Lillypilly's Cottages & Day Spa

Lillypilly's Cottages and Day Spa is a couples escape on the Maleny Montville Road, where the cottages carry fireplaces, spa baths and big balconies over the Obi Obi valley, and the day spa sits on site. What makes it notable for dog owners is that every cottage takes pets, but on unusually specific terms: this is a stay built around one small, well-mannered dog per cottage rather than an open-door pet policy.

Dogs at the Lillypilly's Cottages

The conditions matter here, so read them before booking. Management welcomes one small, non-moulting or low-moulting breed per cottage, at their discretion, and you should flag your dog at the time of booking so they can confirm. Dogs must be well trained and cannot be left alone in the cottage at any time, which shapes your days: either the dog comes with you or one of you stays home. Off the beds and lounges entirely, and a $100 cleaning fee applies if the rules are broken. If your dog sheds heavily or barks when left, this is not the property to test it at.

The vibe

This is a quiet, grown-up hinterland retreat: valley views from the balcony, a fire going in cooler months, and a spa bath waiting after a day out. It suits a couple travelling with a small, calm dog that is happy to lounge on a rug by the fireplace. The grounds are compact rather than sprawling, so expect a garden wander rather than acres of running space, and walk the dog out front on a lead.

Getting there

The property sits on the Maleny Montville Road, a few minutes from Maleny town centre and about 30 minutes from the Bruce Highway at Landsborough. You will want a car; parking is at the door of each cottage. Maleny is roughly an hour and a half from Brisbane.

Max: Book with the dog mentioned up front and bring your own bed and towels for them. Keep the plan simple: walk in the morning, spa and fire in the afternoon.

While you're out there

Down the range, Pioneer Park Fenced Dog Park at Landsborough is a safe run to break the drive, and the Ewen Maddock Dam Main Track is a good on-lead walk nearby. In town, Whit N Whimsy is a dog-welcoming coffee stop, and if you want a bigger, multi-cottage alternative, Jacaranda Cottages at Witta is also pet friendly with more ground to roam.

Find more pet friendly stays in Queensland or plan around Maleny with a dog.