Prince of Wales Wagga

The Prince of Wales is a pub-style hotel on Fitzmaurice Street in Wagga Wagga, set along the Murrumbidgee, and it takes dogs by prior arrangement in a handful of ground-floor pet-friendly rooms. The one thing that matters most: approval has to be requested and confirmed before you arrive, not negotiated at the front desk with the dog already in the car.

Dogs at the Prince of Wales

Dogs of any size are generally welcome, subject to that pre-approval, and booking listings report a limit of one pet per room. A pet fee of about $50 applies; some listings describe it as per night and others as per stay, so pin down the exact amount when you call. Pets are only permitted in designated pet-friendly rooms, which sit on the ground floor because there is no lift to the upper levels. Booking listings also report that dogs cannot be left unattended in the rooms.

The vibe

Guests talk up river views, renovated rooms and comfortable beds, and the room mix runs from king suites to spa rooms, all with hot showers. It is the kind of place that suits a stopover on the Sturt Highway run or a base for a few days on the Murrumbidgee, with the pub below doing the feeding so nobody has to drive back out for dinner after a long day of driving.

Worth knowing

Ring the property on +61 2 6921 1922 or go through the Prince of Wales website to request a pet room explicitly, since the pet allocation is not something you can assume from an online booking. Ask at the same time which rooms are open to dogs on your dates and what the fee will be.

Make a day of it

For morning exercise, the Narrung Street Fenced Dog Park gives a secure run, and the Chaston Pet Hub is another fenced option on the southern side of town. Coffee the next morning is an easy walk to The Early Bird Wagga.

More options across the region are on the NSW dog-friendly stays list, and planning ideas sit on the Wagga Wagga destination guide.