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Pet-Friendly Hotels: Fort Myers, FL

Residence Inn, La Quinta and Hyatt Coconut Point - with real weight limits and fees, and how stay length flips the winner.

Updated September 7, 2026 3 min read By
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Fort Myers has pet-friendly hotels across the mainland, Fort Myers Beach gateway, airport corridor, Bonita Springs and nearby islands.

The best choice depends on what kind of Southwest Florida trip you’re planning.

For pet travelers, the most useful questions are:

  • How close is the hotel to legal dog beach access?
  • What is the pet fee?
  • Is there a weight limit?
  • Are cats allowed?
  • Can the pet stay alone?
  • Is there grass or a practical walking area?

Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel

Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel is one of the more useful pet-friendly options for travelers who want access to Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel.

Current Visit Fort Myers lodging information lists:

  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • 50-pound pet weight limit
  • $100 pet fee
  • Full kitchens
  • One- and two-bedroom units
  • Suites

The property is on Summerlin Road, making it convenient for trips toward:

  • Sanibel
  • Fort Myers Beach
  • Bunche Beach
  • Southwest Fort Myers

Best For

  • Longer stays
  • Dog or cat travelers
  • Travelers who want a kitchen
  • Fort Myers Beach / Sanibel access

Current listing: visitfortmyers.com

La Quinta by Wyndham Fort Myers Beach / Sanibel Gateway

This La Quinta is another current pet-friendly gateway option.

Visit Fort Myers currently lists:

  • Dogs only
  • Up to 75 pounds total
  • Up to two pets
  • $25 nonrefundable pet fee per night

The property is also on Summerlin Road, convenient to both Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel.

Best For

Travelers who want a simpler hotel near the island-and-beach corridor.

Current listing: visitfortmyers.com

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs is currently promoted by Visit Fort Myers as both family-friendly and pet-friendly.

The resort has:

  • Large pool complex
  • Lazy river
  • Resort restaurants
  • Estero Bay setting

Its location also puts you closer to Bonita Beach Dog Park than many Fort Myers hotels.

Best For

A resort-focused trip with easy access toward Bonita’s off-leash dog beach.

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

Tween Waters on Captiva is another current dog-friendly resort option highlighted by Visit Fort Myers.

The property offers cottage-style accommodations on Captiva Island.

That can work well for travelers who want:

  • Island setting
  • More residential-style space
  • Dog-friendly resort experience

Always confirm current pet fee, room type and weight rules directly before booking.

Mainland Fort Myers Hotels

Mainland Fort Myers can be the best choice for:

  • Airport access
  • Business
  • Downtown
  • I-75
  • Spring training
  • Lower rates

But if the dog beach is the main attraction, a hotel farther south or west may save substantial driving.

Fort Myers Beach Gateway Hotels

Properties along Summerlin Road are strategically useful.

They put you between:

  • Fort Myers proper
  • Fort Myers Beach
  • Sanibel
  • Bunche Beach

For many dog travelers, this location is more practical than staying in downtown Fort Myers.

Bonita Springs Hotels

Bonita Springs is the best area if your trip revolves around:

Bonita Beach Dog Park.

You are also closer to:

  • Naples
  • Estero
  • Lovers Key area

Pet Fees Matter

Compare the complete stay.

Example:

Hotel A: $160/night + $100 per stay pet fee Hotel B: $145/night + $25/night pet fee

For four nights:

Hotel A = $740 before taxes Hotel B = $680 before taxes

For seven nights:

Hotel A = $1,220 Hotel B = $1,190

Length of stay changes which policy is better.

Ask About Cats

Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel currently accepts dogs and cats.

Other pet-friendly hotels may accept dogs only.

Ask About Weight Limits

Current examples show how much policies vary:

  • Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel: 50-pound limit
  • La Quinta Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway: 75 pounds total

Never rely on the generic word pet-friendly.

Ask Whether Pets Can Stay Alone

This matters if you plan:

  • Boat excursion
  • Nature attraction
  • Long restaurant meal
  • Beach day where pets are prohibited

Ask whether:

  • Crate required
  • Time limit applies
  • Unattended pets prohibited

Best Fort Myers Hotel Area by Trip Type

Best Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel access: Summerlin Road gateway Best dog-beach access: Bonita Springs Best airport/business trip: Mainland Fort Myers Best longer stay with kitchen: Residence Inn Fort Myers Sanibel Best resort trip: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Best island resort: Captiva / Tween Waters

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Fort Myers is a regional destination.

Choose the hotel based on where you’ll actually spend the day, not simply which property says it accepts dogs.

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