Quest Caroline Springs

Quest Caroline Springs is a serviced-apartment hotel at 234 Caroline Springs Boulevard that takes dogs on request, which makes it one of the few practical hotel options in Melbourne's west if you are travelling with a pet. Apartments run from studios to one- and two-bedroom layouts, most with a kitchenette, and on-site parking is free.

Dogs at the Quest Caroline Springs

Pets are allowed on request, with a maximum of two pets per booking, and dogs must be house-trained and vaccinated. A nightly pet fee applies, and the exact charge is confirmed when you book rather than published as a flat rate. Third-party listings disagree on whether there is a weight limit, so state your dog's size when you request pet-friendly accommodation and get the apartment allocation confirmed in writing. Not every apartment is available to pet owners, which is why the request needs to happen at booking, not at the desk.

The apartment format is the real advantage: kitchenettes mean you can feed yourself without leaving a dog alone in the room for a restaurant dinner, and guests regularly mention the large layouts and helpful staff.

The vibe

A modern four-star apartment hotel in the middle of a fast-growing western suburb. It is a business-and-traveller property rather than a resort, so expect a clean, functional base with a lake and walking loop nearby rather than on-site dog facilities.

Getting there and parking

Caroline Springs is roughly 25 minutes' drive west of the Melbourne CBD off the Western Freeway, with free on-site parking. The lake and its paved walking loop are close by and make an easy on-lead lap for morning and evening walks, and Boronia Drive Reserve Fenced Dog Park at nearby Hillside is a short drive for an off-lead run.

Close by with the dogs

On the same boulevard, Punthill Caroline Springs is the other apartment hotel in the suburb and also accommodates pets, so you have a fallback if Quest is full. For a meal, WestWaters Entertainment Complex and Saige Bistro are both in Caroline Springs. Browse the wider set of options on the Victoria dog-friendly stays page, or start from the Caroline Springs destination guide.

Before you book: confirm pet-friendly apartment availability, the fee and any size limit directly with the hotel, and check whether your dog can be left alone in the apartment if you plan to work off-site.