Sanibel Island, located in Florida, lies along the Gulf of Mexico. It’s known for its beaches and sunsets. It’s also best to explore the island by bike. If you’re up for a picnic on the beach, visit Gulfside City Park Beach or Lighthouse Beach Park. You can also enjoy a day under the sun at Bowman’s Beach. For seashell exhibits, visit Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. The kids also have a play area here while you browse seashells. History buffs can visit Sanibel Lighthouse, which was first lit in 1884. What makes it more fun when visiting Sanibel is to bring your pets along with you. For you and your furry friends to be comfortable, book one of these best pet-friendly hotels in Sanibel Island, Florida.
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 March 01, 2024.
1. Sanibel Island Beach Resort (from USD 408)
Sanibel Island Beach Resort offers a private beach, where you can roll out a towel and simply relax. 2 dogs weighing not more than 30 lbs (14 kg) are allowed on the property for a nightly charge of 75 USD. As long as your dogs are well-behaved, they can be left in the room as you have breakfast at the on-site Sandollar Restaurant or have a couple of drinks down at Tiki Bar.
You can also take your pets out on the beach or go for a walk with them, provided they are on a leash. There are also two pet relief areas on site.
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Address: 1231 Middle Gulf Drive
3.52 km (2.2 mi) from Lighthouse Beach Park
2. Waterside Inn on the Beach
Waterside Inn on the Beach has pet-friendly cottages where you can stay with your dogs or cats, provided they weigh up to 30 lbs (14 kg). A nightly fee of 20 USD per pet is also charged. With a well-equipped kitchen in the cottages, a private beach area, and an outdoor pool, you can’t go wrong at this hotel.
There’s also a picnic area with a barbecue grill, an ideal spot for spoiling your beloved pet with lunch in the sun. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the property. Bicycles are available for rent on site.
Waterside Inn on the Beach
Address: 3033 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, USA, 33957
8.35 km (5.2 mi) from Lighthouse Beach Park
Other pet-friendly accommodations in Sanibel Island
3. Tropical Winds Beachfront Motel and Cottages (from USD 196)
Tropical Winds Beachfront Motel and Cottages allows pets to stay with you in your cottage, suite or bungalow for a nightly fee of 20 USD per pet. The motel also provides pet bowls and baskets for your furry friends. Plus, it stretches out across the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, with nothing more to do than while the day away relaxing in the garden, lounging by the outdoor pool, or playing with your pets on the private beach.
Each accommodation unit comes with a TV and an en-suite bathroom. Some units have a well-equipped kitchen where you can whip up delicious meals and enjoy them on the private patio.
Tropical Winds Beachfront Motel and Cottages
Address: 4819 Tradewinds Drive
12.6 km (7.9 mi) from Lighthouse Beach Park
4. The Sunny Shell Basket Cottage (from USD 189)
A slice of paradise in Sanibel Island, The Sunny Shell Basket Cottage invites four guests plus your dogs to stay with you for a reasonable additional fee. It was designed with old Florida charm in mind, with the beach just a three-minute walk away.
There’s a backyard where your dogs can run around and play. It also has a deck with a barbecue grill and outdoor furniture, a perfect spot for alfresco dining. Inside, there’s a fully equipped kitchen, WiFi, a washer and dryer, a sunny living room, a dining area, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
Sanibel, Florida, United States
3.12 km (2.0 mi) from Lighthouse Beach ParkAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the cottage was impeccably cleanHost:
leslie and jim showed us so much kind hospitalityRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved our stay it was just a short walk to the beach-- the perfect locationthis is a perfect location for any family seeking a quiet and fun time in sanibelimagine pelicans flying overhead ospreys hunting dolphins swimming close by sunshine and cooling windsa very short walking distance to an awesome shelling beach host was extremely responsive and helpful
5. Duggers Five Cottage (from USD 40000)
Duggers Five Cottage is a sunny bungalow for four with tropical decorations. Your furry friends are allowed to stay with you, but you need to pay an additional pet fee. Guests can sleep in the bedroom or on the pullout sofa in the living room. In the latter, glass doors open to a lanai, where you and your pet can relax together.
WiFi is available, should you need to send emails or browse through your social media. Other features include a bathroom, a light-filled living room with comfy sofas, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Sanibel, Florida, United States
7.85 km (4.9 mi) from Lighthouse Beach ParkAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the cottage was sparkling clean and recently renovatedRead more reviewsLocation:
close walk to the beach and very comfortablenice small cottage with walking distance to the beachhouse is in an awesome location and meets the needs for a quiet relaxing vacation spotthe entire house is cute well kept and provides a great location to explore sanibel and captiva island
Spend your holidays with your pet in Sanibel Island
With balmy weather and pristine beaches, Sanibel Island is a great vacation destination in Florida. For a fun-filled trip, take your furry friends along with you and book any of the above listed pet-friendly hotels in Sanibel Island.
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