Tantarra Bed & Breakfast

Tantarra Bed & Breakfast is a small hosted guest house at 119 Bayview Street, Warners Bay, a few streets back from the Lake Macquarie foreshore. The pull for dog owners is the policy: no pet fee, dogs stay in the room with you, and up to two pets of any size are generally accepted.

Dogs at Tantarra

The hosts welcome well-behaved pets and encourage them to sleep in the room with you to keep them settled. There is no additional pet fee, any size is generally fine, and up to two pets are permitted per booking. Food and water bowls are typically provided for animal guests, but bring your own bedding. Some rooms come with a private courtyard, which is the pick for an easy outdoor toilet break, and access for walks can vary by room, so ask which room suits a dog when you book.

The vibe

Expect Indo-Asian inspired decor, private ensuites, tea and coffee facilities and a continental breakfast, plus a seasonal outdoor pool and free on-site parking. Guests consistently praise the comfortable rooms and a kind, attentive host. Fair warning for pet owners: you may meet the owners' or other guests' pets around the property, and a hosted B and B means close quarters.

Getting there and parking

The B and B is on Bayview Street in Warners Bay with private parking on site. The foreshore and the Esplanade cafe strip are a short walk downhill.

Close by with the dogs

The Warners Bay to Eleebana foreshore path is an easy on-lead stroll, with cafes along the Esplanade that seat dogs at outdoor tables, including Lena's Cafe and Bar. If Tantarra is full, The Esplanade Motel is the other dog-friendly stay on the strip.

More options are on the New South Wales pet friendly stays guide and the Warners Bay destination page.

Max: dogs are welcome but they stay with you, leashed in shared spaces and quiet overnight. Book a courtyard room and the logistics mostly solve themselves.