XYL Holiday Inn

XYL Holiday Inn is a homestay-style holiday home at 20 Roslin Street, Moffat Beach, in Caloundra, rather than a serviced hotel, and it takes dogs. For dog travellers its position is the pitch: the sand and off-leash area at Moffat Beach are a short walk away, and the house has a backyard for the dog to settle.

Dogs at the XYL Holiday Inn

Pets are allowed on request, so flag the dog when you book and wait for the host's confirmation rather than assuming. Pet charges vary by booking channel: Booking.com's 2026 terms list $30 per pet per day with a maximum of three pets, while other platforms report a $60 per day charge plus a one-off $60 cleaning fee. Confirm the exact charge on the channel you book through. No breed or size restrictions are published. Service animals are exempt from pet fees.

The vibe

This is a private residential setup rather than a hotel: a small holiday home with a garden and backyard, homely rather than polished, and guest feedback commonly notes the lovely owners and clean rooms alongside the honest trade-off that the rooms are small. Expect a self-contained base with a host, not a front desk.

Getting there and parking

The address is 20 Roslin Street, Moffat Beach, on the northern side of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. It is a residential street, so park as directed by the host. Moffat Beach is an easy walk, and the Caloundra coastal walkway runs along the headland for on-lead exercise.

Close by with the dogs

The Coochin Park dog off-leash area at Dicky Beach is a short drive south for a run, and the headland cafes are close: Groundskeeper Willie Coffee Roasters at Moffat Beach is the local dog-tolerant coffee stop. If the house is booked out, Moffat Beach Motel also takes pets in designated rooms.

More options are on the Queensland pet friendly stays guide and the Caloundra destination page.