Shaen Street Motel and Cafe

Shaen Street Motel and Cafe is a renovated motel in a quiet part of Port Lincoln, with updated, themed rooms and an on-site cafe. It accepts dogs in a specific room rather than across the board, so the room you book matters.

The pet policy. Dogs are accepted in the Deluxe Queen Room, which is generally listed with a shared private patio. No specific size limit is published. Worth flagging: the general terms and policies page states pets are not allowed in the motel, while the Deluxe Queen is listed as pet-friendly, so this reads as a designated pet room within an otherwise no-pets motel. Confirm directly that you are booking the pet-friendly Deluxe Queen, and ask about any pet fee, which is not clearly listed.

The place. Reviewers highlight updated, renovated rooms with themes, good bed comfort, a small fridge and coffee machine, and a quiet location. The on-site cafe is a handy extra.

Who it suits. Good for a couple wanting a tidy, renovated room with the dog, provided you secure the right room. Not a fit if the Deluxe Queen is booked out, since other rooms do not take pets.

Before you book. Confirm the Deluxe Queen pet-friendly room is available for your dates, clarify any fee and the patio setup, and ask about size limits. Bring your own dog bedding and water bowl.

Good for a renovated, central-ish base with the dog, as long as you lock in the Deluxe Queen. Confirm the pet room and fee at booking given the conflicting policy notes.

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.