Arosa Motel

Arosa Motel is a budget motor inn at 220 Pacific Highway on the southern edge of Coffs Harbour, close to the stadium precinct and a short drive from the CBD and Jetty. Guest feedback is mixed, and its dog policy is reported inconsistently between booking channels, so this is a call-first stay rather than a book-and-hope one.

Dogs at the Arosa Motel

Booking channels conflict: some list the motel as pet-friendly, with select units taking dogs by prior arrangement for around $25 per pet per night, while other platforms state pets are not allowed. Policies at budget motels also change often and can apply only to specific rooms. Ring the motel on (02) 6652 3555 or use the website contact before you book, confirm which room type takes a dog, and get the fee and rules confirmed. Do not arrive with a dog on an unverified booking.

The vibe

Straightforward highway-motel rooms with fridges, and the consistent positives in feedback are clean rooms, good showers and a comfortable bed at a low rate. The consistent negatives are traffic noise from the Pacific Highway and a streetscape where some guests have felt uneasy at night, so ask for a room away from the road when you book.

Getting there and out with the dog

The motel sits on the highway about two kilometres from the city centre, with off-street parking at the door. For exercise, Thompsons Road Reserve Fenced Dog Park is roughly 400 metres away, one of the closest fenced dog parks to any motel in Coffs Harbour, so a morning and evening off-lead session is easy even without a car trip.

Coffee and breakfast are a short drive at Twenty46 in the CBD or Village Pantry. If Arosa cannot take your dog, Toreador Motel is the proven dog-friendly motel a few blocks from the shopping strip, and NSW pet friendly stays lists more options. The local guide is at Coffs Harbour.