Accessible AND Pet-Friendly Accommodation- is that possible? Yes, it is! It used to be such a challenge finding accommodation that is truly accessible, let alone allowing us to take our treasured pooch on a holiday. Not anymore. Here are our top picks, NY city breaks, coastal and country stays.
CITY PET-FRIENDLY STAYS
Victoria
Quest St Kilda Road stay in the beautiful apartments in St Kilda with your pet, close to the Alfred Hospital.
Punthill Essendon Punthill Essendon is a contemporary and stylish one bedroom serviced apartment surrounded by art deco charm.
Quest Dandenong Feel at home in peaceful surroundings. Small/Medium dogs are accepted, fee applies.
Quest Dandenong Central with five accessible apartments. Pets are welcome.
Punthill Caroline Springs as 3 x Accessible One Bedroom Apartments (king bed) and 1 x Accessible Two Bedroom pet-friendly Apartments.
Quest Burwood East Pet-friendly accommodation in the heart of Melbourne’s East with accommodation offering a hoist, commode and electric bed!
W Melbourne has 11 luxury accessible Guest Rooms. The Cozy Accessible Room is 35sqm with a king bed and is pet friendly and n the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the iconic Flinders Lane;
Western Australia
Choices House Floreat - Perth is a family pet-friendly retreat in Perth, with an accessible pool with a hoist and a Neuromoves-accessible gym.
Quest East Perth has 7 x One Bedroom wheelchair-accessible apartments.
Queensland
Quest Eight Mile Plains – Brisbane is perfectly positioned within the thriving Brisbane Technology Park. Pet-friendly too!
Quest Breakfast Creek has 7 accessible studio apartments. Pet friendly. Additional charges apply.
Quest Chermside on Playfield – Brisbane has 54 light-filled rooms come equipped with kitchenettes.
Quest Woolloongabba Brisbane has 5 Accessible apartments on offer, situated right near The Gabba.
Big 4 Gold Coast Holiday Park is the nearest caravan park to the Gold Coast Theme Parks.
Quest Robina is close to Robina Hospital.
New South Wales
Veriu Camperdown, Sydney is just 750 metres from RPA Hospital and has two accessible apartments.
Quest Penrith (Sydney) is situated in the heart of Penrith. Small/Medium dogs are accepted in selected rooms.
Surry Hills Apartment is a three bedroom apartment owned by a wheelchair user. It has an electric hi-lo bed.
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay has two accessible rooms, and is nestled within the leafy Eastern Suburbs village of Double Bay.
Veriu Broadway Sydney Accessible Accommodation has four accessible apartments, each 38 sqm, and is conveniently located just 3.4 km from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Canberra
COUNTRY PET-FRIENDLY STAYS
Victoria
King Parrot Cabin in Pennyroyal is an accessible, nature-inspired retreat in the serene Otways bushland
Countrywide Cottages bring your four-legged mate along to help you fully enjoy your break away.
BIG4 Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park, a Bold and bright accessible cabin.
Country House Retreat – Gippsland is a modern pet-friendly holiday home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Includes hoist and electric bed.
BIG4 Traralgon Park Lane Holiday Park has an open-plan space perfect for the single traveller or couple.
Quest Albury on Townsend Accessible Accommodation is on the border of NSW and Victoria. They have 2x one-bedroom accessible apartments.
South Australia
Inclusion Houseboat Renmark Pets are negotiable by arrangement with management.
Queensland
Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park is a pet-friendly holiday park a stone's throw from Lake Tinaroo in Far North Queensland and has an accessible swimming pool.
New South Wales
Big4 Colonial Holiday Park is set opposite the Crowdy Bay national park.
Hollyhall Farm is a 3-bedroom accessible pet-friendly cottage in the Southern Highlands.
Punthill Maitland has three Accessible One Bedroom Apartments and a great base to explore The Hunter Valley.
COASTAL PET-FRIENDLY STAYS
Victoria
Fisheye 9- Great Ocean Road sleeps up to 4 guests, and has ocean views.
Adults-only & pet-friendly Prime Tourist Park Lakes Entrance offers a new wheelchair-accessible holiday cottage.
Jade Cottage – Point Lonsdale is a delightfully spacious pet-friendly accessible one-bedroom cottage.
Quest Geelong Central is located minutes from the city’s renowned waterfront and its bustling CBD.
Western Australia
Quest Fremantle – Perth has serviced apartments in the heart of Fremantle. Pet rooms subject to availability.
South Australia
Sunnynook – Port Elliot sleeps 11 guests and has a hoist, electric bed and a commode.
Queensland
Gokula Stay Hervey Bay has a Pet-friendly holiday house for people with disabilities of all levels, including an electric bed, hoist and commode.
7 On Merindah – Coochiemudlo Island is erfect for people with disabilities of all levels, enjoy the island’s serenity with your furry friend.
New South Wales
Beach Suites Byron Bay has stylish boutique studios and large airy pet-friendly apartments in this iconic town.
Seafarers Diamond Beach is a dog-friendly accessible beach house with swimming pool and pool hoist. 400 m to the beach.
Yamba Getaway is a one-bedroom pet-friendly unit located 100 meters to the beach, and it has a fully fenced backyard.
Tips to ensure you and your furry mate will be welcomed again.
Check these tips to ensure the property owner welcomes you and your pooch back again. It’ll also give the property owners a good feeling for the next time someone wants to bring their dog along too.
- Before you arrive on your holiday, have you “de-flea” Fido? Allow at least two days before arriving for it to be most effective.
- If your dog has behaviour problems, maybe it's best not to bring him along this time.
- Cleaners are NOT responsible for poop in the garden! Please do ensure you have checked the grass and the garden. There is nothing worse than having to pick up someone else’s dog poop. And a guarantee that you will not be able to return.
- Avoid letting Fido on the sofas (particularly leather ones) and the bed. As soon as you arrive, instruct Fido to sit on the dog bed where he can see you. It’ll help him remember when he is used to sitting on the sofa. Alternatively, bring a sheet to place on the chair.
- Ask the property owner if they supply a dog bed and bowls, as some expect you to bring them with you.
- Check with the property owner for paths that are accessible and pet friendly. This is important. Firstly, in peak season, that dog–friendly beach nearby may be closed to dogs. Secondly, you may be cruising along a lovely scenic bush path in the nature reserve. You may need Fido leashed or not bring him along on your stroll. The local council websites are great resources if the property owner cannot answer. Of course, do be respectful of the law and ensure poop is collected and binned.