The 15 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Australia for 2023
If you're taking your pup with you on holiday, then make sure you book yourselves into one of Australia's best dog-friendly hotels.
The Crystalbrook Albion (formerly, Little Albion) team believe that our little fur babies deserve to enjoy life's luxuries just as much as we do. That's why they've designed their Urban rooms to be pet-friendly. 
CRYSTALBROOK ALBION, NEW SOUTH WALES
At Yondah Beach House (a 3.5-hour drive from Adelaide), the owners take the term 'pet-friendly' to a whole new level. They know animals are part of the family — so, they let your dog on every inch of the expansive 150-acre property.
YONDAH BEACH HOUSE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The Four Seasons is the latest addition to the growing group of dog-friendly hotels in Sydney. Their Pet Paw-fection package includes putting you and your pooch up in rooms made specifically for your needs. 

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
Mt Cotton Retreat's self contained cabins are located just 30-minutes from the Brisbane CBD, yet offer a real bush retreat for you and your pup. Choose from lakeside or treetop accommodation, with select cabins specifically reserved for pets.
MT COTTON RETREAT, QUEENSLAND
A great city escape for fur parents is Element Richmond. It's an eco-conscious accommodation option that welcomes guests of both the human and four-legged variety. 
ELEMENT RICHMOND MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
Set along a private stretch of Belongil Beach in Byron Bay, Shambhala is a true oasis for you and your pet. The cottages are located right on the sand, and also back onto stunning rainforest. Each offers sweeping ocean views across the Coral and Tasman seas. 
SHAMBHALA BYRON BAY, NEW SOUTH WALES
Bannisters Port Stephens is an opulent dog-friendly hotel in Australia that welcomes your pooch with open arms. It has three dog-friendly rooms, including two ocean deck rooms and the ground floor luxury suite. 
BANNISTERS PORT STEPHENS, NEW SOUTH WALES
Bush and beach retreats aren't the only options for your dog-filled holiday, either. Heaps of Australian cities are now extending accommodation to doggos as well, including Canberra's Ovolo Nishi
OVOLO NISHI CANBERRA, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains in the small town of Katoomba, Lilianfels offers luxury and pampering for you and your pup. Here, you can book a special BYO dog package, which includes a deluxe room equipped with a bed, bowl and treats.
LILIANFELS BLUE MOUNTAINS RESORT & SPA, NEW SOUTH WALES
The Langham in Sydney and Melbourne both offer up one of the most luxurious dog-friendly hotel experiences in all of Australia. They're not holding back in any capacity. 
THE LANGHAM, VICTORIA AND NEW SOUTH WALES
All aboard a dog-friendly wine tour of the Granite Belt! Set up a luxe base camp at Briar Rose Cottages, just 1km outside of Stanthorpe (which happens to be one our favourite day trip destinations from Brisbane). 
BRIAR ROSE COTTAGES, QUEENSLAND
At all QT Hotels & Resorts across Australia and New Zealand, your dog can come for a luxurious sleepover with you. The chain's Pup Yeah! fur-friendly stays include an in-room menu specifically made for woofers and a pooch-friendly mini bar.
QT, VARIOUS AUSTRALIAN LOCATIONS
A self-proclaimed 'animal paradise', Hawley House is set on a 150-hectare homestead on the northern coast of Tasmania. Your four-legged friends are welcome free of charge — and that goes not only for dogs but also for ferrets, rabbits, horses and cats.
HAWLEY HOUSE, TASMANIA
Pooches checking into Pier One won't be quite as ridiculously spoiled as those at The Langham, but nonetheless, they'll be greeted with their very own bed, bowl and toy ... not to mention all the harbour views. 
PIER ONE, NEW SOUTH WALES
Located just an hour from Hobart, Thalia Haven is set on a private 130-acre peninsula surrounded by the Great Oyster Bay. Tassie's wild east coast is at your doorstep, and there are a whopping five kilometres of secluded coastline.
THALIA HAVEN, TASMANIA
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