13 of the best pet-friendly stays in NSW

Abode Murrumbateman

Situated in the Yass Valley, this contemporary hotel is a great option for those travelling to the cool-climate region with their pet. Here, the sleek terrace rooms are pet-friendly, and you can make the most of bike hire, the communal kitchen and continental breakfasts.

Note: Abode Malua Bay in Batemans Bay is also pet-friendly.  

Pet-friendly terrace room at Abode Murrumbateman - Credit: Abode Murrumbateman

Beach Suites Byron Bay

Penthouses? Check. Central location? Check? Private rooftop pools? Check, check! Byron Bay’s Beach Suites are a lesson in beachside luxury. There are garden studios with lush courtyards; four penthouses with private, heated rooftop pools; and a handful of Beachfront Studios with private plunge pools. The highlight? Every option is pet-friendly, and includes a bed, food bowl and locally made dog treats, so pack your pooch and embark on a beachy holiday – the dog-friendly Belongil Beach is just down the road. 

Beach Suites at Byron Bay - Credit: Beach Suites

Ingenia Holidays Wagga Wagga 

Experience the joy of a family holiday in Wagga Wagga’s country air at the resident Ingenia Holiday Park, where a range of dog-friendly accommodation options include cabins and sites. There’s also a swimming pool, electric vehicle charger, access to fishing and more.

Note: among others, the Ingenia properties in Byron Bay and South West Rocks also welcome dogs. 

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Wagga Wagga drive-through grass site - Credit: Big4 Wagga | Ingenia Communities

Into the Wild Escapes - Tiny Madeline

Ideal for two (plus one furry friend) this tiny home is set on a sprawling, semi-secluded farm in Laguna, Hunter Valley. Relax and recline in the deck-elevated outdoor bathtub before setting up for dinner around the outdoor fire or with the woodfired pizza oven – farm animal and native wildlife sounds as your backdrop. Watch out: if you’re lucky, you might spot a wandering wombat around dusk.  

Into the Wild Escapes - Tiny Madeline, Hunter Valley - Credit: Into the Wild Escapes

Normandie Cottage Mudgee

Ideal for large families (the refurbished 1930s home comfortably sleeps nine adults plus three kids), this property in Mudgee is an ideal getaway for groups with pets in tow. Featuring an expansive country-style kitchen, a welcoming patio and enclosed yard for your pooch, an outdoor entertaining area and a barbecue, Normandie Cottage meets the needs of group travel. Enjoy the short stroll to Mudgee’s main street, as well as its convenient access to its famed wine country. 

Normandie Cottage, Mudgee

Outback Almonds 

If camping with your four-legged friend is more your thing, consider the glamping experience at Outback Almonds, a working almond farm in The Murray. Set next to the Darling River, Outback Almonds’ large canvas bell tents facilitate a mostly off-grid stay with modern decor and a queen bed, plus communal bathroom and kitchen amenities. For an even more special experience, lock in your stay in August to witness the 9,000 almond trees in blossom.

Glamping at Outback Almonds - Credit: Outback Almonds

QT Newcastle

Add a little luxury to your next plus-pup getaway with a stay at QT Newcastle. The hotel’s dog-friendly rooms come with a designer doggy bed, a pooch-friendly mini bar packed with treats and a decadent in-room dogs’ dinner menu designed by QT’s Head of Treats. If a city escape is on the agenda, the QT hotels in Sydney and Bondi also welcome dogs.  

A dog-friendly room at the QT Newcastle - Credit: QT Newcastle

Reflections Jimmys Beach 

Choose your own adventure at this beachside holiday park in Hawks Nest offering glamping tents, cabins and villas, tiny homes or campsites – each with a dog-friendly option, except for glamping and some cabins. Regardless of choice, you get front-row access to nature, tip-top amenities and so-close-you-can-touch-it access to the beach.  

Reflections Jimmys Beach, Hawkes Nest - Credit: Reflections Jimmys Beach

Silvermere Cottage 

Enjoy time exploring Jervis Bay with a stay at this comfortable cottage just off pet-friendly Culburra Beach. Ideal for small families or a trio of couples, Silvermere Cottage caters to six adults across its three bedrooms. The highlights? The cosy indoor fireplace – ideal for winter escapes to the coast; and the large outdoor area, including two sunny decks, made for busy sniffing and exploration.

Silvermere Cottage - Credit: All About Property Management trading as Holiday Rental Specialists

The Cottage at Spicers Guesthouse 

This idyllic stay in the Hunter Valley is complete with an open fireplace, wraparound verandah and pooch-alluring private gardens. The pet-friendly cottage is self-contained with four bedrooms, ready to welcome you and your furry friend into a luxurious night’s rest. With the add-on ‘pooch package’ a plush dog bed and dog bowl will be provided, for an extra charge. 

Spicers Guesthouse, Pokolbin

The Surf Yamba 

Atop Yamba’s picturesque headland sits The Surf Yamba, a luxury, 12-room hotel. Here, find a stylish but relaxed Aussie coast vibe with pastel hues, soft linens and show-stopping views of the ocean out yonder. You’ll also find a heated rooftop plunge pool, sun deck, and indoor and outdoor rooftop lounge areas with stunning views. 

Note: while The Surf welcomes dogs and cats, they must weigh less than 8kgs. 

The Surf Yamba - Credit: Amber Toms | The Surf Yamba

Treetops at Wagstaffe  

Set within the rocky outcrops and native gums overlooking Brisbane Water in Bouddi National Park, this eco-minded and designed retreat boasts bay views through the bush. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace and walking-distance-access to the general store and Palm Beach Ferry, Treetops makes for an ideal place to stay for a coastal-bush escape for a family or group of friends with a furry friend.  

View of Treetops at Wagstaffe - Credit: Treetops at Wagstaffe

Turon Gates Mountain Retreat

Located on a sprawling 2,500-hectare property northwest of the Blue Mountains, the retreat is a blissful disconnection from busy life with rustic log cabins, glamping tents and a campground. Your pawed friend will be living out their country-dog dreams as they roam free on this vast property, which also has a 12-kilometre trout stream. 

Turon Gates Mountain Retreat, Blue Mountains - Credit: Turon Gates Mountain Retreat