White Lanterns Motel

White Lanterns Motel is a budget motel at 2121 Gold Coast Highway in Miami, mid-way between Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads, that takes dogs in selected rooms. It is a cheap, no-frills base a short walk from the beach, and the pet terms are workable if you sort them before you arrive.

Dogs at the White Lanterns Motel

Dogs up to 15 kg are accepted, one pet per stay, and only in specific pet-designated rooms, so ask which room you will get when you book. Pets stay free, with a refundable deposit of 50 dollars per stay covering potential cleaning; service animals are exempt from fees. Dogs must be supervised and you need to contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival to arrange the pet stay. Booking platforms report different fee and size details, so confirm the deposit, the weight limit and the room directly with the motel before paying anything.

The place

It is a straightforward two level motel with a pool and on-site parking, a plain and practical layout rather than a polished one. Guest feedback is mixed, with the value and the location praised more often than the rooms and bathrooms, so set expectations at basic and clean.

Close by with the dogs

The Burleigh Esplanade is the best walk from the door: an on-lead stretch of path and parkland running south toward Burleigh Heads. On the sand itself, City of Gold Coast rules keep dogs leashed on the oceanway and out of flagged swimming zones. Niche Espresso and Hide N Seek Espresso both take dogs at outdoor tables along the highway strip, and Miami Tavern is the local pub option for a meal with the dog nearby.

More options are on the Queensland dog-friendly stays guide and the Miami destination page.