Abercrombie Motor Inn

Abercrombie Motor Inn is a traditional, budget-friendly motel at 362 Stewart Street in central Bathurst, run by the Tsoupis family and well regarded for hands-on service and clean, spacious rooms. For dog owners it is a practical pet-friendly base in town, with parking right outside the room.

Dogs at Abercrombie Motor Inn

Pet-friendly rooms are available, but they are bookable on request rather than automatically, so call ahead on (02) 6331 2966 to lock in a pet room for your dates and confirm fees and any size or count limits, none of which are published. The operators also run a sister motel in Bathurst, which helps when one property is full. Standard motel rules apply: dogs leashed in shared outdoor areas, owners clean up, dogs off the bedding and never left unattended in the room. Pack your own bowls, bed and waste bags, since this is a conventional motor inn rather than a purpose-built dog property.

The place

Expect a comfortable, no-frills room that suits travelling families and tradespeople, with a budget continental breakfast and a shared communal kitchen. Guest feedback consistently highlights clean rooms and the desk staff's willingness to help, which is worth a lot when you are juggling a dog and luggage. The location is walkable to the CBD, and Charles Sturt University is about 1.5 kilometres away. Mount Panorama's circuit drives and the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery at Kelso's threshold are short drives, and parking is ample, typically sitting directly outside your door, which makes loading the dog's gear easy.

Close by with the dogs

The Kefford Street off-leash dog park is the standout local option, fully fenced with separate large and small dog sections. Riverside parkland along the Macquarie-Wambuul River allows off-leash time outside peak hours, and Moubar Vintage covers a dog-friendly CBD coffee stop. If Abercrombie is booked out, Explorers Motel is the sister option in town.