Pet-Friendly Hotels in Fort Myers, FL

Just a few hours from the bustle of Miami lies Fort Myers, a tropical retreat on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. This seaside destination boasts miles of white-sand beaches and warm turquoise waters. A vacation here is more fun when the whole family makes the trip, and the city is home to tons of trails, attractions and restaurants for you and your pets to explore. Book one of our cat-friendly and dog-friendly hotels in Fort Myers to start the adventures of a lifetime.

Fort Myers is a pet-loving community, and your leashed dog can join you at most of the popular local beaches. Estero Island, Sanibel and Lovers Key all have pristine coastlines that are perfect for frolicking in the surf and making a splash on the beach. Lovers Key even features a designed Dog Beach, where warm shallow waters are waiting for all breeds and sizes.

In addition to dog-friendly beaches, Fort Myers also has several dedicated parks just for energetic pups to run and play. Head to the Pooch Dog Park at Judd Park, where green grass and giant shady trees create the ideal place to spend the afternoon. Buckingham Dog Park features waterfront views and separate areas for smaller and larger pooches. K9 Corral in the southeast corner of Estero Park is a sprawling two-acre area for off-leash fun in the sun. Water fountains, large trees and multiple dog runs promise hours of enjoyment for your dog.

Leash up and head out on a hike through the beautiful mangroves and marshlands along the Caloosahatchee River at the Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve. Here, a 1.2-mile loop hike over a boardwalk that winds through the mangrove fringe and offers stunning views of the natural landscape surroundings. For an easy but beautiful hike, try a walk on the paved John Yarbrough Linear Park Trail that follows the scenic Ten Mile Canal brimming with birds and local wildlife. With idyllic picnic areas along the way, you can stop and enjoy the fresh air and beauty of the great outdoors.

No trip to Fort Myers is complete without picking up a special souvenir to remember your trip by. Coconut Point Mall is one of the local dog-friendly retail destinations where many stores welcome canine shoppers. Bell Tower Shops also invite humans and their pooches to shop till they drop, and you can enjoy live music at the pet-friendly restaurants throughout the plaza. After a full day exploring the sights and sounds of the city, rest your paws at our comfortable hotels in Fort Myers that accept pets to rest before tomorrow's adventure.

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