Shelly Beach Motel

Shelly Beach Motel is a beachfront motel in Urangan, Hervey Bay, sitting directly across the road from a dog-friendly beach, with designated pet-friendly units, a shared fenced yard and a grass area for dogs on site. It is one of the more genuinely dog-welcoming stays on the Fraser Coast, taking dogs of any size and multiple pets rather than the usual one-small-dog rule.

Dogs at the motel

Dogs of any size are permitted, and multiple pets are allowed, with cats also accepted by request. There is an additional pet fee, but the amount varies by booking, so confirm the current charge when you reserve. Pet-friendly units have access to the shared fenced yard, and the grass area out back handles quick toilet breaks without leaving the property. Request a pet-friendly unit specifically when booking rather than assuming your room is one of them.

The rooms

Reviewers highlight the beachfront position, ocean views from private balconies, renovated bathrooms and friendly owners. Rooms include full-size fridges, which helps on longer stays when you are carting dog food as well as groceries.

Worth knowing

The standout is outside the front door. Fraser Coast Regional Council's Urangan beach zones run 24-hour off-leash, and the stretch by the motel is one of them, so morning swims and evening walks need no timing around tide tables or council hours. Dogs must stay under effective control and be cleaned up after, and any beach not signed off-leash is on-lead.

Close by with the dogs

The dedicated 24/7 off-leash dog beach extends the off-lead options nearby, and the Urangan Public dog park gives a fenced alternative on days the surf is rough. In the Pier precinct, Pier Village Cafe and Salt Cafe Urangan both do coffee runs within a couple of minutes of the motel.

It suits owners who want the beach as their exercise loop and a motel that supplies the yard, not just the tolerance.

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