Amelia Island's Animal Resort & Lodge

Amelia Island's Animal Resort & Lodge offers dog boarding in Fernandina Beach, Florida, with private suites and rooms assigned by a dog's weight. Small, medium, large, and giant dogs are all accepted. Veterinarians are on staff, and medications a dog already takes can be administered during the stay.

What a stay includes

Days are built around outdoor time, and the basics come with the room.

• Private boarding suites and rooms sized by dog weight
• Three leashed walks a day around the pond
• Two hours of daily outdoor play across four fenced yards
• Splash pools when the weather is warm
• Beds, blankets, and bowls provided

What sets it apart

Veterinarians on staff is the clearest difference from a standard kennel. Dogs that need medication can stay on schedule, and veterinary care is available if something comes up during a stay. Rooms are matched to the size of the dog, so larger breeds get proportionate space.

The resort also handles light grooming: baths, ear cleaning, and nail trims can be added to a stay, so dogs go home clean.

Practical details

Office hours run 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday. The resort is closed Sunday. Nightly rates published on the resort's website range from $36 to $52, depending on room size. Reservations are handled online, and every dog must be up to date on vaccinations before arrival. The lodge is at 1108 Olive St., and questions can go to (904) 261-7153.