Motel Northview

Motel Northview is a family-owned motel at 1 Phillip Street in North Mackay with a reputation that matters if you travel with a big dog or more than one: large dogs are permitted, up to three dogs per room, and guests regularly book in with multiple big breeds without fuss. Around 4.5 from nearly 200 reviews, with the pet-friendliness, tidy rooms and quiet nights called out repeatedly.

Dogs at Motel Northview

Dogs of any size are welcome, including large breeds, with a maximum of three per room. A per-pet nightly charge applies, reported as $20 per pet per day on booking platforms and around $30 in pet directories, so confirm the exact figure and how many dogs you are bringing when you book. Service animals are exempt from fees. Standard motel courtesy applies: keep dogs off the beds, clean up in the grounds, and do not leave dogs barking or unattended for long stretches. Bring your own bedding and bowls to be safe.

Worth knowing

This is a straightforward, clean motel rather than a resort. Rooms are spacious and quiet, beds rate well, and the hot water and showers get consistent mentions from guests who have been on the road all day. If you want resort facilities, look elsewhere in Mackay; if you want a room where a 40kg dog is not a problem, this is the pick.

Getting there and parking

Phillip Street is in North Mackay, a few minutes' drive from the Bruce Highway exit and the city centre. Parking is free and at your door, which makes unloading a car full of dog gear painless. The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and the river walks are a short drive away for on-lead leg stretches.

Close by with the dogs

For coffee before you head out, Woodman's Axe Espresso Bar is a well-liked stop in town. If Northview is full, Coral Cay Resort is the other Mackay stay on the books. More options in the region are on the Mackay destination page, and the full list is in the QLD stays index.

Max: Three dogs in one room and nobody blinked at my size. The humans said the shower was good too.