MainStay Suites Kew

MainStay Suites Kew, formerly Aligned Corporate Residences Kew, is a serviced-apartment stay at 19 Walpole Street in the Melbourne inner east that accepts dogs and cats overnight. With apartment-style space and an outdoor pool, it is built for longer or self-catered stays, and the pet terms reflect that rather than a casual overnight drop-in.

Dogs at MainStay Suites Kew

Both dogs and cats are accepted, but the fee is the headline: a non-refundable AUD 350 per accommodation, per stay. That is steep for one night and starts to make sense across a week-long work trip or a family visit. Certified service animals are exempt from the fee.

House rules are clear once you are in: pets stay on a controlled leash in common areas, and they are not permitted on the beds, sofa beds or couches, so bring your own pet bedding along with food and water bowls. The property may set additional conditions or require a damage deposit, so confirm the current terms directly when you book rather than after arrival.

Pepsi: do the maths before you book. One night at 350 dollars is hard to justify, but spread over five nights this becomes one of the more comfortable dog-friendly bases in the inner east.

Worth knowing

This suits owners after genuine apartment space in Kew whose dog is happy settling on its own bedding rather than the furniture, and who are staying long enough for the flat fee to amortise. Policies at serviced apartments change, including accepted pet types and sizes, so call ahead.

While you're out there

Kew is well served for dog space: Victoria Park and Hays Paddock both run designated off-lead areas a short drive away. For coffee with the dog in the morning, Willo Cafe is a local option nearby.

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