Narimba Motel

Narimba Motel at 4 Narimba Close is one of Port Macquarie's most straightforwardly dog-friendly stays: dogs of any size are accepted, and they stay in the room with you. It is a quiet, budget independent motel in a residential riverside pocket, about five minutes' drive from the town centre.

Dogs at the Narimba Motel

Pets are welcome in the guest rooms for an extra charge of $20 per pet per night, with no size limit, and food and water bowls are available on request. The one firm rule is that pets cannot be left unattended in the rooms, so plan outings that include the dog or clear an arrangement with the owners first.

The motel provides the welcome rather than dog facilities, so pack your own bedding, food and treats. Give them a heads-up about your pet when booking so you land in a suitable room.

Worth knowing

Check-in is contactless via a key lockbox, with instructions emailed ahead, and guests consistently mention the quiet setting and accommodating hosts. A small grassy park a short walk down the street covers a quick evening relief run, though keep the lead on in spring when nesting plovers swoop.

Getting there and parking

The motel sits on Narimba Close near the Hastings River and the Hibbard Ferry terminal, with free on-site parking right by the rooms. Beaches and the town centre are all a short drive away.

While you're out there

For a proper session, Nobbys Beach and the Port Macquarie Dog Friendly Park are both an easy drive, and Ruins Cafe makes a good dog-friendly breakfast stop.

More options are in the New South Wales pet friendly stays guide, and the town's other entries sit on the Port Macquarie destination page.