The Charles Boutique Hotel & Dining

The Charles sits on Tarcutta Street in the Wagga Wagga CBD and does two things at once: it is a boutique hotel with comfortable, well-reviewed rooms and a free EV charger out front, and it is home to a serious fine-dining restaurant running a five-course tasting menu with wine pairings. Dogs are not an afterthought here either, but the arrangement is deliberately small scale, so a little planning gets you a lot.

Dogs at The Charles

Dogs are accepted in a limited number of designated pet-friendly rooms, and those rooms cannot usually be snagged as a walk-in. Flag your dog at the time of booking and arrange it directly with reception, by phone on 0408 542 481 or by email at [email protected]. The hotel does not publish exact size limits or pet fees online; third-party listings put the fee in the region of $40 to $50 per night and note both dogs and cats are accommodated, but treat those as a guide only and confirm the details for your dates when you call.

The vibe

This is the upmarket end of Wagga accommodation, popular with couples for date nights and the tasting menu rather than a roadside stop. The pet rooms are a small slice of that, so expect a polished stay where the dog is welcomed quietly rather than catered to with a full amenity kit. If you are dining in, ask reception about arrangements for the dog while you eat.

While you're out there

The location makes mornings easy. The Wollundry Lagoon loop is a flat, on-lead walking track right by the CBD, and Collins Park is a leafy patch for a quick leg stretch. For coffee, The Early Bird Wagga on Fitzmaurice Street is popular with local dog owners and keeps water bowls out front, and Little Lunch on Forsyth is close by. If your dog needs a proper run, Chaston Pet Hub and the Narrung Street Fenced Dog Park are both a short drive, and Wagga Beach on the Murrumbidgee makes a riverside arvo walk.

Wagga is an easy highway stop between Sydney and Melbourne, so if you are comparing beds in town, City Park Motel & Apartments is another pet-friendly option.

Max: ring 0408 542 481 before you book anything online. The pet rooms are few and the fee is not published, so get the details confirmed for your exact dates.

More options across the state are in our NSW stays guide, and our Wagga Wagga guide covers the rest of the Riverina.