Beechworth Carriage Motor Inn

The Beechworth Carriage Motor Inn is a 27-unit, all ground-floor motel at 44 Camp Street, right in the centre of Beechworth and an easy walk to the town's cafes, shops and historic precinct. One thing to settle before you book it for a trip with the dog: it is not currently a pet-friendly option, despite some older listings suggesting otherwise.

Where dogs stand here

The inn's own guest facilities page makes no mention of pets at all, and the major booking channels list the property as no-pets. A handful of guest reviews from years past mention bringing a dog, but the current published position is that pets are not accommodated, and there is no pet fee or pet room type on offer. Travellers with dogs should look elsewhere in Beechworth rather than testing the policy at the front desk.

Worth knowing

The rooms are practical and consistently rated for comfort and quiet: split-system heating and cooling, electric blankets, kitchenettes with a fridge, microwave and coffee pod machine, free Wi-Fi and free off-street parking, plus a small outdoor pool and guest laundry. All 27 units sit on the ground floor with no stairs. Guests give it 3.8 across more than 230 reviews, with the walk into town the standout feature.

Getting there and parking

Camp Street is Beechworth's main thoroughfare, and the inn sits within it, about 40 minutes from Wangaratta and a bit over an hour from the Hume Highway at Wodonga. Off-street parking is free, including space for larger vehicles.

Travelling with a dog instead

For a stay that takes the dog, the Lake Sambell Caravan Park and the Beechworth Holiday Park are the town's pet-friendly bases, both within reach of the Lake Sambell walking loop and the off-leash area at Baarmutha Park. On Camp Street itself, Tiny of Beechworth welcomes dogs at its outdoor tables for the coffee stop either way.

More options are on the Victoria pet friendly stays guide and the Beechworth destination page.