City Oasis Inn Townsville

This 4-star CBD motel at 143 Wills Street is one of the few genuinely central Townsville stays that puts dogs in rooms, set among mature tropical gardens with a lagoon-style pool and a BBQ area. The pet setup is the reason it earns a spot on a dog-friendly itinerary for the city.

Dogs at the inn

Dogs stay in designated pet-friendly rooms, which are tiled and located on the ground floor, so request one specifically when you book. A pet fee applies, but the current amount and any size limits are not clearly published, so confirm both directly with the motel before paying. The house rules are the standard sensible set: never leave your dog unattended in the room, keep pets off the furniture, and clean up after them straight away, including on the lawns. Bring your own bowls and bedding to make check-in easy.

Max: tiled ground-floor room, lawn right outside the door for late-night wees, and the pool deck a few steps away. Book the pet room by phone, not the website.

The vibe

Reviewers consistently mention the pool, the comfy beds and the quiet rooms, and the gardens give the whole place a resort feel that is unusual for a CBD block. The kitchenette in each room helps with self-catering, which matters when you would rather eat in with the dog than leave it alone for a restaurant run.

Getting there and parking

The motel is in the heart of Townsville with free on-site parking, though note the 2.7m height limit if you are in a high-roof van or a 4WD with a roof cage. The Strand foreshore is a short drive or a decent walk away for on-lead exercise, and the city's cafes and parks are all close by.

Close by with the dogs

For a stretch of the legs, the Castle Hill Goat Track is minutes away if you are up for a climb, and Turvey Bakehouse is a solid coffee stop near the foreshore. If this motel is booked out, The Robert Towns is another central option to check, and Little Fletchers pours locally made beers in town.

For more options across the state, browse dog-friendly stays in Queensland, or plan the rest of the trip with our Townsville City guide.