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Best Dog Friendly Accommodation

in and near Brisbane

Updated: Aug 30, 2025

When it come to the best dog-friendly stays in Brisbane and beyond, we’ve tracked down eleven unique places, from cabins on farms, glamping, a city hotel, country house, luxe beachside hotel a family holiday park and even a beachside penthouse:

Pup Yeah! Luxe Staycation

QT Gold Coast has unleashed the ultimate indulgence for your furry plus-one with this luxury dog-friendly stay for pampered pooches of any size

Alure

These gorgeous luxury villas in the beautiful Stanthorpe region go the extra mile for your pet (with prior approval) with bathrobes and pet amenities provided

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

This Gold Coast holiday park is like staying in a fun-filled, all-ages adventure park - and it's dog friendly!

The Stonehouse Retreat

Stunning views to Brisbane and the bay can be had from this mountaintop hand-built stone lodge, perfect for large groups and their dogs and close to bush walks, lake recreation and country towns

Dog-friendly Penthouse

The Sunshine Coast’s best kept secret is this dog-friendly unit block opposite the off-leash section of Peregian Beach with the best accommodation, the two-storey penthouse with ocean views

Brockhurst Farm

In the hills of the D’Aguilar Ranges is this farmstay retreat with pet-friendly fenced cabins and the villages and hamlets of Woodford, Mt Mee and Dayboro in easy range

Mt Cotton Retreat

Just a half hour from Brisbane's CBD is the beautiful bush retreat with on-site catering for breakfast and dinner, with dog-friendly cabins on offer

Alcyone Hotel Residences

This luxury inner northside apartment hotel offers Pamper your Pooch package including a doggie goodie bag on arrival filled with treats, as well as the use of a plush bed, blanket and bowls

Rainbow Beach

Camping with dogs has never been so easy at this beautiful beachside camp site, with tents already set up and plenty of room for your fur baby to run around and enjoy

Quest Robina

The Gold Coast's first apartment hotel is both child and pet friendly

Hosanna Farmstay

Hosanna Farmstay is a quiet 100 acre property in the Tweed Hinterland which provides the perfect environment to escape the stress of life in the city.

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