The three best pet-friendly hotels in Miami are Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, Kimpton EPIC Hotel, and Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach.
Miami’s strongest pet-friendly hotels publish clear official policies, reduce or remove fees, accept more than one pet, add useful amenities, or make daily walks easier. This guide separates genuinely pet-oriented hotels from properties that simply permit smaller pets for a fee. Hotel beach access never implies that pets are allowed on every Miami beach.
Quick comparison
| Place | Best for | Known for | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel | Fee-free South Beach stays with large or multiple pets | No pet fee and no size, weight, or breed restriction | Ranked #1 because it is the only hotel in the top three that combines a confirmed $0 pet fee and no size limit with a beachfront South Beach position. EPIC matches the flexible policy but has no beach access, while Palomar is not beachfront. |
| Kimpton EPIC Hotel | Large pets, multiple pets, and downtown Miami stays | No-fee, no-size-limit pet access downtown | Ranked #2 because it matches Surfcomber's $0 fee and no-size-limit policy and is the strongest downtown option, but it lacks Surfcomber's beachfront access. It ranks above Palomar because its downtown riverfront setting is more convenient for central Miami stays. |
| Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach | Flexible pet stays near Lincoln Road and neighborhood walks | All pets allowed with no weight limit or fee | Ranked #3 because it keeps Kimpton's $0 fee and no-size-limit policy while offering the best neighborhood walking of the top three, but it lacks Surfcomber's beachfront position and EPIC's downtown riverfront convenience. |
| Loews Miami Beach Hotel | Travelers wanting concrete pet amenities at a moderate fee | Two-pet allowance, bowls, treats, and welcome gifts | Ranked #4 because its two-pet allowance, $50 fee, and confirmed bowls and treats are stronger than The Betsy's booking-dependent terms and 1 Hotel's combined 50-pound cap, but its fee and 75-pound threshold keep it below the fee-free Kimptons. |
| The Betsy – South Beach | Dog-focused stays and direct bookers | Direct-booking fee waiver and larger-dog clearance | Ranked #5 because direct bookers can avoid the pet fee and larger dogs may be cleared, but it sits below Loews because the maximum number of pets is unpublished and third-party bookings incur $150. |
How we ranked these
Reviewed by the TopRatedPlaces.ai Editorial Team on July 18, 2026.
Top ranked places
#1 Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Kimpton’s central South Beach hotel on Collins Avenue. All pets accepted; no official numerical maximum, weight limit, or pet fee. Nearby: Miami Beachwalk and Collins Avenue. Beachfront guest access does not prove pets may use the sand. Parking is available; confirm rates.
- Best for: Fee-free South Beach stays with large or multiple pets
- Known for: No pet fee and no size, weight, or breed restriction
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #1 because it is the only hotel in the top three that combines a confirmed $0 pet fee and no size limit with a beachfront South Beach position. EPIC matches the flexible policy but has no beach access, while Palomar is not beachfront.
- Evidence signals: Official IHG property and amenities pages confirm operation and the fee-free, no-size-limit policy; Kimpton’s brand page corroborates the broad pet welcome.
Named sources: Kimpton Surfcomber official page checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 95 | Confidence high
#2 Kimpton EPIC Hotel
Kimpton’s downtown Miami hotel near the Miami River. All pets accepted; no official numerical maximum, size limit, or fee. Nearby: Miami River and Bayfront-area sidewalks. No direct beach access. Parking is available; confirm valet terms.
- Best for: Large pets, multiple pets, and downtown Miami stays
- Known for: No-fee, no-size-limit pet access downtown
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #2 because it matches Surfcomber’s $0 fee and no-size-limit policy and is the strongest downtown option, but it lacks Surfcomber’s beachfront access. It ranks above Palomar because its downtown riverfront setting is more convenient for central Miami stays.
- Evidence signals: Official IHG pages state that pets of any size, weight, or breed are welcome at no extra charge.
Named sources: Kimpton EPIC official page checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 94 | Confidence high
#3 Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach
Kimpton’s west South Beach hotel near Lincoln Road. All pets allowed; no official maximum, weight limit, or fee. Nearby: Lincoln Road and Sunset Harbour sidewalks. Not directly beachfront. Confirm parking terms.
- Best for: Flexible pet stays near Lincoln Road and neighborhood walks
- Known for: All pets allowed with no weight limit or fee
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #3 because it keeps Kimpton’s $0 fee and no-size-limit policy while offering the best neighborhood walking of the top three, but it lacks Surfcomber’s beachfront position and EPIC’s downtown riverfront convenience.
- Evidence signals: Official IHG pages state that all pets are allowed without a weight limit or extra charge.
Named sources: Kimpton Palomar official page checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 92 | Confidence high
#4 Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Oceanfront Loews resort in central South Beach. Two pets under 75 pounds; $50 per stay. Amenities: welcome gifts, bowls, and a treat. Nearby: Miami Beachwalk and Lummus Park area. Parking available; confirm rates.
- Best for: Travelers wanting concrete pet amenities at a moderate fee
- Known for: Two-pet allowance, bowls, treats, and welcome gifts
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #4 because its two-pet allowance, $50 fee, and confirmed bowls and treats are stronger than The Betsy’s booking-dependent terms and 1 Hotel’s combined 50-pound cap, but its fee and 75-pound threshold keep it below the fee-free Kimptons.
- Evidence signals: Official Loews pages document the two-pet maximum, fee, weight threshold, waiver, and amenities.
Named sources: Loews Miami Beach FAQs checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 90 | Confidence high
#5 The Betsy – South Beach
Boutique hotel on Ocean Drive. Dogs and cats allowed; no official maximum published. Dogs under 40 pounds accepted; larger dogs require advance clearance. No fee for direct bookings; $150 through third parties. Nearby: Ocean Drive and Lummus Park. Confirm valet.
- Best for: Dog-focused stays and direct bookers
- Known for: Direct-booking fee waiver and larger-dog clearance
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #5 because direct bookers can avoid the pet fee and larger dogs may be cleared, but it sits below Loews because the maximum number of pets is unpublished and third-party bookings incur $150.
- Evidence signals: Official FAQs, Dogs Welcome page, and room policy provide booking-channel-specific terms.
Named sources: The Betsy FAQs checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 88 | Confidence high
#6 1 Hotel South Beach
Oceanfront 1 Hotels resort in northern South Beach. One or two pets with a combined 50-pound limit. No routine fee stated; a $250 cleaning charge may apply. Amenities: arrival item, beds, and bowls. Official rules bar pets from lounging poolside or on the beach.
- Best for: One or two small pets with in-room amenities
- Known for: Beds, bowls, arrival amenity, and clear restricted-area rules
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #6 because it offers stronger confirmed amenities than every hotel below it, but the combined 50-pound limit and explicit beach and pool restrictions make it less flexible than The Betsy, Loews, and the three Kimptons.
- Evidence signals: Official pages document the combined limit, amenities, conditional cleaning charge, and restricted areas.
Named sources: 1 Hotel South Beach FAQs checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 86 | Confidence high
#7 Royal Palm South Beach Miami
Tribute Portfolio oceanfront resort in central South Beach. One pet up to 40 pounds; $85 nonrefundable fee. No dedicated pet amenities confirmed. Nearby: Miami Beachwalk, Ocean Drive, and Lummus Park area. Parking available; confirm terms.
- Best for: One small-to-medium pet and a lower luxury-hotel fee
- Known for: One pet up to 40 pounds with an $85 fee
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #7 because its $85 fee is $165 lower than W South Beach’s $250 and $65 lower than Marriott Stanton’s $150, while its 40-pound cap is 10 pounds more generous than Stanton’s. It remains below 1 Hotel because no pet amenities were confirmed.
- Evidence signals: The official Marriott page states the one-pet limit, 40-pound cap, and $85 fee.
Named sources: Royal Palm official Marriott page checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 79 | Confidence high
#8 W South Beach
W-branded oceanfront luxury hotel on Collins Avenue in northern South Beach. Two pets up to 40 pounds each; $250 nonrefundable fee. No pet amenities confirmed. Nearby: Miami Beachwalk and Collins Park. Parking available; confirm charges.
- Best for: Luxury oceanfront stays with two smaller pets
- Known for: Two pets up to 40 pounds each with a high fee
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #8 because it allows two pets and has a premium location, but its $250 fee is the highest fixed charge in the ranking, placing it below Royal Palm despite allowing one extra pet.
- Evidence signals: The official Marriott page provides the pet count, weight cap, and fee.
Named sources: W South Beach official Marriott page checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 76 | Confidence high
#9 Marriott Stanton South Beach
Marriott oceanfront hotel in the South of Fifth district. Two pets up to 30 pounds each; $150 nonrefundable fee. No amenities confirmed. Nearby: South Pointe Park-area paths and Miami Beachwalk. Parking available; verify rates.
- Best for: South of Fifth stays with one or two small pets
- Known for: Two pets up to 30 pounds each near South Pointe Park
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #9 because its two-pet allowance is better than W Miami’s one-pet maximum and it offers hotel parking that W Miami lacks, but its 30-pound cap is 10 pounds tighter than Royal Palm’s and its $150 fee is $65 higher than Royal Palm’s $85.
- Evidence signals: The official Marriott page confirms the two-pet, 30-pound, $150 policy.
Named sources: Marriott Stanton official page checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 74 | Confidence high
#10 W Miami
W-branded luxury hotel in Brickell. One pet up to 25 pounds; $100 nonrefundable fee. No amenities confirmed. Nearby: Brickell waterfront and Miami River sidewalks. No beach access. Official page states no on-site parking.
- Best for: Brickell stays with one small pet
- Known for: One pet up to 25 pounds and no on-site parking
- Why it ranks here: Ranked #10 because it combines the smallest weight cap, one-pet maximum, $100 fee, no confirmed amenities, no beach access, and no on-site parking, making it less convenient than every other verified hotel.
- Evidence signals: The official Marriott page states the pet limit, weight cap, fee, and no on-site parking.
Named sources: W Miami official Marriott page checked 2026-07-18
Editorial score: Score 70 | Confidence high
Evidence ledger
| Place | Source | Type | Supports | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel | Kimpton Surfcomber official page | official | Operation and pet policy | 2026-07-18 |
| Kimpton EPIC Hotel | Kimpton EPIC official page | official | Operation, no fee, and no size limit | 2026-07-18 |
| Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach | Kimpton Palomar official page | official | All pets, no weight limit, and no fee | 2026-07-18 |
| Loews Miami Beach Hotel | Loews Miami Beach FAQs | official | Two pets, $50 fee, and amenities | 2026-07-18 |
| The Betsy – South Beach | The Betsy FAQs | official | Pet types and fee conditions | 2026-07-18 |
| 1 Hotel South Beach | 1 Hotel South Beach FAQs | official | Count, combined weight, and cleaning condition | 2026-07-18 |
| Royal Palm South Beach Miami | Royal Palm official Marriott page | official | Count, weight cap, and fee | 2026-07-18 |
| W South Beach | W South Beach official Marriott page | official | Two pets, 40 pounds each, and $250 fee | 2026-07-18 |
| Marriott Stanton South Beach | Marriott Stanton official page | official | Two pets, 30-pound cap, and $150 fee | 2026-07-18 |
| W Miami | W Miami official Marriott page | official | One pet, 25 pounds, $100 fee, and no on-site parking | 2026-07-18 |
Final verdict
Choose Kimpton Surfcomber for the best fee-free South Beach stay, Kimpton EPIC for large or multiple pets downtown, and Kimpton Palomar for flexible access near Lincoln Road. Loews is best for confirmed pet amenities at a moderate fee. The Betsy and 1 Hotel are pet-aware but require closer attention to booking channel, weight limits, or restricted areas. Lower-ranked hotels work mainly when location outweighs policy flexibility.
FAQs
Which Miami hotel is best for a large dog?
Kimpton Surfcomber, Kimpton EPIC, and Kimpton Palomar are strongest because their official policies do not impose a size or weight limit. The Betsy may accept dogs over 40 pounds with advance clearance.
Which Miami hotels do not charge a pet fee?
The reviewed official pages show no extra fee at the three Kimpton properties. The Betsy waives its fee for direct bookings, while 1 Hotel does not state a routine fee but may apply a cleaning charge when necessary.
Do pet-friendly Miami hotels allow dogs on the beach?
Hotel beach access does not automatically mean dogs are permitted on the sand. 1 Hotel explicitly bars pets from lounging on the beach, and travelers should check current municipal and property rules.
Which Miami hotels allow two pets?
Loews, W South Beach, and Marriott Stanton allow two pets. 1 Hotel allows one or two within a combined 50-pound limit. The reviewed Kimpton pages did not state a numerical maximum.
Should I notify the hotel before arriving with a pet?
Yes, especially for larger dogs at The Betsy, non-dog animals, multiple pets, and stays where room-type or restricted-area rules may apply. Reconfirm because policies can change.
Full methodology
We confirmed current operation through official hotel or brand websites, then compared permitted pet types, maximum number, weight limits, mandatory fees or deposits, advance-notice requirements, restricted areas, pet amenities, nearby walking routes, guest beach access, and parking where officially stated. Third-party booking filters were not accepted as proof. Unverified details were omitted.
Reviewed by the TopRatedPlaces.ai Editorial Team on July 18, 2026. Trust block: every hotel was checked against a live official source; no rating, review count, award, fee, amenity, or policy was inferred. Reconfirm before booking because policies can change. Related guides: Best Hotels in Miami; Best Beach Hotels in Miami; Best Hotels in South Beach.