Golf Place Inn

Golf Place Inn is a budget, motel-style stay at 24 Golf Place in Primbee, next to Port Kembla Golf Club and a short drive from Lake Illawarra and Windang Beach. It takes dogs in designated pet-friendly rooms, which makes it a practical, no-fuss base for an Illawarra coast trip with the dog on board.

Dogs at the Golf Place Inn

Dogs are restricted to designated pet-friendly rooms, including queen single and family configurations, and only some of the property's rooms qualify, so you need to call ahead and lock one in rather than arrive hoping. Large dogs are accepted. Expect an extra charge of around AUD 30 per stay plus a one-off cleaning fee of around AUD 30; service animals are exempt. Confirm both the fee and the room type directly when booking, since pet-friendly rooms are limited and golf weekends fill the place.

Pet-friendly rooms are generally ground floor with parking right outside, which helps with loading a dog and gear without stairs (upper rooms are stairs-only). Bring your own bedding, bowls and treats, as in-room dog amenities aren't guaranteed. The property also runs a pool, tennis court and an on-site restaurant and bar, with kitchenettes in some rooms.

The vibe

Max: confirm the pet fee and room type by phone before you arrive. Budget rooms and pet-friendly rooms both move fast on golf weekends.

This is a functional rather than boutique stay: golf course outlooks, comfortable beds and a laid-back atmosphere, best suited to a short trip or overnight stopover rather than a long holiday base. Reviews sit at the modest end, so set expectations accordingly and treat it as what it is, a convenient dog-accepting room near the water.

Getting there and parking

The inn sits on Windang Road, an easy pull-off from the Princes Highway, with free on-site parking. Warrawong's supermarkets and pet stores are about five minutes away for supplies, and Windang Beach plus the Lake Illawarra foreshore are a short drive for walks with the dog.

While you're out there

The Windang Dog Beach is the obvious outing for an off-leash run, and The Rosy Lea Cafe is in Primbee for the coffee stop. Lakeside Inn at Windang is the nearby alternative if Golf Place is booked out. More options are under pet friendly stays in NSW, and there's more around Primbee.