Pet Friendly Accommodation in QLD: Best Dog Friendly Stays

From the vibrant cities of the south-east to the tropical paradise of the far north and the rugged beauty of the outback, Queensland offers a holiday for every type of traveller. Best of all, it’s a state that warmly welcomes our four-legged friends, making it the perfect destination for a family adventure.

This guide is your ultimate resource for finding the best pet friendly accommodation QLD has to offer. We've organised popular options based on your research of the most-searched regions, making it simple to plan your next "winter sun" escape or summer holiday.

Booking the perfect place to stay is a cornerstone of any great road trip. For a complete overview of planning, packing, and on-road safety for your journey, be sure to read our Ultimate Australian Dog Road Trip Guide.

A Crucial Tip Before You Book: Pet policies are highly individual and can change without notice. It is absolutely essential to call the accommodation directly before you book to confirm their current dog policy, mention you are bringing a pet, and ask about any specific rules, fees, or designated pet-friendly rooms.

Best Dog Friendly Accommodation in QLD

South East Queensland (SEQ)

Brisbane

• Ovolo The Valley (Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006)
• View Brisbane (Hamilton, QLD 4007)
• Sage Hotel James Street (Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006)
• Roamer Brisbane (Brisbane City, QLD 4000)
• Airway Motel (Ascot, QLD 4007)

Gold Coast

• Quest Robina (Robina, QLD 4226)
• BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park (Helensvale, QLD 4212)
• The Langham Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217)
• QT Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217)

Sunshine Coast

• Sunshine Valley Cottages (Montville, QLD 4560)
• Ingenia Holidays Noosa North (Tewantin, QLD 4565)
• Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park (Mudjimba, QLD 4564)
• Saltwater Villas (Mooloolaba, QLD 4557)
• Coolum Waves (Coolum Beach, QLD 4573)

Noosa

• Ingenia Holidays Noosa (Tewantin, QLD 4565)
• Robyn's Nest (Tewantin, QLD 4565)
• Ingenia Holidays Noosa North (Tewantin, QLD 4565)

Caloundra

• BIG4 Caloundra Waterfront (Caloundra, QLD 4551)
• Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra (Moffat Beach, QLD 4551)
• Caloundra Beach House (Dicky Beach, QLD 4551)

Maleny

• Spicers Tamarind Retreat (Maleny, QLD 4552)
• Jacaranda Cottages (Maleny, QLD 4552)
• The Old Church Maleny (Maleny, QLD 4552)
• Heaven in the Hills (Reesville, QLD 4552)
• Mapleton Falls Accommodation (Mapleton, QLD 4560)

North Stradbroke Island

• Sea Shanties (Amity, QLD 4183)
• Banksia Beach House (Point Lookout, QLD 4183)
• Amity Point Waterfront Cabins (Amity Point, QLD 4183)

Central Queensland & Wide Bay-Burnett

Rainbow Beach

• BIG4 Rainbow Beach Holiday Park (Rainbow Beach, QLD 4581)
• Rainbow Beach Holiday Village (Rainbow Beach, QLD 4581)

Gympie

• Room Motels Gympie (Gympie, QLD 4570)
• Great Eastern Motor Inn (Monkland QLD, 4570)
• Hinterland Hideaway FarmStay (Wilsons Pocket, QLD 4570)

Maryborough

• Wallace Motel & Caravan Park (Maryborough, QLD 4650)
• Maryborough City Motel (Maryborough, QLD 4650)
• Arkana Motel (Maryborough, QLD 4650)

Hervey Bay

• Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay (Hervey Bay, QLD 4655)
• BIG4 Hervey Bay Holiday Park (Point Vernon, QLD 4655)
• Fraser Coast Holiday Park (Scarness, QLD 4655)

Bundaberg

• Coral Cove Golf-Resort (Coral Cove, QLD 4670)
• Chalet Motor Inn (Bundaberg West, QLD 4670)
• 12th Tee BNB and Villas (Bargara, QLD 4670)
• AAOK Riverdale Caravan Park (Bundaberg North, QLD 4670)

Agnes Water & Seventeen Seventy (1770)

• Agnes Water Beach Holidays (Agnes Water, QLD 4677)
• NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park (Agnes Water, QLD 4677)
• 1770 Beach Accommodation (Agnes Water, QLD 4677)
• 1770 Holiday Village (Seventeen Seventy, QLD 4677)

Gladstone

• South Gladstone Motel (Gladstone, QLD 4680)
• Harbour Lodge Motel (Gladstone, QLD 4680)
• Gladstone City Caravan Park (Gladstone, QLD 4680)

Rockhampton

• Discovery Parks - Rockhampton (Rockhampton, QLD 4700)
• Archer Park Motel (Rockhampton, QLD 4700)
• Riverside Tourist Park (Berserker, QLD 4701)

Yeppoon

• Emu Park Motel (Emu Park, QLD 4710)
• Sunlover Lodge Cabins & Holiday Units (Kinka Beach QLD 4703)

Mackay

• Discovery Parks - Mackay (Mackay Harbour, QLD 4740)
• Country Plaza Motor Inn (Mackay, QLD 4740)
• Motel Northview (Mackay, QLD 4740)
• Mackay Seabreeze Apartments (Slade Point, QLD 4740)
• Aligned Corporate Residences Mackay (Mackay, QLD 4740)

North & Far North Queensland (FNQ)

Airlie Beach

• Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach (Airlie Beach, QLD 4802)
• Whitsunday Palms Motel (Proserpine, QLD 4800)
• BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort (Flametree, QLD 4802)

Bowen

• NRMA Bowen Beachfront Holiday Park (Bowen, QLD 4805)
• Bowen Holiday Park (Bowen, QLD 4805)
• Rose Bay Resort (Bowen, QLD 4805)
• Ocean View Motel (Bowen, QLD 4805)

Townsville

• BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay (Belgian Gardens, QLD 4810)
• City Oasis Inn Townsville (Townsville City, QLD 4810)
• Shoredrive Motel (North Ward, QLD 4810)

Mission Beach

• Cassawong Cottages (Wongaling Beach, QLD 4852)
• BIG4 Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park (Kurrimine Beach, QLD 4871)

Cairns

• BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut (Woree, QLD 4868)
• Tasman Holiday Parks - Cairns Cool Waters (Brinsmead, QLD 4870)
• Cairns Queens Court (Cairns North, QLD 4870)
• Crystalbrook Bailey (Cairns City, QLD 4870)
• Sarayi Boutique Hotel, Palm Cove (Palm Cove, QLD 4879)
• NRMA Cairns Holiday Park (Manunda, QLD 4870)

Inland & Outback Queensland

Toowoomba

• Quest Toowoomba (Toowoomba, QLD 4350)
• BIG4 Toowoomba (Harristown, QLD 4350)
• Downs Motel Toowoomba (South Toowoomba, QLD 4350)

Warwick

• Warwick Motor Inn (Warwick, QLD 4370)
• BIG4 Warwick Holiday Park (Warwick, QLD 4370)

Stanthorpe

• Granite Belt Retreat (Stanthorpe, QLD 4380)
• The Vines Motel & Cottages (Stanthorpe, QLD 4380)
• Country Style Holiday Park (Stanthorpe, QLD 4380)

Goondiwindi

• Goondiwindi Holiday Park (Goondiwindi, QLD 4390)
• Goondiwindi Tourist Park (Goondiwindi, QLD 4390)
• Rivergums Caravan Park (Goondiwindi, QLD 4390)

Emerald

• Emerald Motor Inn (Emerald, QLD 4720)
• Emerald Highlands Motel (Emerald, QLD 4720)
• A&A Lodge Motel Emerald (Emerald, QLD 4720)
• Emerald Cabin & Caravan Village (Emerald, QLD 4720)

Longreach

• Longreach Tourist Park (Longreach, QLD 4730)
• Abajaz Motor Inn (Longreach, QLD 4730)
•  Jumbuck Motel Longreach (Longreach, QLD 4730)

Getting There Safely: The Journey to Your Getaway

Booking the perfect pet-friendly accommodation in QLD is a huge part of planning a successful holiday. Now that you have a destination, it’s time to think about the journey. Ensuring your dog is safe and comfortable in the car is just as important as finding a great place to stay.

A high-quality dog car seat provides a secure, elevated spot for smaller dogs to see out and relax, while a dog car restraint harness ensures larger dogs are safely buckled in for the ride. This peace of mind makes the whole trip more enjoyable from the moment you leave your driveway.

To find the perfect travel solution for your pup, explore our Ultimate Guide to Dog Car Safety Restraints.