Best Pet-Friendly Hotels with Free Parking in San Francisco
5 hand-picked hotels, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: April 2026
Our Top Pick
Ocean Park Motel
Art-deco motel with a garden hot tub, a playground & simple rooms, some of which have kitchens.
Essential Picks
9.2
A 6-minute walk from the San Francisco Zoo, this 1936 art-deco motel is 2 blocks from the sand dunes of Ocean Beach in the city’s laid-back southwest corner. It’s also…
Top Amenities:
Pet Friendly, Free Parking
What Makes It Special: Art-deco motel with a garden hot tub, a playground & simple rooms, some of which have kitchens.
Notable Picks
A 16-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of lively Pier 39, this upscale all-suite hotel with views of San Francisco Bay is also 4.2 miles from the Golden Gate…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Pet Friendly, Free Parking
What Makes It Special: High-end suites in a polished property offering complimentary breakfast, car service & happy hours.
#3
Marina Motel
8.7
Run by the same family since the 1930s, this quaint Mission-style motel is a block from the fashionable shops of the Marina District, 5 minutes on foot from the sprawling…
Top Amenities:
Pet Friendly, Free Parking, Airport Shuttle
What Makes It Special: Family-run motel offering bright rooms & suites, plus free parking, a courtyard garden & a dog run.
Vibes:
Peace & Quiet Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Pet Friendly Paradise
Business Travel Pro
A block from the Lombard Gate entrance to the Presidio of San Francisco National Historic Landmark District, this casual hotel is also 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge and…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Breakfast, Pet Friendly, Free Parking
What Makes It Special: Down-to-earth lodging with a business center, plus free Wi-Fi, parking & continental breakfast.
8.2
Set in a commercial area along Route 101, and a 7-minute walk from the upscale Marina District, this understated hotel is 1 mile from the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Pet Friendly, Free Parking, Airport Shuttle
What Makes It Special: Warm rooms & suites, some with kitchens, in an understated hotel with free parking & Wi-Fi.