Shoalhaven Heads Hotel

The Heads Hotel sits on River Road overlooking the Shoalhaven River, pairing 3.5-star motel-style accommodation with a pub, bistro and beer garden downstairs. For dog owners it is a convenient base: pet-friendly rooms, a dog-welcoming terrace at the bistro, and the river and beach on the doorstep.

The pet policy. The hotel offers designated pet-friendly accommodation, and reviews confirm dogs are permitted in those rooms. The official listing does not publish a size limit or a pet fee, so both are worth confirming when you book. Because only certain rooms are pet-friendly, call ahead on 02 4448 7125 to lock in availability rather than assuming any room will do.

The place. A waterfront pub-hotel with a restaurant, bistro and beer garden on site. Hedy's Bistro here takes dogs on its covered river terrace, so you can eat without leaving your dog behind.

Location and nearby. You are on the main waterfront strip, a short walk from the riverfront path and the 24-hour off-leash section of Shoalhaven Heads Beach. The fenced off-leash dog park at Jerry Bailey Reserve is a quick drive.

Before you book. Confirm which rooms are pet-friendly, any fee, and whether dogs can be left unattended (many pub-hotels require they are not). Ask about ground-floor access if you would rather avoid stairs with an older dog.

Sources

• Shoalhaven Heads Hotel: The Heads Hotel · headshotel.com.au
• The Heads Hotel Motel - Visit NSW · visitnsw.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.