Pet-Friendly Hotels Near Disney World
Suite hotels minutes from Disney's western entrance where dogs and cats are welcome, full kitchens, grassy relief areas, and no resort fees.
Bringing the dog or cat along is easier just outside the gates. Only four Disney resorts allow dogs, at $50 a night per room, dogs only, and pets can't go into the parks. At Flamingo Crossings, minutes from Disney's western entrance, we book three pet-friendly, all-suite hotels with room to spread out, kitchens to keep feeding schedules, grass to walk on, and no resort fees.
What to know before you bring your pet
A little planning keeps the trip smooth for you and your pet:
Pets can't go in the parks
Dogs and cats aren't allowed in the theme parks, at Disney Springs, in pools or restaurants, or on Disney buses, the monorail, or the Skyliner. Service animals are the exception.
On-property dog rooms are limited
Only four Disney resorts are dog-friendly; they allow dogs only, and the pet fee runs about $50 per night per room.
You'll need a plan for park days
Since pets can't come along, families use Disney's Best Friends Pet Hotel for boarding and daycare, book a local pet sitter, or take turns.
Off-property suites give you more
Extended-stay hotels near Disney add space, a kitchen for pet food and feeding, grassy relief areas, and often welcome cats as well as dogs.
Always confirm the pet policy
Fees, weight limits, and the number of pets vary by hotel, so check before you book.
The location
Why Flamingo Crossings works for pets
Flamingo Crossings Town Center sits just west of Walt Disney World, minutes from Disney's western entrance and the parks. The pet-friendly hotels we book here are all extended-stay, all-suite properties, which suit traveling pets well: a full kitchen to store and serve their food on schedule, suite space for a crate or bed, grassy relief areas nearby, and no resort fees.
Dogs and cats are both welcome, and our concierge can note your pet on the reservation and point you to nearby pet care for park days.
The pet-friendly hotels
Residence Inn by Marriott
Most flexible pet policy — any size, no weight limit
The most flexible pet policy of the group: up to two pets of any size, with no weight limit, for a $150 fee per stay. Dogs and cats are both welcome. You also get the most room, studios plus one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens (including a stovetop), free breakfast, a resort pool, backyard sports courts, grills, and a fire pit. Ideal if you've got a large dog or a longer trip.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Best for families traveling with a dog
The family-and-dog pick. Studio and one-bedroom suites all have full kitchens, and up to two pets (dogs or cats) are welcome for $75 for 1 to 4 nights or $125 for 5 or more. Kids get a beach-entry pool with a water slide, while the dog gets green space to walk, plus free hot breakfast, outdoor grills, and guaranteed connecting rooms (subject to availability) when you need more room.
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Best value for pet owners
The value choice. Modern studio suites have full kitchens, and up to two pets up to 75 pounds (dogs or cats, no breed restrictions) are welcome for $75 for 1 to 4 nights or $125 for 5 or more, with a grassy relief area within walking distance. Add the free Inspired Table breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fire pit patio, and a scheduled park shuttle.
Compare the three pet-friendly hotels
| Hotel | Guest rating | Pet policy | Pet fee | Room types | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Inn (Marriott) | 4.6 (605) | Up to 2 pets, any size, no weight limit | $150 per stay | Studio, 1- & 2-bedroom suites | Large dogs & longer trips |
| Homewood Suites (Hilton) | 4.6 (1,123) | Up to 2 pets (dogs or cats) | $75 (1–4 nights) · $125 (5+) | Studio & 1-bedroom suites | Families with a dog |
| Home2 Suites (Hilton) | 4.4 (1,376) | Up to 2 pets, up to 75 lbs, no breed restrictions | $75 (1–4 nights) · $125 (5+) | Flexible studio suites | Best value |
Savings vs. on-property
Staying just outside the gates usually costs less for pet owners. Disney's dog-friendly resorts charge about $50 per night per room, so a five-night stay is roughly $250 in pet fees alone, dogs only, at one of just four resorts.
At Flamingo Crossings, the pet fee is a flat charge: $125 for a five-night stay at Home2 or Homewood, or $150 per stay at the Residence Inn. Both dogs and cats are welcome; there are no resort fees, and your pet gets a suite with a kitchen instead of a standard room.
For park days, Disney's Best Friends Pet Hotel and nearby sitters are both easy to reach.
Pet care on park days
Pets can't join you inside the parks, so plan ahead for the hours you're away:
Disney's Best Friends Pet Hotel
Offers boarding and daycare on Disney property for park days.
Local pet sitters and doggy daycares
Near Flamingo Crossings, sitters and daycares can watch your pet for the day.
Take turns
One adult enjoys a slow morning with the dog while the rest hit rope drop, then swap.
Most hotels ask that pets not be left alone in the room, or only when crated, so check each property's rule. Our concierge can share current nearby pet-care options with your booking.
Book your pet-friendly stay with Gilded Pass
You get the same room rate as booking direct, often a lower total once you sign up, and a team that knows these hotels' pet policies. Tell us about your pet, and we'll note it on the reservation and match you to the right suite.
Exclusive perks, priority room upgrades when available, early check-in and late checkout requests, and a welcome amenity
A real concierge to confirm the pet policy and suggest nearby pet care
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before check-in
No booking fees, best-rate guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
Pet-friendly suites, minutes from the magic.
Full kitchens and grassy relief areas, with exclusive perks and free cancellation up to 72 hours.