Pet policies change often, and old travel pages can become expensive mistakes. AIR focuses on policies we can verify from current hotel sources and avoids calling a property “pet friendly” without explaining the fee, limits and practical tradeoffs.
Do not choose a hotel on pet fee alone. For a resort trip, compare Ritz and Omni policies against the experience you actually want. For a simpler beach-area stay, Residence Inn and Hampton both publish current pet policies. Most importantly, Nassau County currently requires dogs to remain leashed on county beaches at all times—Peters Point is not a 24/7 off-leash dog beach.
Current policy allows up to two dogs, maximum 50 pounds each, with a published non-refundable pet fee per stay.
Why it fits: Travelers who want a luxury resort and are willing to pay a higher pet fee.
Watch for: Confirm the fee in the booking flow; valet-only parking adds another trip cost.
Current policy allows one dog under 50 pounds in designated first-floor Sunrise Wing rooms, with a published non-refundable cleaning fee.
Why it fits: Pet owners who still want a large resort campus and recreation.
Watch for: Pet-room inventory is restricted, so the dog-friendly room type matters.
Marriott currently lists pets welcome, up to two pets, 50-pound maximum, with a per-stay fee.
Why it fits: Longer stays where a full kitchen and extra space make traveling with a pet easier.
Watch for: Marriott currently publishes a parking charge in addition to the pet fee.
Hilton currently lists pet-friendly rooms for dogs or cats, up to two pets and a 75-pound maximum.
Why it fits: A straightforward hotel near the beach with free breakfast and free parking.
Watch for: Hilton’s fee changes for longer stays; verify the current total before booking.
| Need | AIR recommendation | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury resort | Ritz-Carlton | Luxury amenities, but a high pet fee and valet-only parking. |
| Large resort | Omni Amelia Island Resort | Strong resort amenities, but pet eligibility is limited to designated rooms. |
| Longer stay | Residence Inn Amelia Island | Full kitchen plus suite layouts can make pet travel much easier. |
| Simple beach base | Hampton Inn Amelia Island at Fernandina Beach | Free breakfast/parking and a clearly published current pet policy. |
| Beach rules | Leash required | Nassau County says dogs are permitted on county beaches but must remain under leash at all times. |
Hotels often limit pets to specific room types or floors. Select a pet-eligible room and disclose the pet during booking.
Some hotels charge per stay, others vary by length of stay. Compare the entire trip cost rather than the nightly room rate.
Nassau County Ordinance 2025-37 requires dogs on unincorporated county beaches to be leashed at all times and owners to remove waste.
This table comes from AIR's shared hotel data layer so parking, resort charges, stay style and traveler-fit guidance remain consistent across our hotel pages. Policies change; use the verification date and confirm the final booking total.
| Property | Area / beach | Best for | Family / romance | Parking | Resort charge | Stay style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island AIR Verified · checked Aug. 2026 Ritz-Carlton official property page ↗ |
South island Oceanfront |
Luxury · Couples · Spa · Dining · Special occasions | Family: Good Romance: Excellent |
Valet only; official page variants currently conflict at $40 vs. $50 daily | Verify final booking total | Rooms & suites; no standard kitchen positioning |
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Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa AIR Verified · checked Aug. 2026 Omni official resort policies ↗ |
South island Oceanfront |
Families · Golf · Pools · Recreation · Multigenerational trips | Family: Excellent Romance: Very good |
$25 self / $40 valet published | $50 + tax daily resort service charge published | Hotel rooms & suites; resort-campus stay |
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Residence Inn Amelia Island AIR Verified · checked Aug. 2026 Marriott official property page ↗ |
Beach area Near beach |
Families · Longer stays · Kitchens · Breakfast | Family: Excellent Romance: Fair |
$10 daily self-parking published | No resort charge identified on current official overview; verify final total | All-suite property with in-room kitchens |
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Hampton Inn & Suites Historic Harbor Front AIR Verified · checked Aug. 2026 Hilton official property page ↗ |
Historic downtown Drive to beach |
Downtown · Walkability · Harbor · Breakfast | Family: Very good Romance: Good |
Complimentary on-site self-parking published | No resort charge identified on current official page; verify final total | Rooms & suites; some suite layouts |
AIR Verified means the displayed facts were checked against current primary or official sources on the stated date. AIR Researched is used when the underlying data is useful but not yet strong enough for the stricter Verified label. What the labels mean →
