Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

You and your dog can literally stay like royalty at Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection — an actual castle on I-Drive. For a nonrefundable fee of $150 for the first pet and an additional $50 for the second, they permit up to two dogs per guestroom with a maximum weight of 40 pounds.

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld accepts medium-sized pets with a maximum weight of 70 pounds, with a nonrefundable deposit of $30. The property is adjacent to and officially partnered with SeaWorld® Orlando, with guests also receiving early access to SeaWorld, free use of the park’s Quick Queue program, and a complimentary, behind-the-scenes Rescue Tour.

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Drury Inn & Suites Near Universal Orlando Resort

Just off International Drive, Drury Inn & Suites Near Universal Orlando Resort allows a maximum of two dogs and/or cats per guestroom, with a nonrefundable fee of $50 per night and per room. The pets’ total combined weight cannot exceed 80 pounds.

Hyatt Place Orlando

Like their sister property in Lake Buena Vista, Hyatt Place Orlando I-Drive / Convention Center on International Drive and Hyatt Place Orlando Airport are dog-friendly, with one dog up to 50 pounds or two dogs with a combined maximum weight of 75 pounds permitted. A nonrefundable fee of $75 applies to the first six nights, with the same $75 fee and an additional $100 deep-cleaning fee applying to stays of seven to 30 nights. Fees for longer stays are based on the resort’s discretion.

Hyatt Regency Orlando

For stays of up to six nights at Hyatt Regency Orlando, you can bring one dog up to 50 pounds or two dogs with a combined weight of 75 pounds for a nonrefundable $150 per stay. Fees for longer stays are based on the resort’s discretion. (Please let them know about your traveling companion at least three days before your arrival.) Pet amenities include bowls, treats and beds. Hyatt Regency Orlando is steps from Pointe Orlando.

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Rosen Hotels & Resorts

Dogs with proof of current vaccinations are welcomed with open paws at Rosen Hotels & Resorts, which has accommodations close to all of Orlando’s major theme parks and attractions. Rosen properties in the I-Drive area and their pet policies and fees include:

  • Rosen Inn (Closest to Universal): Two dogs per guestroom with a nonrefundable fee of $15 per pet, per guestroom and per night.
  • Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando: Two dogs per guestroom with a nonrefundable fee of $15 per pet, per guestroom and per night.
  • Rosen Inn International: Two dogs per guestroom with a nonrefundable fee of $15 per pet, per guestroom and per night.
  • Rosen Plaza: One dog per guestroom with a nonrefundable fee of $150 per night for up to seven nights, with an additional $50 per night thereafter.
  • Rosen Centre: One dog per guestroom with a nonrefundable fee of $150 per night for up to seven nights, with an additional $50 per night thereafter.
  • Rosen Shingle Creek: One dog per guestroom with a nonrefundable fee of $150 per night for up to seven nights, with an additional $50 per night thereafter.

Rosen Hotels & Resorts requires an additional refundable deposit for guests paying with cash.

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

Up to two dogs with a combined weight of no more than 60 pounds are allowed per guestroom at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, with some breed restrictions. (Check with the property for details.) A nonrefundable pet fee applies; please check current fees at the time of your registration. Westgate Lakes Resort is close to International Drive.

Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive

A short walk from ICON Park®, Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive allows one pet per guestroom. There’s a maximum weight of 60 pounds per pet, and a nonrefundable $50 fee per stay.

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Lake Buena Vista Area

Birdie the resident Golden Retriever lying on bed at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Birdie, the Resident Golden Retriever at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

Walt Disney World® Resort

Four official hotels at Walt Disney World® Resort welcome a maximum of two dogs per guestroom, assuming they’re well-behaved, leashed in public areas and properly vaccinated. Besides providing easy access to outdoor walkways and green spaces, each dog-friendly guestroom comes with a host of extras.

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At check-in, you and your dog will receive “Pluto’s Welcome Mat,” which includes a mat, bowls, a pet ID tag, disposable bags, puppy pads and dog-walking maps, as well as a special “Do Not Disturb” tag indicating a dog is inside.

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Disney’s pet-friendly resorts and their nonrefundable fees per guestroom include:

Caribe Royale Orlando

Caribe Royale Orlando will accommodate one cat or dog up to 50 pounds per suite. Advance notification and current vaccination records are required, and there is a one-time, nonrefundable pet-cleaning fee of $125 plus 12.5% tax.

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando — Disney Springs® Area

New to Lake Buena Vista, Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando — Disney Springs® Area allows a maximum of two dogs and/or cats per guestroom, with a nonrefundable fee of $50 per night and per room. The pets’ total combined weight cannot exceed 80 pounds.

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Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

Although it’s not an official Walt Disney World Resort hotel, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort provides many Walt Disney World guest benefits. They also welcome one dog or cat under 25 pounds per guestroom, with pets receiving a bed, water bowl and food bowl. Plus, pets incur no additional fees.

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando — Lake Buena Vista

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando — Lake Buena Vista allows up to two pets per guestroom, and they’ll receive a free gift at check-in. For the first four nights, a nonrefundable fee of $50 applies to pets up to 50 pounds and $75 for pets over 50 pounds, with an additional $10 for every night thereafter.

Hyatt Place Orlando / Lake Buena Vista

Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Buena Vista is dog-friendly, with guestrooms accommodating a maximum of two dogs. There is a nonrefundable $100 fee for pets up to 50 pounds and $150 for pets over 50 pounds for the first four nights, plus $10 a night thereafter for each pet.

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Situated on 1,500 acres, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress welcomes one dog up to 50 pounds or two dogs with a combined weight up to 75 pounds for a nonrefundable fee of $150 per stay for a maximum of six nights. For stays of seven to 30 nights, $300 in additional fees apply. Fees for longer stays are based on the resort’s discretion.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes & JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

Treat your pet to a stay at two of Orlando’s most deluxe resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, and its adjacent sister property, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. In addition to having an open policy for service animals, both welcome two cats or dogs per guestroom, with a one-time $250 cleaning fee per room (plus tax). The Ritz-Carlton even has a resident golden retriever named Birdie.

Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista

Up to two dogs can stay with you for $15 per animal per night at Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista, a Rosen Hotels & Resorts property. If you’re paying cash, a refundable $50 deposit will also apply. Proof of vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian is required and must be available upon request.

Signia By Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria® Orlando

Two canine pets per room with a combined total weight of 40 pounds or less are welcome at Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek as part of the Walt Disney World® Official Hotel sister properties’ Pampered Pet Package. Service fees at both properties are $125 for one to five nights and $250 for stays of six or more nights. (Additional fees may apply in the event of damages.) Pets also receive special amenities.

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