Le George Motel

Le George Motel sits at 4 Hollingworth Street on the river side of Port Macquarie, about a 10 minute walk from the town centre, and it is one of the few motels in town that genuinely takes dogs rather than tolerating them. Dogs of any size are accepted, which is unusual, and the room rates stay in the affordable range.

Dogs at the Le George Motel

The terms are simple and published: dogs of any size are welcome for 20 dollars per pet per night, and cats are generally not taken. Dogs must be leashed on the property and cannot be left unattended in the room. Pets are not allowed on the furniture, so bring a pet bed. Guests regularly mention the reception staff greeting canine arrivals well, and some rooms have patio access, which makes getting in and out with a dog easier. Request a pet-friendly room directly with the motel when you book.

The place

It is a tidy, well-kept budget motel with a reputation for welcoming staff and renovated, comfortable rooms. Some rooms have parquet flooring, which copes better with a dog than carpet. Rooms look over the Hastings River side, and the quiet street keeps the stay restful despite being close to town.

Close by with the dogs

The river foreshore and the coastal walkway give you easy on-lead walking in both directions, and Stuart Park Fenced Dog Park is a short drive north for a proper off-lead run. Nobbys Beach is the closest patch of sand with council rules that vary by zone. Bloom PMQ takes dogs at outdoor tables in the town centre. For a bigger, park-style base with the dog, NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park sits right on the breakwall.

More options are on the New South Wales dog-friendly stays guide and the Port Macquarie destination page.