Bringing a dog — or a cat, or honestly almost any animal — to Miami is easier than in most big cities. There’s a deep bench of pet friendly hotels Miami travelers can choose from at every price point, plus a handful of dog beaches, off-leash parks, and patios that genuinely want your pet there. The catch is that policies vary a lot: some hotels charge nothing and impose no limits at all, while others ask $50 to $150 per stay and cap the weight of the animal. Here’s how the options break down, with current fees and a few hard-won tips for traveling with a pet.
The Short List
If you want the cleanest policy, the Kimpton hotels are unbeatable: no fee, no size limit, no species restriction. For the fullest amenity package, Loews Miami Beach is the one, and for outright luxury the Four Seasons at the Surf Club welcomes small dogs. In Brickell, look at the Kimpton EPIC, the JW Marriott Marquis, and the Conrad; on the sand, the Betsy, the Sagamore, and the Standard Spa Mid-Beach all take pets. And when your dog needs to run, Hobie Island Beach is free and off-leash. Our broader where to stay in Miami guide covers the neighborhoods these hotels sit in.
No-Fee and No-Restriction Stays
The Kimpton group sets the standard here. The Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Brickell charges no pet fee, sets no size limit, and turns away no species; rooms come stocked with a bowl, mat, and bed, which makes it the obvious pick for anyone traveling with multiple pets, a large dog, or a reactive one that does better without rules to break. Rates start around $350 a night. Its sibling on the water, the Kimpton Angler’s Hotel in South Beach, runs the identical pet policy with the same no-fee, no-restriction approach, from about $300 a night — the move if you want that relaxed policy within walking distance of the beach. Several of these properties sit in the financial district, which our Brickell and Downtown hotels guide covers in more depth.
Best for Pampered Pets
Loews Miami Beach goes furthest on amenities. For $50 per stay it takes up to two pets per room and sends up a pet tag, bowl, and treat, plus a gourmet pet room-service menu prepared by the in-house chefs — catnip for anyone who dotes on their animal. Rooms start around $400. The Standard Spa Mid-Beach matches the $50-per-stay fee and two-pet allowance, caps weight at 50 pounds, and adds something rare: direct bay access, so a water-loving dog can actually swim. It also runs from about $400, and it’s the one property where the pool area isn’t entirely off-limits. For a boutique South Beach base, The Betsy welcomes up to two pets for a $75-per-stay fee, also from $400 a night.
Brickell and Business-Trip Picks
If you’re in town to work, two more Brickell towers are built for it. The JW Marriott Marquis Miami accepts dogs under 75 pounds for $100 per stay, from around $400 a night, and the Conrad Miami takes pets up to 75 pounds for a friendlier $50 per stay, starting near $350. Both put you in the thick of downtown’s offices and restaurants.
Luxury and Coconut Grove
At the top of the market, the Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club in Surfside welcomes pets up to 25 pounds for $100 per stay, sending up a bowl, bed, and treat to go with the five-star service; rates start around $1,000 a night, so it’s the small-dog splurge. Across the bay, Mr. C Coconut Grove takes pets up to 30 pounds with a deposit and makes a relaxed, walkable base away from the beach crowds, from about $400.
Mid-Range and Budget Options
You don’t need a luxury budget to travel with a pet here. Aloft Miami Brickell takes dogs up to 40 pounds for $75 per stay, from $200 a night, and Hampton Inn Coconut Grove accepts pets up to 50 pounds for the same $75 fee, from a wallet-friendly $140. On South Beach, two restored boutiques keep things cheap: The Catalina Hotel (from $150) and The Whitelaw Hotel (from $160) each charge $50 a night for pets up to 50 pounds. For more low-cost bases beyond these, see our Miami budget hotels guide.
Dog Beaches and Parks
The single best spot is Hobie Island Beach off the Rickenbacker Causeway — free, off-leash, with calm bayfront water that’s gentle on nervous swimmers. The other sanctioned beach is the dog section at Haulover Beach Park, which charges a small fee for vehicle entry. For dry-land running, Margaret Pace Park in Edgewater and the Bark Park at Bayfront Park downtown both have off-leash areas, the Miami Beach Dog Park sits on 11th Street between Collins and Washington, and Crandon Park has leashed K-9 walking trails. Most of Miami’s other public beaches are covered in our best beaches guide — just remember dogs aren’t allowed on the vast majority of them.
Patios That Welcome Dogs
Outdoor dining is where Miami shines for pet owners. In Coconut Grove, Greenstreet Café seats dogs at its sidewalk tables; on South Beach, the long-running News Café has a dog-friendly patio. Threefold Café in Coral Gables keeps a dog-welcoming outdoor section, the Wynwood Marketplace food court is open to dogs, the Lincoln Eatery rooftop hosts dog-friendly evenings, and the Lobster Shack on Lincoln Road even puts out water bowls. Indoor seating is another matter — for non-service animals, it’s almost always patios only.
Tips for Traveling to Miami with a Pet
A few things are worth knowing before you go. Always confirm the pet policy directly with the hotel — third-party booking sites carry stale information surprisingly often. Pack your pet’s vaccination records in case you need an emergency vet; locally, Knowles Animal Hospital and Miami Beach Animal Hospital are both well regarded. Keep in mind that most hotel pools don’t allow animals, the Standard Spa’s bay access being the exception. The biggest hazard is heat: summer asphalt in Miami gets hot enough to burn paws, so walk dogs in the early morning or after sunset. Respect the beach rules, too — police enforce the dog ban strictly everywhere except Hobie Island and Haulover, so it isn’t worth sneaking. And if you’re visiting in hurricane season, put together a small pet emergency kit and save a couple of local vet numbers. Families building a longer itinerary may find our Miami family vacation guide a useful companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best pet-friendly hotel in Miami?
It depends on what you need. Kimpton EPIC wins for no fees and no restrictions, Loews Miami Beach for the amenities, and the Four Seasons at the Surf Club for a luxury stay with a small dog.
Are dogs allowed on Miami beaches?
Most public beaches prohibit them. The two exceptions are Hobie Island Beach, which is off-leash and free, and the dog beach at Haulover Park.
How much do pet-friendly hotels in Miami charge?
Anywhere from nothing (the Kimptons) to about $150 per stay at some luxury properties. Most land in the $50 to $100 range, charged either per stay or per night.
Are there weight limits?
Most luxury hotels cap pets between 25 and 75 pounds. Kimpton has no weight limit at all, and Loews accepts dogs up to 100 pounds.
Can I bring my dog to Miami restaurants?
Outdoor patios at most casual spots welcome dogs. Indoor seating is rare for anything other than a service animal.
Do Miami hotels offer dog-walking?
Most upscale pet-welcoming hotels arrange dog-walking through the concierge for roughly $30 to $60 a walk, and apps like Wag and Rover operate across the city.
Plan the Rest of Your Trip
Once your pet’s accommodations are sorted, pair them with the right home base from our best hotels in Miami Beach roundup. For a fully vetted directory of pet friendly hotels Miami visitors rely on, the BringFido Miami listings are a good cross-reference.