Golden Age Motor Inn

The Golden Age Motor Inn is a well-reviewed motel in central Queanbeyan, an easy walk to the shops, that sets aside designated pet-friendly rooms for guests travelling with a dog or cat. If you want a comfortable base near Canberra without paying capital-city rates, it is a solid pick with a clear, published pet policy.

Dogs at the Golden Age

Well-socialised dogs and cats are welcome in specific pet-friendly rooms, which you must request at the time of booking rather than on arrival. The fee is $20 per pet per night under the motel's own terms, though some third-party booking sites quote around $15, so confirm the charge when you book. Up to two pets are the usual limit per room. House rules are firm: pets cannot be left alone in the room, dogs stay leashed outside and out of the common indoor areas, and you must bring your own pet bedding because animals are strictly off the furniture. Pets should be vaccinated and registered with a collar tag carrying your phone number.

Max: Book a pet room by name when you reserve and check the per-night fee, the room type is the whole game here.

The rooms

Guests consistently note comfortable beds, renovated and quiet rooms, kitchenettes, free coffee and the complimentary muffins that give the place its welcoming streak. It is an easy walk to Queanbeyan's shops and cafes.

Close by with the dogs

The Queanbeyan river walk is on-lead only, but it still makes a good stretch-the-legs loop before checkout. For proper off-lead time, The Scar in Karabar is Queanbeyan-Palerang's fully fenced park, with separate enclosures for small and large dogs, obstacles, seating and water. Around town, Thirty 4 Café & Restaurant does breakfast near the centre and The Royal Hotel QBN covers dinner within walking distance.

The no-pets-left-alone rule means planning meals around the dog if you did not bring a second handler, so it suits travellers happy to eat at dog-friendly spots or take turns heading out.

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