Pet-Friendly Hotels in Key West, FL

Key West is a beachy escape with white sand beaches and clear blue waters as far as the eye can see. With plenty of shoreline to explore and exciting attractions around every corner, this is the ideal place to visit with your pets in tow. Our dog-friendly and cat-friendly hotels in Key West are waiting to host the whole family for an unforgettable trip to this Florida gem.

Leash up your pup and head over to the Key West Aquarium. Located in Mallory Square, this historic dog-friendly destination welcomes pups to join you to check out touch tanks and exhibits featuring jellyfish, turtles, alligators and fish. Take a guided tour and watch live feeding for a paw-fect way to get up close and personal with marine animals. Mallory Square is also the scene of a beloved nightly ritual where crowds gather along the waterfront to watch the magical colors of the Florida sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.

Head to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park to experience the great outdoors at this sprawling area located on the southern edge of Key West. This National Historic Monument houses the largest collection of Civil War equipment and military weapons. Red-brick corridors feature cannons, artillery and equipment. While dogs can't enter the beach or the museum buildings, there's plenty to explore around the perimeter of the park and a fresh ocean breeze to enjoy. Day trips to the pristine shores of Marco Island and Fort Myers Beach are a short ferry ride away from Key West. Leashed pups can hop aboard with you to explore these unique seaside adventure destinations.

Fans of felines will love seeing the history—and famous six-toed cats—at the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Tour the site of the prolific author's home, where cats roam freely on the grounds of the estate. While the legendary museum is technically dog-friendly, cats definitely reign supreme here.

Be sure to visit the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden during your trip. This tropical wonderland is open to visitors, and their four-legged friends is home to native plant and wildlife. Here, you can stroll through the arboretum, botanical gardens, nature refuge and education center. From butterflies to tropical forests and lily ponds to picnic areas, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden is another tropical oasis you can your pooch can explore. A rainforest refuge and parrot sanctuary, this unique attraction allows visitors to feed birds, learn about nature and experience an escape to the tropics.

Get your paws in the sand at Higgs Beach Dog Park, a popular doggy destination with locals and visitors alike. Water-loving pooches will love the beautiful shores and beach access. The park has two separate areas for smaller and larger dogs as well as shady pavilions and relaxing benches. More fun in the sun is waiting at Key West Dog Beach. This waterfront puppy playground has plenty of open space for dogs to run and play in the surf. When you’re ready to wash up and kick up your feet, head back to our hotels in Key West that accept pets for a night of comfortable relaxation.

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