Places to Stay

Hotels, inns, and rentals that welcome dogs, with fees and weight limits read from each place's own site.

20 placesEvery place checked Oct 2026

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An entire home in Mount Pleasant with a fenced backyard, a fire pit, and bikes, beach chairs, and towels for beach days.

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Dogs: Pet friendly with notice and approval from the host. Pet fee: See the listing.

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Big dogs welcome

Weight limits of 75 lbs or more, or none at all, from each hotel's own policy.

All sizesThe Charleston PlaceDowntown Up to 100 lbsHotel EmelineDowntown Up to 75 lbsHampton Inn Historic DistrictDowntown Up to 75 lbsHomewood Suites Historic DistrictDowntown Up to 75 lbsEmbassy Suites Historic DistrictDowntown

Places to stay by area

Downtown 16

Hotel · Downtown

The Charleston Place

Treats, beds, bowls on request · Pet sitters via concierge

Dogs: All sizes

Good to know: never left alone in the hotel; no pets in dining or on the 8th floor.

Hotel · Downtown

Hotel Emeline

Pawsome Package: treat, bowl, bed

Dogs: Up to 2 · 100 lbs each · $200 per stay (cleaning)

Good to know: no cats.

Hotel · Downtown

Hotel Operis (formerly Grand Bohemian)

Dogs: Up to 2 · 25 lbs per pet · $150 per stay (non-refundable)

Hotel · Downtown

Wentworth Mansion

A Dog's World package (2 nights, 1 dog)

Dogs: $40 per day

Good to know: limited dog rooms; book by phone with the concierge.

Hotel · Downtown

John Rutledge House Inn

Dogs: $40 per day

Good to know: dogs only in select Carriage House rooms; book by phone.

Hotel · Downtown

Kings Courtyard Inn

Dogs: $40 per day

Good to know: limited dog rooms; book by phone.

Hotel · Downtown

The Vendue

Bowls, mat, welcome treat · Dog park nearby at Waterfront Park

Dogs: One-time fee per stay (amount not published)

Good to know: dogs only.

Hotel · Downtown

The Ansonborough

Optional $75 Paws & Relax package

Dogs: Up to 2 · Under 50 lbs each · $120 per dog per stay

Good to know: select rooms; extra charges for damage or deep cleaning.

Hotel · Downtown

The Ryder Hotel

Bed, bowls, treats included · Dogs welcome in The Backyard

Dogs: Up to 2 · 40 lbs each · $150 per stay

Good to know: crate if left alone; no cats.

Hotel · Downtown

Hotel Bennett

Outdoor dining OK

Dogs: Up to 2 · 25 lbs each · $200 per stay

Good to know: crated dogs may be left alone; no dogs in public spaces, rooftop, or spa; beds and bowls cost extra.

Hotel · Downtown

The Palmetto Hotel

Pamper Your Pooch package

Dogs: Up to 2 · 40 lbs each · $150 pet fee (per stay not stated)

Hotel · Downtown

Francis Marion Hotel

Dogs: Up to 1 · No max stated each · $50 per night (30 lbs and under) or $100 per night (31 lbs and up)

Good to know: 1 dog only; floor restrictions; never left alone; dogs only.

Hotel · Downtown

Hampton Inn Historic District

Dogs: Up to 2 · 75 lbs each · $75 for 1-4 nights

Hotel · Downtown

Homewood Suites Historic District

Dogs: Up to 2 · 75 lbs each · $75 for 1-4 nights; $125 for 5+

Hotel · Downtown

Embassy Suites Historic District

Dogs: Up to 2 · 75 lbs each · $75 for 1-4 nights; $125 for 5+

Hotel · Downtown

Moxy Charleston Downtown

Dogs: Up to 1 · 35 lbs each · $75 per stay

Good to know: 1 dog only.

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Mount Pleasant 2

Hotel · Mount Pleasant

The Cottages on Charleston Harbor

Dogs: Up to 1 · 35 lbs each · $125 per 3-night stay

Good to know: 1 dog per cottage; some aggressive breeds excluded.

Hotel · Mount Pleasant

Hyatt House Charleston / Mount Pleasant

Dogs: Up to 2 · 50 lbs each, 75 combined · $100 for 1-6 nights; $200 for 7+

Good to know: dogs only, housebroken; 30+ nights: ask.

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Folly Beach 1

Hotel · Folly Beach

Tides Folly Beach

Paw Package: bowl, mat, toy, bone

Dogs: $100 per stay

Good to know: designated dog rooms.

Kiawah Island 1

Hotel · Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island Golf Resort (designated villas only)

Dogs: Extra fees (amount not published)

Good to know: only designated Resort and Deluxe villas; no dogs at The Sanctuary, homes, or most villas.

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These hotels do not take dogs

The Dewberry: Pets are not permitted
French Quarter Inn: No pets on the property
The Loutrel: Pets are strictly prohibited
The Pinch: Pet-free hotel; $250+ fee if a pet stays
Wild Dunes Resort: No pets anywhere on resort grounds; $400+ per pet if breached
Zero George: Predominantly pet-free; dogs only in 1- and 3-bedroom residences for stays over 10 days (fee not published)
The Sanctuary at Kiawah: No pets

Questions people ask

Which hotels take big dogs?

These list 75 lbs or more, or no limit: The Charleston Place, Hotel Emeline, Hampton Inn Historic District, Homewood Suites Historic District and Embassy Suites Historic District.

Do hotels charge a pet fee?

Almost always. 19 of the 20 places here list a fee, usually per stay. Each card shows the fee from the hotel's own policy.

Which hotels don't allow dogs?

The Dewberry, French Quarter Inn, The Loutrel, The Pinch, Wild Dunes Resort, Zero George and The Sanctuary at Kiawah.