The Grange Resort - Hervey Bay

The Grange Resort is a villa-style resort in Urangan, close to the Hervey Bay foreshore, with self-contained one and two-bedroom villas and townhouses, a pool and a swim-up bar. It is one of the clearer pet policies on the Fraser Coast: up to two dogs per booking, with a published fee, so long as you are in a designated pet-friendly room.

Dogs at The Grange

Two dogs are allowed per booking, with a maximum weight of 20kg each. A pet fee of AUD 50 per pet applies, and the exact amount can vary with the length of your stay, so confirm it at booking. Pets are only permitted in specific designated rooms, which means you cannot book any villa and assume a dog is fine; pick a pet-friendly villa or townhouse when you reserve. Service animals are exempt from the fee. The self-contained setup, with full kitchens and private outdoor space, suits longer stays with a dog far better than a standard motel room.

Max: two dogs at 20kg each is the published cap, and the fee is per pet. Book the pet-friendly room type, not just the resort, or you will be moving vans at check-in.

The vibe

Guests consistently mention the clean villas, the space in the two-bedroom townhouses and the welcoming host, alongside the pool and swim-up bar. It reads as a quiet, apartment-style resort rather than a full-service hotel, which is exactly what most dog owners want on a beach holiday: a door that opens onto grass and a fridge that works.

Getting there and the beach run

The resort sits a short drive from the Urangan foreshore and the marina end of the Esplanade, with free parking on site. The Urangan stretch of the Hervey Bay foreshore has 24-hour off-leash beach access under Fraser Coast Regional Council rules, so early morning and late afternoon walks are uncomplicated. Stick to the signed zones: some sections near the marina are dog-free, and the beaches south of the marina are closed to dogs entirely from September to March for migratory shorebirds. Carry a leash even in off-leash zones and check the signage at your access point.

Close by with the dogs

The Urangan 24/7 off-leash dog beach is the main draw, and Urangan Public dog park adds a fenced option inland. For coffee, Salt Cafe Urangan is a short drive up the Esplanade.

More options are on the Queensland pet friendly stays guide and the Urangan destination page.