Highlander Motor Inn & Apartments Toowoomba

The Highlander Motor Inn and Apartments on James Street in South Toowoomba runs one of the clearer pet policies on the Darling Downs: dogs of any size are accepted in designated pet-friendly rooms for a flat nightly fee, with both upstairs and downstairs options. It is a straightforward choice for an overnight stop or a longer apartment stay with your dog.

Dogs at the Highlander

Pet-friendly rooms are limited and subject to availability, so mention your dog when booking and confirm directly with reception. There is no size limit, and a pet fee of 25 dollars per night applies. The pet rooms include both upstairs and downstairs motel options, so flag your preference early, particularly if stairs are an issue for an older dog.

Max: book direct and say the word dog up front. The pet rooms are a subset of the motel rooms, and turning up hoping for one is a gamble.

The vibe

Beyond the pet rooms there is a standard motor inn setup: motel rooms and ground-level apartments, free Wi-Fi and parking, an outdoor saltwater pool, a barbecue area and a licensed restaurant on site. It holds a strong rating across a large review base, so the basics are reliably in order.

Getting there and parking

The inn sits at 226-228 James Street in South Toowoomba, an easy drive in from the Warrego Highway side of town with free on-site parking at the door. Picnic Point and the city gardens are a few minutes away by car, which makes it a practical base for walking the city's parks with your dog.

While you're out there

For a proper off-leash run, Queens Park dog off-leash area at East Toowoomba is the closest listed option, and Laurel Bank Park nearby is good for an on-lead stroll. In the mornings, Ruthmor Villas is a local cafe option in the same suburb.

More options are on the Queensland pet-friendly stays guide and the South Toowoomba destination page.