Glasshouse Mountains & Beerwah Motel

The short version. The Glasshouse Mountains & Beerwah Motel is a straightforward, budget motel that keeps three dedicated pet-friendly units - so dogs are genuinely catered for here, but only in those specific rooms. Book one of them explicitly; not every room takes a dog.

The pet policy. Three units are set aside for pets, each with hard floors instead of carpet and easy access to a grassy area, which is a sensible setup for muddy paws. Dogs of any size are accepted per BringFido, but they must be vaccinated and flea-free. A fee of around AU$15 per pet, per night applies, and dogs must be leashed whenever they are outside the room. Confirm the current fee and any unattended-dog rule when you book.

The place. A no-frills motel reviewed for comfortable beds, clean linen and a pool, and it takes last-minute bookings well. The main gripe in reviews is road noise, so if your dog is noise-sensitive, ask for a quieter room away from the road, ideally one of the pet units with the back veranda.

Who it suits. Travellers wanting a cheap, practical overnight base near the Glass House Mountains and Australia Zoo, with a dog that copes with motel-style rooms and some passing traffic noise.

Getting there. Central to Beerwah and the Glass House Mountains district. Mill Park Fenced Dog Park in town is a handy off-leash stop, and the surrounding hinterland has plenty of leashed walking.

Before you book, ask for one of the three pet units by name, confirm the per-night pet fee, and request a room away from the road if noise matters.

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.