Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens

Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens is a self-contained apartment stay at 8 Royal Lane in Fitzroy, across from the Carlton Gardens end of town and a short walk from Gertrude Street. It takes dogs by arrangement, and the apartment format is the real draw for dog owners: a full kitchen, your own washing machine and dryer, and BBQ facilities make a multi-night stay with a dog far easier than a standard hotel room.

Dogs at the apartments

Pets are allowed on request and a charge applies: the stated pet fee is $200 per stay, with a maximum pet size of 20kg. Pet-allocated rooms are limited and not published, so you need to contact the property directly at booking to confirm a pet-friendly room exists for your dates. Do this before you pay for anything else, because approval is per-arrangement rather than automatic.

Max: at $200 a stay this is not a casual add-on. It makes sense for trips of several nights where a kitchen and laundry earn their keep.

Worth knowing

The apartments are spacious with skylights, though the decor is dated in places; you are trading polish for practicality and location. Because you self-cater, feeding a dog on its usual routine is simple, and the in-room laundry handles wet towels and muddy paws after park sessions. When you call to confirm the pet room, also ask about any cleaning terms or stay conditions that apply to pets so there are no surprises at checkout.

While you're out there

The Yarra Park Dog Off Leash Area at East Melbourne is the closest directory option for a proper run, and Clayton Reserve is another off-leash pick a short drive away. For breakfast with the dog, Sweet Marie's Cafe in Carlton is the nearest listing, and The Rainbow Hotel is the local pub option. If the apartments are full, Zagame's House in Carlton is the next stay on the directory.

More options are on the Victoria pet friendly stays guide and the Fitzroy destination page.