Pet Friendly Hotels Sarasota

Travel With Pets to Florida Beaches on the Gulf of Mexico

© Christine Nyholm

Mar 13, 2008
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Sarasota is a casual yet sophisticated vacation destination in western Florida. Fido or Fifi are welcome to travel along when you stay at a pet friendly hotel.

Sarasota, Florida is a beautiful vacation on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Pet friendly hotels welcom the family dog or cat to travel along on vacation.

Sarasota is on the beautiful Gulf Coast of western Florida. Sarasota is the gateway to the islands along the Gulf shore. The islands of Sarasota include Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Venice, Manasota Key Englewood and North Points. The Sarasota area area enjoys beautiful ocean views, soft sand beaches and recreation.

The pet friendly hotels in Sarasota allow travelers with pets to include their four legged companion on a Florida vacation. Following are Sarasota hotels that allow dogs and cats to travel along to this beacfront destination.

  • The Ritz Carlton Sarasota. The premier resort of Sarasota is a sophisticated blend of cosmopolitan and the casual Gulf Coast lifestyle. Property amenities include lights tennis courts, fitness centers, full service salon, The Members Spa Club, The Members Beach Club on Lido Key, The Members Golf Club. Dina at Verona Restaurant, The Beach Club Grill and Bay View Bar & Grill. Cats and dogs under 20 pounds are welcome. There is a non-refundable fee of $125. The hotel has dedicated rooms for pets There is a dog walk on the property. The Resort Concierge can provide information about the pet policy. AAA Five Diamond. Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 1-941-309-2000.
  • Coquina on the Beach. Coquina is located near area attractions, including the Mote Marine Aquarium, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Jahn & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Hotel amenities include a heated swimming pool, private beach on the Gulf and beach cabanas. Pet friendly hotel. Ben Franklin Dr., Lida Beach, Sarasota, FL, 1-800-933-2141.
  • Hibiscus Suite Inn, Hibiscus is the Gateway to Siesta Key. The hotel offers all=suite lodging near Crescent Beach. Dog friendly hotel. Dogs 35 pounds or less are welcome. Pet sanitation fee of $25 per day. The pet fee is a maximum of $75 regardless of stay length. Stickney Point Rd., Sarasota, FL, 1-800-822-5247.
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton. Suite accommodations have a fully equipped kitchen and separate living and sleeping areas. Complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. Pets allowed. 1-941-365-7300.
  • Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Hyatt is within walking distance to Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Florida West Coast Symphony, Municipal Auditorium and Downtown Sarasota. Pets allowed. There is a one time flat fee of $150 per visit. Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, 1-941-953-1234.
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites Sarasota. La Quinta is three miles from Lido Beach and five miles from Siesta Key Beaches. The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is four miles away. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor swimming pool. Pets are welcome, but some restrictions may apply. 1-941-366-5128.

  • Tropical Breeze Resort of Siesta Key. Pets are welcome. There is a &75 fee for one week or less. A stay of more than one week incurs a fee of $150. Management must approve pets. Avenida Messina, Sarasota, FL, 1-800-300-2492.
Information was gathered over the hotel web sites and over the phone. Hotel policies can change without notice, so call ahead to confirm pet policies and to make reservations.

For more travel with pets, read: Pet Friendly Travel in Bradenton, Naples, Tampa, St. Pete Beach, and Bonita Springs.


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