Fitzroy Hotel Rockhampton

The Fitzroy Hotel is a traditional budget pub stay at 366 East Street in Depot Hill, on Rockhampton's southern bank of the Fitzroy River just outside the city centre, and it takes dogs for overnight accommodation. For road-trippers working the Bruce Highway through Central Queensland, that makes it a practical stop: a classic country pub with rooms, secured on-site parking and a pool, where the dog is not an afterthought.

Dogs at the Fitzroy Hotel

The hotel lists pets as allowed on booking platforms, and comments from previous guests on social media indicate dogs are permitted inside the rooms, though typically not on the beds. No size limits or pet fees are published anywhere public, and the policy is on the informal side, so call the hotel before you book to confirm the current charge, which rooms are open to dog owners, and where your dog is welcome to walk on the property. There are no pet-specific amenities, so bring your own water bowl, bedding and everything else the dog needs.

The pub

Accommodation is a small set of budget rooms with non-smoking options, attached to a working pub that guests rate for friendly staff, cold beer, karaoke nights and an easygoing atmosphere. The pool is a genuine bonus in Central Queensland heat, and the secured parking matters when the wagon is loaded with dog gear. The hotel sits close to the heritage tourist trail along the river, and Rockhampton Airport is roughly a 10-minute drive.

Close by with the dogs

For an off-lead run, Wandal Off Leash Dog Park is a fenced option a short drive away, and Berserker Leash Free Dog Park sits across the river. The riverbank near the hotel is good for an on-lead leg stretch. In the CBD, Coffee Society Rockhampton handles the morning coffee run. If you would rather have a self-contained cabin with the dog inside, Southside Holiday Village offers pet-friendly cabins as an alternative. Compare more dog friendly stays in QLD or the Depot Hill guide before you book.