Palms Motel- Budget Workers Accomodation

Palms Motel is a budget motel in Bargara that leans on two things: low cost and a short stroll to the beach. It is advertised as pet-friendly with dogs allowed in specific rooms, which makes it a workable no-frills base for owners travelling the Bundy coast with a dog in tow.

Dogs at the motel

Pets stay in certain rooms only, typically on application, with a limited number of pet-friendly rooms allocated. Fees and size limits are not clearly published anywhere, so the arrangement, and whether your dog fits it, needs to be confirmed directly with the motel before booking. Treat this as a call-first property: get your dates, the room, and any pet fee and rules settled case by case.

The rooms and the location

Reviewers describe basic, budget-focused rooms with friendly owners, a swimming pool and a handy location, with cleanliness getting reasonable marks for the price. Set expectations for simple facilities rather than a polished stay, and pack the usual dog kit of bowls, bedding and towels since none of it is provided. The upside is what surrounds it: the Bargara beachfront is close by for on-leash walks, and the town's cafes and off-leash areas are a short drive or walk away.

Pepsi: Ring ahead and name the dog before you book. Pet rooms are limited here and nothing is confirmed until the owner says yes.

While you're out there

The Absolute Oceanfront Tourist Park sits right on the sand if you want a caravan or camping option, and Discovery Parks Bargara is another family-friendly base nearby. If the motel is full, 12th Tee BNB and Villas has designated pet-friendly suites and a villa.

More options are on the Queensland pet friendly stays list and in the Bargara guide.