Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas is an apartment-style stay at 189 Newcastle Road in Jesmond, on Newcastle's western side, with one of the clearer pet policies in the area: dogs of any size are accepted in designated rooms for a flat, published fee. It is a budget, self-contained option rather than a full-service hotel.

Dogs at the villas

Dogs of any size are accepted, and cats may be allowed on request with management. The pet fee is AU$20 per pet per night, and service animals are exempt. The catch to know before booking: pet-friendly rooms are the Budget 1-Bedroom Apartments specifically, not every room type on the property, so confirm that category is available for your dates and arrange the pet at the time of booking rather than at check-in.

The vibe

Each villa is self-contained with its own kitchen and living space, which suits a dog settling into a routine far better than a single hotel room. Expect no-frills comfort: it is a practical, budget-minded base handy to the university and the motorway rather than a resort stay, and it works best for travellers who want their own space and a straightforward pet policy they can plan around. Pet rooms are a limited pool and fill ahead of the general calendar during Newcastle event weekends, so book direct and early.

While you're out there

Wallsend Dog Off-Leash Area is the closest off-lead option to the west, and Newcastle Dogs Beach gives you a proper sand-and-surf session a short drive east. The Golden Goat at Kotara is a coffee stop on the way through.

More options are on the New South Wales pet friendly stays guide and the Jesmond destination page.