Queanbeyan Motel

The Queanbeyan Motel on Crawford Street is a central, well-rated motel that takes dogs overnight for a modest nightly fee, which makes it a practical stop on the way into Canberra or across to the coast. The rules are explicit, and the deposit is the part that catches people out.

Dogs at the Queanbeyan Motel

Dogs stay overnight subject to a few clear conditions. The pet fee is $12 per pet, per night, and a $200 deposit is taken on arrival and returned at check-out, so budget for it on top of the room rate. Pets must be fully house-trained, they are not permitted on the beds or furniture, and you need to bring your own bedding for them.

The motel asks that you request a pet-friendly room in advance rather than turning up with a dog and hoping. Ask which rooms are designated for pets and whether any size limit applies when you book, since the public listing does not spell either out, and terms can change between booking channels.

Worth knowing

This is a straightforward traveller's motel rather than a resort-style stay: the appeal is location and an honest pet policy at a low fee, not grounds or facilities. The $12 nightly fee is unusually modest for the region, and the refundable deposit is the standard trade-off. Pack your dog's bedding and a towel for wet days, because the no-furniture rule applies for the whole stay.

Getting there

The motel sits on Crawford Street in the Queanbeyan town centre, just over the border from Canberra and handy to the shops and cafes along Monaro Street. The Queanbeyan River paths are close by for an on-leash walk, and the drive into Civic takes about 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Close by with the dogs

Thirty 4 Café & Restaurant is a local stop near the centre, and Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park - QRCP is an alternative if you are travelling with a van. For an off-leash run, Kinlyside Avenue Fenced Dog Park is a short drive south.

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