Murray Bridge Motor Inn

Murray Bridge Motor Inn is a quiet, ground-floor motel on the eastern side of the river at 22-30 Adelaide Road, set among native bush gardens rather than the town centre bustle. It is listed as pet-friendly, but pet-friendly units are limited, so confirming ahead is the whole game with this one.

Dogs at the Murray Bridge Motor Inn

Pets are generally allowed in specific pet-friendly rooms, usually on the ground floor with direct outside access, which makes late-night toilet breaks easy. Call the motel directly on (08) 8532 1090 before booking to confirm a pet-friendly room is free and whether a surcharge applies. There is a lawn area at the rear for a quick stretch and an undercover barbecue area, but no dedicated water bowls or treats, so bring your own. Ample off-street parking and level ground-floor access make unloading a dog and gear simple.

Worth knowing

Reviewers describe clean, affordable, comfortable ground-floor units with aircon, fridges and friendly staff, in a garden setting away from the highway strip. It is a handy base for The Bend Motorsport Park, Monarto Safari Park and day trips into the Barossa, and it works for travellers who want a quiet room rather than town-centre action.

Out with the dog nearby

Sturt Reserve and Thiele Reserve along the River Murray are close for an on-lead riverfront walk; general riverside areas stay on-lead unless signed otherwise. For off-lead time, the Rural City of Murray Bridge designates Johnstone Park and White Park among its off-leash areas, with dogs under effective control, back on lead entering and exiting, and a two-dog limit per handler. Kinchina Conservation Park is a short drive for a longer on-lead bush walk. If the pet rooms are taken, Murray Bridge Show Grounds is the other listing in this suburb.

More options are under dog friendly stays in SA and in the Murray Bridge guide.

Max: The phone number is on this page for a reason. Pet rooms here are few, and the ground-floor outside door is the difference between a good stopover and a corridor parade at midnight.