Ovolo Canberra

Ovolo Canberra is the design-led hotel inside the Nishi building in NewActon, a short walk from Lake Burley Griffin, and it takes dogs through its V.I. Pooch package. That is a curated pet stay rather than a simple pets-allowed policy, which shapes both how you book and what arrives in the room for your dog.

Dogs at Ovolo

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome, capped at one to two dogs per room, with extra fees where a second dog applies; the fee varies with the package and your dates. The key point is to book the V.I. Pooch package directly with the hotel so you are placed in a designated dog-friendly room, rather than booking a standard rate and hoping. The package includes a dog bed, food and water bowls, and a treat bag on arrival, so you can travel a little lighter.

Worth knowing

This is an architecture-forward hotel known for its design, free minibar and lake outlooks, with a vegetarian restaurant on site. One practical note from guest feedback: some rooms run without air conditioning, which is worth checking if you are travelling with a dog in a Canberra summer. Also ask the hotel about house rules on leaving a dog unattended in the room.

Getting there and parking

NewActon sits on the western edge of the city centre, walkable and green, with the lake and its dog-friendly paths a few minutes away and cafes at the doorstep for a footpath coffee with the dog. On-site parking keeps the arrival simple.

Nearby with the dogs

For the daily walk, the Molonglo River and Lake Burley Griffin loop track starts close by and is the obvious leg-stretch. The Glasshouse Cafe is the listed dog-friendly cafe nearby for breakfast before you head out.

More options are on the Canberra destination page and in the ACT stays index.