Park Avenue Hotel Motel

Park Avenue Hotel Motel sits on the corner of Haynes and Main Streets in Park Avenue, on Rockhampton's north side. It is a casual, no-frills highway stopover with an on-site bistro, a sports bar and a beer garden, and a defined set of pet-friendly rooms that makes it a practical overnight base for a road trip with the dog.

Dogs at the Park Avenue Hotel Motel

Dogs of any size are accepted, along with cats, but only in designated pet-friendly rooms, so call the motel directly and have one held at booking rather than hoping a standard room qualifies. The pet fee is around AUD 30 per room per stay, charged on arrival; confirm the current amount when you book. Pets must not be left unattended in the room, which means planning meals and any non-dog errands around your dog or taking turns.

Max: a bistro downstairs and a dog upstairs in a ground-floor room. Road trip logistics, solved.

The vibe

This is a functional budget stop with comfortable beds and a kids menu, not a resort. Ground-level rooms make the trip from car to room with a dog painless, free parking is on site, and the bistro covers dinner without a drive. Check with staff whether the outdoor dining areas take dogs before you assume a table.

Getting there and parking

The motel is in North Rockhampton with easy Bruce Highway access, an IGA and other conveniences within walking distance. Local parkland around Park Avenue gives a quick toilet-break option, and the Fitzroy River walks in central Rockhampton are five to ten minutes by car for a proper leg stretch.

While you're out there

The Kershaw Gardens Free Campground is the nearby budget alternative in the same suburb, and Livin The Bean cafe in Frenchville is a dog-friendly coffee stop for the morning after.

More options are on the QLD pet friendly stays guide and the Park Avenue destination page.