The Colony Hotel
Palm Beach, United States of America · 4 Star Hotel
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Dog WalkingThe Colony Hotel Dog Friendly Review
The Colony Hotel holds a respectable B Roch Rank, and for a dog owner weighing up Palm Beach options, that rating reflects a genuinely welcoming approach rather than a token gesture. You and your dog will find yourselves able to settle into the bar, the terrace and patio, and the lounge without any raised eyebrows, which is a rare spread of access for a hotel of this character. There is a dedicated dog space too, giving you somewhere specific to decamp with your dog rather than hovering awkwardly in shared areas. With green spaces and parks nearby, you have somewhere proper to walk off the journey, and the hotel backs that up with guidance on walking routes so you are not left guessing where to go. It is a stay that clearly thinks about the dog as a guest in its own right, not an afterthought squeezed into the small print.
Day to day, the practicalities are handled with some care. Your room comes with a proper dog bed and real food and water bowls rather than makeshift substitutes, and free treats are provided, small touches that make the stay feel considered. There is a dog-walking service on offer if you need a hand fitting exercise around your own plans, and the hotel is upfront about its pet policy before you book, so there are no surprises at check-in. Most rooms are dog friendly, which keeps your choices open, and there is no damage deposit to factor into your budget. The fee itself is $150 per dog if you are staying in the main hotel, rising to $200 per dog for the Villa or Bungalow, and against the bed, bowls, treats and walking help on offer, that fee buys a reasonable amount rather than being pure profit for the hotel.
Set against all this, there are two restrictions worth knowing before you commit. A weight limit of 25 lbs applies, so larger dogs are simply not going to be able to join you here, and only two dogs are permitted per room, which rules out larger packs. Your dog also cannot be left alone in the room, so any plans that involve slipping out without them will need rethinking, though the walking service and dedicated dog space at least give you somewhere to occupy time together rather than being confined indoors. There is no restaurant access, no garden, no wash area, no dog food for sale, no sitting service, no poop bags provided, no grooming, no toys, and no dedicated staff training for canine guests, so this is a stay built on comfort and access rather than a full slate of dog services. This suits an owner with a small, sociable dog who wants a characterful base with genuine indoor access and nearby walking country, but owners of larger dogs, or those needing to leave a dog unattended, should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 27/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 16 September 2026.
The Colony Hotel With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is The Colony Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. The Colony Hotel meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank B rating. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, so getting a room for you and your dog is rarely a problem.
Is there a pet fee at The Colony Hotel?
Yes. The Colony Hotel charges a pet fee of $150 per dog for the main hotel guest ; $200 per dog for the Villa or Bungalow guest. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at The Colony Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at The Colony Hotel, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at The Colony Hotel?
Yes. Dogs up to 25 lb are welcome at The Colony Hotel. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Where are dogs allowed in The Colony Hotel?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Colony Hotel, including the bar, terrace and lounge. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at The Colony Hotel?
The Colony Hotel provides a dog bed, food and water bowls, free treats and a dog walking service for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is The Colony Hotel pet-friendly?
The Colony Hotel welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank B rating.
Are pets allowed at The Colony Hotel?
Yes. The Colony Hotel allows dogs to stay. Dogs up to 25 lb are accepted. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does The Colony Hotel hold?
The Colony Hotel holds a Rank B rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It meets all six minimum requirements of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at The Colony Hotel?
The pet policy at The Colony Hotel covers the essentials: a pet fee applies, up to 2 dogs per room, a weight limit of 25 lb and dogs welcome in the bar, terrace and lounge. The fee is $150 per dog for the main hotel guest ; $200 per dog for the Villa or Bungalow guest. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.