Glasshouse Mountains & Beerwah Motel

The Glasshouse Mountains & Beerwah Motel at 1116 Steve Irwin Way 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 by name; arriving with a dog without a pet unit booked can mean refusal at check-in.

Dogs at the motel

The three pet units have hard floors instead of carpet and direct access to a grassy area, a sensible setup for muddy paws after Glass House Mountains walks. Dog bowls, beds and poop bags are available at reception. BringFido lists dogs of any size as accepted, provided they are vaccinated and flea-free. Rules are clearly stated: dogs on a leash whenever outside the unit, never left unattended inside, and strictly kept out of the pool and pool enclosure. The motel's own pet page does not advertise a fixed surcharge, so confirm any fee for your dates when booking.

Worth knowing

Reviews rate the beds, linen and pool and note it handles last-minute bookings well. The common gripe is road noise from Steve Irwin Way, so if your dog is noise-sensitive, ask for a pet unit on the quieter side with the back veranda.

Getting there and parking

The motel is central to Beerwah and an easy base for the Glass House Mountains district and Australia Zoo, which sits just up the road. Note the zoo itself is strictly no dogs, and cars heat fast in Queensland, so plan a boarding day or keep someone with the dog. Off-street parking is at the door.

Close by with the dogs

The Mill Park fenced dog park is in town for off-lead time, and The Local Beerwah cafe and bar is a handy dog-friendly feed. For alternatives, Blackwattle Farm B&B and farmstay and Beerwah Caravan Park are both listed nearby, and the Queensland dog friendly stays guide plus the Beerwah destination guide cover the rest.