Charleston, United States
Dog Friendly Hotels in Charleston
Where To Stay, Walk, Eat And Drink With Your Dog In Charleston
Charleston is a historic port city on the South Carolina coast, with an old centre of narrow streets, pastel houses, church spires and live oaks hung with moss. The Battery and the waterfront look out over the harbour, and the beaches and marshes of the Lowcountry lie just across the bridges. It is one of the best food cities in the American South and one of the most walkable, which suits a dog very well. Spring and autumn are the seasons to come.
Where to stay
The Best Dog Friendly Hotels In Charleston
Every hotel here has been inspected and ranked against the Dog Friendly Standard. No pay to play, no vague pet friendly badge, just the ones that earned their place, best first.
Where to walk
Dog Friendly Parks, Trails and Walks in Charleston
Parks, trails and walks from our own verified data, each checked to sit close to the hotels above. Tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
Hampton Park
Walking route, Charleston. Bring the lead and give the dog a good stretch in the Charleston air.
West Ashley Greenway
Walking route, out in Charleston, with room for a proper dog walk and a welcome for well-behaved dogs.
Patriots Point Loop
Walking route, Charleston, and a favourite with Charleston dog owners for an hour out on four legs.
James Island County Park Dog Park
An off-lead park with a lake for swimming, a dog beach, four acres of grass and a fenced area for small dogs; a small entry fee
The Battery
A lovely walk along the seawall and White Point Garden when it is not too hot or crowded; leads are strictly enforced
Waterfront Park
Twelve acres along the harbour on a lead, with the fenced run at Hazel Parker Playground nearby
Where to eat and drink
Dog Friendly Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Charleston
Not just tolerated under the table, genuinely welcome: a water bowl, a spot by the fire, and no eyebrow raised when you walk in with a dog.
Baked
Cafe in E Bay St where dogs are welcome as standard, an easy stop for a coffee while you explore Charleston.
East Bay Meeting House
Restaurant in E Bay St where dogs are welcome as standard, an easy stop for a meal while you explore Charleston.
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant
Restaurant in E Bay St, and reliably dog friendly, a go-to in Charleston when you have the dog with you.
Carmella's
One of Charleston's dependable dog friendly restaurants, in E Bay St and glad to see a dog through the door.
The Kingstide
A River Landing Dr restaurant that keeps a proper welcome for dogs, worth a stop for a meal in Charleston.
Ristorante Lidi
Restaurant in Island Park Dr, and reliably dog friendly, a go-to in Charleston when you have the dog with you.
The Gin Joint
An East Bay Street bar that genuinely welcomes dogs, an easy spot for a drink with the dog alongside.
Tommy Condon's
A dog friendly pub in Church Street where the dog is part of the plan, not left outside during a drink.
Church and Union
Restaurant in Market Street, and reliably dog friendly, a go-to in Charleston when you have the dog with you.
Dog Friendly Everything
Free, 24/7, In Any Language
Get instant access to the world’s largest canine travel database: millions of dog friendly bars, restaurants, hotels, trails and parks in 50+ countries, plus border crossing advice and access to 24‑hour emergency vets in case you need one.
The full Charleston dog friendly city guide from the Roch Society goes deeper, with the best day trips, dog friendly services and the local rules worth knowing before you go.
Read the full Charleston guide →More dog friendly cities: Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami Beach, Rio de Janeiro.
Dog Friendly Charleston · Good To Know
Which hotels in Charleston are dog friendly?
Every hotel on this page has been inspected and ranked against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. Ranked highest are The Charleston Place (A), Mills House Charleston (B), The Vendue (D). Each has its own review page with its rank, its pet fee and its rules for dogs.
Do dog friendly hotels in Charleston charge a pet fee?
Most do. For example, Mills House Charleston charges $200 per dog; The Vendue charges $120 one-time pet fee. Some let dogs stay free, listed in the next answer. Fees change, so confirm the current charge when you book.
Which hotels in Charleston let dogs stay free?
The Charleston Place lets dogs stay free of charge, as far as the hotel has told us.
How many dogs can I bring to a hotel in Charleston?
The Charleston Place and The Vendue allow two or more dogs per room. For the others, ask when you book.
Are there weight limits at dog friendly hotels in Charleston?
Some do: Mills House Charleston up to 40 lb; The Vendue up to 50 lb. The Charleston Place told us of no weight limit, so a bigger dog is welcome there.
What do dog friendly hotels in Charleston provide for a dog?
The Charleston Place and Mills House Charleston provide a dog bed. The Charleston Place, Mills House Charleston and The Vendue set out food and water bowls. The Charleston Place, Mills House Charleston and The Vendue hand out free treats. The details are on each hotel's review page, with what the hotel told us about leaving a dog alone in the room.