Quest Narre Warren

Quest Narre Warren is a serviced-apartment property at 16/24-30 Victor Crescent, right beside Westfield Fountain Gate in Melbourne's outer south-east. It takes dogs in selected apartments, so you get kitchen and laundry facilities plus a shopping centre on the doorstep, which is a practical combination for a working trip or a family visit with the dog in tow.

Dogs at the apartments

Dogs up to 30kg are accepted, with a maximum of two pets per apartment, and they need to be up to date with vaccinations. The pet fee is on the higher side: around AUD 350 per stay, and it can vary with the length of your booking. Two booking rules matter. First, flag your dog with the front desk at the time of booking rather than on arrival, because pet-friendly apartments are limited. Second, dogs must be on a lead in common areas and cannot be left unattended in the apartment. The property provides food and water bowls, which is one less thing to pack.

Max: the fee is per stay, not per night, so it stings less on a week-long booking than a one-nighter. Get the dog approved when you book, not at check-in, or you risk being turned away.

Worth knowing

The rooms run from studios through to larger apartments with their own kitchen, and guests rate the beds, the modern fit-out and the helpful reception team. Because it is serviced-apartment stock rather than a motel, you can cook for yourself, which suits longer stays with a dog. On-site parking is available, though it is worth confirming whether it is included in your rate when you book. Under City of Casey rules, dogs must be on-lead on footpaths and public areas around the complex.

Close by with the dogs

For off-lead time, the Ryelands Drive Reserve Dog Park at Berwick and the fenced reserve at Cranbourne are both a short drive, and Wilson Botanic Park makes a scenic on-lead walk around the lake. When you would rather not cook, Cinnamon Gate is a local restaurant option nearby.

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