Tallowwood House Luxury Bed & Breakfast Port Macquarie

Tallowwood House Luxury Bed & Breakfast sits at 34 Reading Street in Port Macquarie, a short stroll from Shelly Beach and tucked under a rainforest canopy. It is an adults-only retreat with two curated suites, and it is one of the few genuinely high-end stays in the region that takes dogs.

Dogs at the Tallowwood House

Dogs are accepted on request, with no extra pet charge listed on booking sites, but you must book the right room: the Driftwood Suite, a deluxe king room with a concrete bath overlooking the tropical garden, is the designated dog-friendly suite. The other suite does not take pets, so state clearly when booking that you are bringing a dog and ask the hosts to confirm the allocation. This is a guest house rather than a pet-equipped motel, so bring your own bowls, bed and food.

Pepsi: one suite for dogs means no dawn negotiations in the hallway with strangers. Worth the phone call.

The vibe

Think soft linens, a king bed, private terrace and garden outlooks rather than a travel-motel corridor. Quiet hours run from 8pm to 8am, which suits a settled dog and rules out a restless one. Breakfast is part of the deal, and the whole setting is leafy and restorative.

Getting there and parking

The house is in a quiet residential pocket off the Shelly Beach side of town, an easy drive from the Port Macquarie town centre with off-street parking at the property. From the front door you can walk to Shelly Beach, and the coastal walk, dog-friendly cafes and beaches are all within a few minutes by car.

While you're out there

Joe Crow and Stormbird is the closest coffee stop in Shelly Beach, and Stuart Park Fenced Dog Park gives your dog a proper off-leash run during the day.

More options are on the NSW pet friendly stays guide and the Port Macquarie destination page.