The Albury Regent Motel

The Albury Regent Motel is an owner-run motel in central Albury, on the Murray River border town's main accommodation strip, that welcomes small to medium dogs in designated pet-friendly rooms. It is a comfortable, well-run stopover for travellers crossing the Hume Highway with the dog aboard.

Dogs at the Albury Regent Motel

The motel takes small to medium dogs, and guest reports put the weight guide at around 25kg per pet, usually with up to two pets allowed. A pet fee applies, though the exact amount is not consistently advertised, so get the figure when you book. A note of caution: some booking engines list the motel as no pets allowed, which conflicts with the motel's own pet-friendly rooms and Albury Wodonga's official dog-friendly guide, so the phone call matters here more than usual. Confirm your dog's size is acceptable, which rooms take pets, and the fee before you commit.

Max: When one booking site says no pets and the local tourism guide says yes, ring the motel. The desk decides, not the listing.

The rooms and the run of the place

Rooms are spacious and tidy, with comfortable beds and kitchenette options, and the owners and reception get consistent praise from guests. There is EV charging on site, which makes it an easy pick if you are running an electric car on the drive between Sydney and Melbourne. The motel is owner-run, so the people at the desk are also the people setting the pet rules.

Close by with the dogs

The Murray River foreshore paths and the Albury Botanic Gardens are within reach for an on-lead walk. For a meal, Public House is a dog-welcoming pub in town, and House of Ivy is a cafe option. If the Regent cannot fit your dog, Allawa Motor Inn and The Cottage Motor Inn Albury both run pet-friendly rooms. More choices are on the NSW stays page and the Albury guide.

Call ahead, confirm the weight limit fits your dog, and get the pet fee in writing before you book.