Hilton Head Island is a beautiful resort town on the Atlantic Ocean with stunning beaches, world-class golf courses, and outdoor activities that attract millions of tourists every year. On Hilton Head Island, you have so much to do. There are fun outdoor activities like biking, kayaking, dolphin watching, fishing, horse riding, tennis, and over 30 golf courses. Tourists visit in millions every year and this means there are many world-class hotels on the island. Many of these hotels allow you to lodge with your pets. To help you find the right hotels, here is a list of the top pet-friendly hotels in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Palmera Inn and Suites (from USD 194)
Enjoy a pleasant getaway at this elegant hotel boasting an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and a hot tub. Hilton Head Island Beach, a top-rated beach, is located 5.15 km (3.2 mi) away. You can rent a bike to explore nearby attractions. You can maintain your fitness regime by working out in the onsite gym.
In the roomy suites, you will find a kitchenette equipped with a cooktop and cookware that provides a homey experience. Apart from that, the rooms feature a private balcony. You can catch up on the news or events on the flat-screen TV. Surf, browse, and stream with free WiFi access. Pets (only dogs) can stay with you; fees may be charged. A pet basket will be provided to you by the hotel.
Palmera Inn & Suites
Address: 12 Park Lane, Hilton Head Island Beach, Hilton Head Island (SC), United States, 29928
2.63 km (1.7 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
2. Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head (from USD 154)
Reasonable pricing with some breakfast complaints and additional charges.
Convenient parking, spacious rooms, pet-friendly, and helpful staff.
Excellent central location, close to shopping and dining areas.
Varied dining options, delicious food, but some complaints about breakfast pricing and quality.
Spend a relaxing vacation with your family in this stylish hotel that welcomes your furry friends. However, a pet fee may be charged. The property will provide pet bowls.
You can stay in shape during your stay by accessing the state-of-the-art gym. Chill in the cool water of the outdoor swimming pool. All parts of the hotel provide free wired internet access to help you stay plugged in.
You can enjoy American breakfast and dinner at Garden Grille & Bar, the onsite restaurant. In-room amenities include a microwave and refrigerator.
Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head
Address: 1575 Fording Island Road
11.62 km (7.3 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
3. Park Lane Hotel and Suites (from USD 163)
You will find this hotel along William Hilton Parkway and it is located just six minutes’ drive from Coligny Beach. Each room in the hotel is furnished with coffee- and tea-making equipment, a TV, and an ironing board while free WiFi is provided. All guests have access to the outdoor pool, tennis court, spa tub, and fitness area. The hotel allows guests to bring up to two pets for a fee of 50 USD per night. If you will be spending up to two days, then the fee is 75 USD for two nights. There is a dog park close to the hotel which makes the hotel very dog-friendly.
Palmera Inn & Suites
Address: 12 Park Lane, Hilton Head Island Beach, Hilton Head Island (SC), United States, 29928
2.63 km (1.7 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
4. Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island (from USD 113)
This 111-room hotel is within walking distance of legendary Golf and Pirate Island’s Adventure Golf. Amenities include free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and free parking. Each room is furnished with a laptop-compatible safe, a writing desk, a TV, and free local calls are available. You can bring only one pet of any size, but you are not required to pay a fee.
Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island
Address: 5 Regency Parkway
3.96 km (2.5 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
5. Best Western Ocean Breeze Inn (from USD 169)
Reasonable pricing with fair value for amenities and location.
Clean rooms, hot breakfast buffet, on-site staff, and close proximity to the beach and Coligny Plaza.
Walking distance to the beach and town, with convenient access to dining and shopping options.
Good variety and quality of breakfast options, although a few complaints about consistency and availability.
This 63-room hotel is within proximity to Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Coligny Beach. Rooms are furnished with refrigerators, writing desks, ironing boards, TVs, microwaves, and coffee makers. Guests enjoy many amenities including an outdoor pool, a business center, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. The hotel allows guests to bring up to two pets with a maximum weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg) and for a fee of 45 USD per night. Not all rooms at the hotel are designated as pet-friendly so be sure to make proper inquiries when booking.
Spark by Hilton Hilton Head Island
Address: 11 Lemoyne Ave
1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
6. Omni Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head (from USD 394)
Overpriced with additional charges for amenities.
Beautiful pool area, spacious rooms, fire pits, and beach access. Activities for families and adults.
Prime beachfront location on Hilton Head Island with easy access to the beach and local spots.
Mixed reviews on dining experiences. Breakfast was enjoyable, but dinner options were overpriced and inconsistent.
At Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, you will find this pet-friendly, 323-room hotel with access to the multiple golf courses, tennis courts, and bike trails available within the resort. Each room has a kitchenette and is further furnished with a TV, premium bedding, a coffee maker, a fan, a hairdryer, and free local calls. The hotel only allows dogs. You can bring up to two dogs with a maximum weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg). A cleaning fee of 200 USD is charged per night. Guests are not allowed to leave their dogs alone in the guest rooms. Not every room at the hotel is designated as pet-friendly so make due inquiries while booking.
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
Address: 23 Ocean Lane, Hilton Head Island Beach, Hilton Head Island (SC), United States, 29928
3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
7. Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island (from USD 189)
Reasonable pricing, but unexpected resort fees were a downside.
Convenient location near beach, park, and restaurants. Clean pool area.
Walking distance to the beach and close to shopping and dining options.
Free breakfast was good, but lacked variety and seating. Some complaints about breakfast area location.
This hotel has a central location on the island and is within proximity to Coligny Plaza and Theater, Coligny Beach, and Sea Pines Forest Reserve. All rooms are furnished with safes, premium bedding, TVs, and other standard amenities you will expect in a hotel room. The hotel runs a free shuttle to the beach and free parking is also available. The hotel allows guests to bring dogs and cats. You can bring up to two pets for a fee of 50 USD per pet for a night’s stay. Not all rooms at the hotel are designated as pet-friendly so keep this in mind and make proper inquiries when booking.
Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island, an IHG Hotel
Address: 2 Tanglewood Drive
417 meters (0.3 ft) from Coligny Beach Park
8. Home2 Suites by Hilton (from USD 189)
This 99-room hotel is within walking distance of Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf. Rooms are equipped with kitchens, dishwashers, refrigerators, sofa beds, coffee makers, TVs, and other standard amenities. The hotel also has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a computer station. Pets are allowed with a weight limit of 50 lbs (22.7 kg) and for a fee of 75 USD per night.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Hilton Head
Address: 836 William Hilton Pkwy
4.12 km (2.6 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
Other pet-friendly accommodations
9. Spacious villa in Queen's Grant of Palmetto Dunes (from USD 215)
At this charming pet-friendly villa, guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring the area since the beach is just a short walk away. You can find excellent riverfront dining across the street at restaurants such as Alexander’s.
Take a refreshing dip in the shared pool available onsite, and enjoy barbecues on your private back patio. You can prepare your favorite recipes in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy dining in the garden. You can benefit from WiFi and the dedicated workspace provided if work brings you to town.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
villa has all the amenities needed for a comfortable staythe condo was lovely and very comfortablethe kitchen was well-equipped the living room was comfortable and the bedrooms were spaciouseasy in easy out great restaurants shopping and easy quick access to the pools and beachlarge comfortable beds really spacious main living areaCleanliness:
the house was very clean and roomythe place was very large and very cleanotherwise the place was cleanthe place was nice and cleanwe had no issues getting in and and found it to be very clean and very comfortableHost:
lucy was an excellent hostlucy was very responsive to my questions before and during our staylucy is an excellent host and she will take great care of youlucy was very responsive to the minor issues we hadlucy was also very responsive and helpful with communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was also greatgreat location and walkable to beachgreat place and great locationthis is a wonderful condo with a great location in queen’s grantthe condo was really in the perfect location
10. Large holiday home near the beach (from USD 305)
This magnificent two-story home just 500 yards from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean is the dream spot for a holiday with your precious furry pals. The house is near several cycling and hiking trails, so those who enjoy being outside can get some fresh air with their pets.
You can spend laidback afternoons lying on the beach or grilling in your backyard. You can prepare simple, homemade meals in your well-appointed kitchen when you’re not in the mood to dine out. After a long day, you can relax by watching shows or movies on the 60-inch HDTV or simply chatting with your loved ones with high-speed WiFi.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we appreciated the cleanliness the well-stocked kitchen the extra blankets and marina's almost instant communicationsthe ping pong table was a lot of fun in the evenings in the nice screened in porchgreat kitchen with large refrigerator and open to living spacethe house was large and comfortable with plenty to keep you busymarina's place was great plenty of room for everyoneCleanliness:
very clean and set up rightgood communication clean house close to beach access and dog friendlynice home clean and well stockedsuper clean will def stay here againmarina’s place was fantastic it was very clean and she was great with communication and anything that we neededHost:
marina deserves her super host qualificationmarina was a great hostmarina was an excellent host and had a wonderful amenitymarina was an excellent hostthere were also excellent food recommendations provided by the hostRead more reviewsLocation:
maria house and location is amazinggreat location quick walk to beach rent bikes to get aroundcute and quiet neighborhoodwithin walking distance to the beach and accessible to the island bike paths makes this a great locationthe location was great a 15 min walk to the beach close to a park and mini golf
11. Sonesta Resort (from USD 259)
Rates were a bit pricey, especially with added fees for bike rentals and beach chairs.
Beautiful grounds, easy beach access, pool bar, and gift shop. Kid-friendly with activities like feeding turtles and bike rentals.
Conveniently located near shops and restaurants, with stunning beach access and a peaceful ambiance.
Delicious breakfast and dinner options, but some found the prices to be on the steep side.
This resort is located along the coast and it affords guests some of the best views you can get in any hotel on the island. The resort occupies up to 11 ac (4.4 ha) and features a spa and a lagoon swimming pool. You are allowed to bring your dog with a weight limit of 35 lbs (15.9 kg). Cats are not allowed and you can bring only one dog. Guests must pay a fee of 150 USD per night and an extra deposit of 150 USD. Make sure you request specifically for a pet-friendly room when booking. This is because not all rooms in the hotel are designated as pet-friendly.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Address: 130 Shipyard Drive
2.32 km (1.5 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
12. The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa (from USD 229)
High pricing, especially for beach view rooms. Additional charges for Wi-Fi and crowded periods.
Great beach access, multiple pools, EV charger, pet-friendly, and friendly staff.
Conveniently located right on the beach with easy access to restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
Good variety of on-site dining options, but food and drink prices are high. Some restaurants had slow service and limited menu options.
This 4-star, 416-room hotel is just a 15-minute drive to Harbor Town Golf Links and Coastal Discovery Museum. Each room is furnished with an iPod dock, a large TV, premium bedding, video game consoles, a refrigerator, and a laptop-compatible safe. The hotel has up to three outdoor pools, a spa, a sauna, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi is available in all the rooms. Dogs are allowed, but you can’t bring cats. Only one dog for each guest is allowed with a weight limit of 40 lbs(18.1 kg) and for a fee of 150 USD per night.
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Address: 2 Grasslawn Avenue
9.97 km (6.2 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
13. Seapines 594 Wildwood Spa (from USD 129)
This is a two-bedroom villa that comes with a kitchen and two bathrooms. At the spa, there is an outdoor swimming pool, bikes, and a fitness center. The accommodation is 16 km (9.9 mi) from Hilton Head Airport and guests also enjoy free WiFi and free parking. You can bring your pets upon request.
Seapines 594 Wildwood spa
Address: 21 Lighthouse Road
4.27 km (2.7 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
14. Lovely, two-bedroom holiday home (from USD 99)
Reasonable pricing for the area, offering great value for the location.
Amenities include a well-maintained pool, fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.
Convenient location near popular attractions and public transportation.
Delicious on-site dining options with a diverse menu to cater to various tastes.
This is a two-bedroom holiday home with a kitchen and two bathrooms. The accommodation is 12 km (7.5 mi) from the airport and guests get private parking and complimentary free WiFi. You can bring your pets with no extra charges.
Evian 120
1.59 km (1.0 mi) from Coligny Beach Park
Enjoy Hilton's pristine beaches with your pets
This island is the country’s favorite island. It has been ranked by Travel + Leisure magazine and Conde Nast Traveler magazine as the #1 island in the continental United States. Tourists simply find its pristine beaches and many fun activities irresistible. Your pets will also want in on the fun so bring them with you during your visit and check into any of the hotels on this list.
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