We do not consider pets as just animals, they are our family members. And when they see their whole world in us, it never feels right to leave our furry friends alone in the house while we go out traveling. However, we understand that most accommodation options will not tolerate your animal friends, regardless of how much you try to explain their well-behavior. Here we make an effort to solve your problem a little. Victoria is the smallest of all the mainland states, and Melbourne is its capital city. Victoria is also one of the places that allow pets in rentals. Stay on this page to check out all the top dog- & pet-friendly accommodations in Victoria, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on August 23, 2024.
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Hotels
1. The Sands Torquay (from USD 136)
The Sands Torquay promises guests fine accommodations with lovely sceneries of the surrounding golf course as well as the Torquay Foreshore Reserve. This premium golf resort has a lineup of dog-friendly rooms with a terrace and fenced area, perfect for holidays with dogs in Victoria. Do note fur parents will have to bring mats or beds for their pets but they will be provided their own bowls for food and water.
Apart from their dog-friendly rooms, guests can also partake of amenities including a large indoor swimming pool as well as a well-equipped gym.
The Sands Torquay
Address: 2 Sands Boulevarde
77.21 km (48.0 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
2. Dargo Hotel (from USD 86)
Reasonable pricing for basic accommodations, but slightly overpriced for log cabins
Clean and comfortable log cabins with basic facilities, friendly staff, and easy online booking
Beautiful country setting, short walk to the town center, and easy access to the iconic Dargo pub
Delicious and generous pub meals, warm and friendly atmosphere, and helpful staff
Dargo Hotel succeeds in creating an exquisite yet rustic ambiance with its log cabin and red-brick home designs for its accommodations. Here you’ll get a feel for the stockman culture of Australia, the Oceania counterpart of the American cowboys. And if you have a trustworthy furry best companion, you can bring them along for free.
While you’re not out and about exploring the countryside, you can chow down on local cuisine at Dargo Pub. You can also check out the exhibits of Dargo’s Heritage Museum if you’re looking to learn more about their culture and history.
Dargo Hotel
Address: 108 Lind Avenue
204.12 km (126.9 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
3. Best Western Melbourne City (from USD 81)
The first on this list is an ideal choice for Melbourne travelers as it is located in the heart of downtown. It is walking distance from Southern Cross Train Station and South Wharf; also the popular city attractions like Melbourne Aquarium and Immigration Museum are just a few blocks away. Best Western Melbourne City supports an on-site café and some wellness features. Regarding the pet lodging policy, the hotel particularly offers pet-friendly doubles-rooms at the courtyard section for additional charges.
Best Western Melbourne City
Address: 16 Spencer Street
2.46 km (1.6 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
4. View Melbourne (from USD 100)
The name really suits this hotel, because the top floors of View Melbourne offer a beautiful panorama of the city skyline. This luxury pet-friendly accommodation in Victoria is situated across the street from Albert Park and Lake, and too many sports fields. The rooms are spacious here, and every lodging unit includes a work desk. The prime amenities of this hotel are pool, fitness center, and a restaurant. View Melbourne is a dog-friendly property, and you can bring your furry companion into your suite for additional charges. Do consider their Pooch Package, if you book a room here.
View Melbourne This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 562 St Kilda Rd
1.79 km (1.2 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
5. Ovolo Laneways (from USD 188)
Ovolo Laneways is a boutique hotel in the city center, and it is situated opposite to the best-known monument of the downtown; the Parliament House. This is probably the most fun accommodation that we have on our list. All the rooms at this property are wide and vivid, which incorporates top-notch entertainment amenities. The suites also include a free mini-bar that is restocked daily, furthermore, and you will have breakfast, drinks, and snacks complimentary. Ovolo Laneways offers V.I.Pooch package that permits up to two dogs per suite with plenty of freebies at extra charges.
Laneways by Ovolo This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 19 Little Bourke Street
2.28 km (1.5 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Resorts
6. Lakes and Craters Holiday Park (from USD 171)
Camperdown is a peaceful location at about a two-hour drive from the city of Melbourne. The vicinity of this small population features scenic dead volcanoes, which are at present grazing land and crater lakes. Our given resort option is set on the crest of one such hill between two crater lakes, yet it is only 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) away from the town center. Lakes and Craters Holiday Park offers spacious cabins stay, along with a free shared kitchen, and barbecue area. This property welcomes pets and doesn’t ask for an extra amount for their lodging. However, your furry friend must not be kept inside the chalets.
Lakes and Craters Holiday Park
Address: 220 Park Road
169.28 km (105.2 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
7. Glenview Retreat (from USD 119)
Nestled in the middle of bushland reserves and lake parks, Glenview Retreat is another pet-friendly resort on our list. Being at about one hour’s drive eastward from Melbourne, this property is set on a ridge in Dandenong Ranges. They offer us different types of stand-alone cottages, which are spacious and loaded with features. Besides, you will see a spa and get the opportunity to explore the surrounded natural areas. You can bring dogs here without paying additional charges, however, make sure that your pet is well-behaved.
Glenview Retreat
Address: 48 Fernglade Drive, Emerald, Melbourne, Australia, 3782
44.16 km (27.5 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Vacation rentals
8. Studio house next to the kangaroo fields (from USD 111)
This vacation rental is a studio house overlooking a grassy hill in the outskirts of Woodend. This town is quite close to Melbourne, and you can consider this holiday home for your next weekend getaway. The routine sights of kangaroos, wombat, and some bird species from the backyard makes it seem situated in the wild, however, it is within 10 minutes’ drive from the town center. The same backyard has a dog-proof fence, and bear in mind that only dogs are accepted here. It is also appreciated that you discuss with the host about your pet prior to making a reservation because other pets also live on this property too.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it was so homely and comfortable the views were spectacularamazingly comfortable bed and linen to suit a king and queenthe room was comfortable and cosy and had well above normal amenities (marshmellows for hot chocolates yes )excellent position great view from patio very comfortable studio unit had a very enjoyable three daysa very comfortable retreat with great views across the valleyCleanliness:
the rooms are spotlessly clean and had everything one would needvery well equipped lots of lovely touches modern and cleansuch a clean and nice place to stay thank you againvery clean and cosy and fiona is a lovely hostthe cottage was spotlessly clean and the gardens and property were just gorgeousHost:
fiona was a great host & super friendlythis home is amazing fiona is a wonderful host and the home was just spectacularfiona as host was considerate and provided a private retreatfiona is a lovely host and her two dogs were welcoming of oursthe hosts left plenty of great tips for eating and the areaRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful bush location situated a short distance out of town so very peacefulthe location is beautiful and spacea beautiful and cosy place located just outside of woodendlocation is also great not far from mount macedon and hanging rockserene environment yet so close to town centre
9. Affordable homestay in the suburbs of Melbourne (from USD 59)
Staying in a vacation rental is usually cheaper than the hotel deals, plus they have a homelike feeling. Thus it’s a bright idea to consider this homestay if you are searching for accommodation in Melbourne. Being located in Strathmore, the rental option is only 15 minutes drive from downtown. The arrangements are suitable for couples, and here you will see a small kitchen, a barbecue, and a patio. Guests can bring their cats and dogs too, but it is necessary to get approval from the host first.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
loved the bed amenities and the decor is lovelylove the heater which kept us warm all nightgreat coffee machine also breakfast supplies (bread milk butter fruitcottage was very comfortable and reasonable in sizea true “bed and breakfast”Cleanliness:
super clean and quieteverything clean and tastefully decoratedspotless great communication and respectful of privacyit is clean and tidyit was very clean and safeHost:
breaky provided and just friendly alll aroundsusan is a great hostsusan is a lovely hostthanks susan for your kind hospitalitygreat host always there to answer you and make you feel like you're home will definitely come backRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is good restaurants are near by within walking distancenice and close to transit and the airportsuper close to the airport and not far from melbourne restaurantsa comfortable place to stay close to the airportperfect location for an early mel flight
10. Historic guesthouse and farm in the neighborhood of Melbourne
Stonehaven guesthouse is set on a hilltop in Yarra Valley of Kangaroo Ground, and this stone and wood construction dates back to the year 1880. The rental unit is a separate section from the host’s private house on this vast farmland that is frequently visited by a lot of deer and kangaroos. Besides, a Scottish horse also lives here permanently, and he loves meeting new guests who bring carrots. The property boasts an outdoor hot tub, barbecue, and fire pit. Regarding the pet lodging policy, just the dog is allowed, and the limit is one.
Kangaroo Ground, Victoria, Australia
28.18 km (17.6 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne GardensSuperhost
Accommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
delicious breakfast and nibbles comfortable beds and excellent bird and wildlife viewingstunning views a lovely getaway from the city belinda and rods little haven is comfortable and cozythe actual room is nicely outfitted cosy and has everything you needCleanliness:
everything was clean and well thought out touchesa very homely and welcoming space clean and comfythe lodge itself was clean comfortable and provided everything we neededfantastic place to stay beautiful view very clean and hosts are generous and kindHost:
belinda and rod are excellent hoststhey were such easygoing hosts who went above and beyondrodney and belinda were excellent hosts and made sure we were comfortablegreat hosts with friendly pets that make you feel at homeour hosts were very friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
such a beautiful quiet locationawesome little spot great locationpeaceful location the perfect place to unwindthe place was so cute and cozygreat location close to the yarra valley wineries and the farm animals are the best
11. A cabin that has direct access to dog-friendly beaches (from USD 92)
Check out this pet-friendly cabin in Torquay, a resort town in the south of Melbourne that is facing the Bass Strait. The rental unit is an individual cabin on a villa property, which is approximately 40 meters (130 feet) apart from the main bungalow. The dog-friendly accommodation in Victoria has a private entrance and driveway, as well as a patio balcony and backyard. This yard has dog-proof fencing, and it has direct access to dog-friendly beaches.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
awesome apartment cold ac friendly golden visited and good bbq for cookingthere is also an extra sofa bed which was comfortable for the three of us to stayfor breakfast we also enjoyed some fresh eggs from heidi and kevin’s chickensthe place is beautiful warm and cozyCleanliness:
very clean and spacioustheir place was clean and beautifulvery clean for pet friendly accommodationthe bathroom was sparkling clean towels and linen providedgreat little cabin very cleanHost:
heidi and kevin were great hostshosts were good and easy to communicate withvery friendly hosts too who offered to help us with our troubles or queriespet friendly was a plus recommendheidi and kevin’s hideaway is amazing and they are incredible hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
a convenient location and super cute bungalowgreat location and a comfortable bungalowgreat location and everything we were expecting and morenot central in torquay but an easy car ridecute possums walking by along the fence
12. Deluxe stay on a farm close to Yarra Valley
Our final rental option is positioned at the edge of Smiths Gully, and it’s a bed and breakfast guest house. This cabin is set on 18 acres (7 hectares) of owned land and is a duplex. The interior looks elegant and it comes with all the comfort of a typical home. Its patio deck overlooks the vast grasslands of Kinglake Ranges, where the kangaroos, wombat, and goats are a common sight. This is also a pet-friendly property and comes with a fenced yard. The hosts also live here in their private chalet, and they have a dog and a horse.
Smiths Gully, Victoria, Australia
35.96 km (22.4 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne GardensAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
balcony was lovely amazing view from the apartmentnice secluded place with fantastic amenities provided for breakfastscott and jen’s cottage was beautiful and so cozyfresh eggs from the chickens and bacon for breakfast - we couldn't have asked for moresuch a great kitchen to cook in with loads of amenities and super helpful hostsCleanliness:
the cabin is clean and spotlessscott and jen's place was really cleannicely finished clean and modern apartment with a great viewapartment is clean and great for people who want to have a feel of living near to natureit was a fantastic stay the cottage was clean and exactly what was shown in the picturesHost:
hosts are really friendly with great hospitalityhosts were easy to reach and helpfulthank you for being such a great hostthey brought us around their farm and their animals were very friendlythey were very welcoming hosts and had provided all that we needed for our stay (even breakfast)Read more reviewsLocation:
awesome place near yarra valley wineriesthis place is a haven for countryside loversa gorgeous place to stay in a beautiful locationfantastic location with great servicegreat place to stay if you are in the area
Enjoy your trip with your pets
You have been shown three types of pet-friendly lodging options on this page, and now you can make a decision as per your liking. Consider the downtown hotels if you’re concerned about exploring Melbourne, select the retreats for their wellness amenities, or get a self-contained vacation rental. Pick any property from our list of top dog & pet-friendly accommodations in Victoria, Australia.
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