Have upcoming travel plans, or perhaps you have out-of-town guests heading into town for a visit? Make sure your furry BFF feels right at home when jet setting around the South. More than ever before, Southern resorts and hotels alike are offering dog-friendly accommodations, and they’re not stopping at simply allowing Fido into your room. Instead of merely tolerating pets, these “homes away from home” are going above and beyond to make your pup feel as welcome as you do.
From beds of their own to personalized dog-friendly baked goods, these hotels are pampering pooches so much it will be hard to convince your pup to leave. Pack your bags and grab the leash — here are some of the South’s most dog-friendly accommodations!
Destination: Adairsville, Georgia
Resort: Barnsley Resort
Barnsley Resort in northwest Georgia has the right attitude when it comes to pets: dogs deserve luxury vacations, too. And we’re confident your pup will love Barnsley Resort as much as you do. Situated on 3,000 acres, the resort features more than 10 miles of hiking trails ideal for active canines and their human companions. Beyond providing pet beds, treats, bottled water (!!!) and food and water bowls, the resort also provides pet-sitting services with advance notice. For those travelers who book through the resort’s Pampered Pets for Paws package, Barnsley will donate the usual pet fee to nearby PAWS Atlanta, an area pet rescue.
The policy at Barnsley Resort is simple: Dogs deserve luxury vacations too. Image: Barnsley Resort
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Destination: Walland, Tennessee
Resort: Blackberry Farm
A stay at world-renowned Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee, is considered by many seasoned travelers to be the peak of luxury accommodations. Surrounded by rustic splendor, guests enjoy perks like all-inclusive dining experiences complete with a boxed lunch that will bring a new meaning to the phrase “doggy bag.” Dogs, of course, are treated well here, too. They are welcome throughout the Relais & Chateau property as long as they are on a leash. With wooded trails, streams, ponds, gardens and more to explore, your pup is sure to be thrilled with this little slice of Smoky Mountain foothills heaven.
With trails, woods and green spaces aplenty, Blackberry Farm is a dog’s paradise. Image: Blackberry Farm
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Destination: Bluffton, South Carolina
Resort: Montage Palmetto Bluff
Montage resorts are known for their premier pet policies, and the Montage Palmetto Bluff is no different. The resort not only welcomes your dog but has several of its own Labradors, most named after local rivers. Beyond having a bevy of additional furry friends, Montage Palmetto Bluff also provides over-the-top fodder for Fido. Meals such as Angus beef and pasta are among Chef’s pup-friendly specialties. If your dog would prefer to join you at dinner, head to the patio at Buffalo’s, a casual spot where pets are welcome.
If you want to bring your furry companion to lunch, pets are welcome at Buffalo’s, a patio-dining destination at Montage Palmetto Bluff. Image: Montage Palmetto Bluff
Destination: Sylacauga, Alabama
Resort: Pursell Farms
Imagine this: Snoozing in a golf course cabin just off the 11th hole with man’s best friend snoring beside you. At Pursell Farms, the accommodations of your dreams (and your dog’s) become reality. The resort features an award-winning golf course, walking trails, biking, a relaxing spa and a variety of other activities. Your pup, by your side throughout many of these moments, will be right at home among the expansive grounds and will be thankful for the resort’s complimentary food and water after a long day of exploration.
Wake up on Farm Links’ 11th hole beside your furry friend. Image: Pursell Farms
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Destination: Lake Oconee, Georgia
Resort: Ritz-Carlton Reynolds
Anywhere that has a VIP (very important pet) policy receives four paws way up. Guest pups at Ritz-Carlton Reynolds can expect a surprise welcome amenity upon arrival, ample green space to leash roam, and plenty of attention from staff and guests alike. This property sits on Lake Oconee, a 19,000-acre lake just 75 miles outside of Atlanta. If your dog loves the water, this is the vacation spot for you. Plan to rent a boat from one of the area marinas and enjoy a day on the lake with the entire family — furry members included.
If your dog loves water, rent a boat and let him go for a swim in Lake Oconee. Image: Ritz-Carlton Reynolds
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Destination: Asheville, North Carolina
Resort: Aloft Asheville Downtown
If you’re heading to the mountains of North Carolina, you can bring your dog along for free when you book a stay at Aloft Asheville Downtown. In addition to pet-friendly accommodations, guests can look forward to weekly dog-friendly events, a pet adoption program and more.
Stay at Aloft Asheville Downtown on your next mountain getaway, and you may just bring a new family member home with you. Image: Aloft Asheville Downtown
Destination: Nashville, Tennessee
If you and your pooch are in the market for a staycation or you have friends with fur babies looking to visit Music City, Nashville is home to several dog-friendly hotels. Here are a few to have on your radar.
Resort: 21c Museum Hotel
The art-centric hotel 21c Museum Hotel is more than just a beautiful accommodation in a historic downtown Nashville building. There’s also an animal-friendly component. While they don’t have an on-site dog park, per se, canines up to 50 lbs are welcome at this boutique hotel and get their exercise at any of the downtown greenspaces. When you call to book a room, be sure to ask for a dog-friendly room.
Penguins aren’t the only animals welcome at 21c Museum Hotel. Image: Tausha Dickinson
Resort: Hotel Preston
Located minutes from downtown Nashville, Hotel Preston recently enjoyed a complete overhaul of both property features and guest amenities — the latter of which includes a dogs-are-welcome policy. The hotel’s 1,250-square-foot Fetch dog park offers ample space for your pup to get the wiggles out while you watch, and in-room features include a pet bed, food and water bowls, and a welcome toy or treat.
Just in case … all dogs staying at Hotel Preston receive a temporary ID tag. Image: Hotel Preston
Resort: The Hermitage Hotel
This historic Hermitage Hotel proudly declares itself “pet-friendly” and offers a bevy of dog-focused amenities to make everyone feel at home during their stay. Their Pampered Paws Program includes a pet welcome letter at check-in (you may have to read it to your pooch, but still …) as well as nightly pet turn-down service with mat, treats, spring water and rolled towels. When the late-night munchies hit, dial up for some special in-room dining for your dog, or after a long day exploring downtown, line up the on-call pet masseuse to pamper your pup. (Yes, seriously!)
That FACE! On the signature green carpet! SO CUTE! Image: The Hermitage Hotel
Resort: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
If you’re a pet lover and are not familiar with Loews’ incredible pet policy, lean in. Once you book a pet-friendly room, you’re all set for a pet experience like no other. “Loews Loves Pets” provides top-notch service for your pooch. In fact, Loews Nashville isn’t just a pet-friendly property, it’s a pet-first property. Perks include dog-walking maps, pet placemats, collars and leashes, rawhide bones, beds and more. Even better? Cat devotees, we didn’t forget about you. Cats are also welcome at Loews. They’ll even provide catnip, litter boxes, litter and scratch poles.
Loews loves pets, and it shows. Their above-and-beyond offerings include dog-walking maps, collars, leashes and rawhide bones. Image: Loews Hotel
Safe travels to your ENTIRE family — dogs included!
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