Harbour Lodge Motel

Harbour Lodge Motel on Roseberry Street is an older, quiet motel in a walkable pocket of Gladstone Central that takes pets overnight, including both dogs and cats. It is a sensible, low-cost base for travellers passing through the port city with an animal in the car, provided you lock in a pet room ahead of arrival.

Dogs at the Harbour Lodge

Up to two pets per room are allowed, with a fee of $20 per pet per day plus a deposit of around $100 per stay. Booking platforms also flag a substantial cleaning charge, up to $300, if the room needs deep cleaning after your pet, so the true cost depends on how your dog behaves. Several room types are no-pets, including at least one advertised deluxe double, so pet availability is room-specific and worth confirming by phone. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

The place itself

Guests describe spacious, tidy rooms with comfortable beds and air conditioning in a quiet location, and there is a pool on site. It is an older motel rather than a modern build, which is reflected in the price. The address is 16 Roseberry Street, close enough to the CBD that an evening lead walk around the blocks is easy, though on-site green space is limited, so plan toilet stops around nearby parks rather than the grounds.

Close by with the dogs

For an off-lead run, Webb Park's fenced dog park in West Gladstone is the town's dedicated secure space, a few minutes' drive away. For coffee in the morning, Boosted Beans and Lightbox Espresso are both in the central blocks. If you have a spare half day, the Tannum Sands dog beach is about half an hour south.

Pepsi: Ask for the deposit and cleaning terms when you book the pet room, so the $20 nightly fee does not surprise you with a $300 footnote.

More options across the region are on the Queensland dog-friendly stays page, and the Gladstone Central guide collects the suburb's other dog-friendly stops.