Suncourt Motor Inn

The Suncourt Motor Inn sits at 18 Far St in West Gladstone, on the hill above the city with views over the harbour. It is a small regional motor inn, and traveller listings put it among Gladstone's pet friendly motels, which matters in a port town where many places simply say no.

Dogs at the Suncourt

Pet friendliness here is by arrangement rather than a published policy. The inn's own Facebook page has responded to dog-show guests that the no-pets signs on the lobby and common-area doors do not necessarily apply to staying guests, and a Tripadvisor round-up of pet friendly Gladstone motels includes the Suncourt, with one guest calling its pet friendly welcome a bonus. What that means in practice: ring ahead on (07) 4972 2377, say you are travelling with a dog, and get the rules and any fee confirmed before you book. Expect the usual regional-motel conditions, dog on lead in shared areas, no unattended pets, and bring your dog's bedding.

Worth knowing

The hill position puts the town centre, the marina precinct and the hospital all within a few minutes' drive, and the motel is commonly chosen by people in town for events at the showgrounds. Reviews are sparse but positive on the view and the location, close to town without being in the traffic.

Getting there and parking

Far Street runs off the Dawson Highway on the western side of Gladstone, and there is free parking at the inn for cars and trailers. It is about ten minutes from the Gladstone airport side of town.

Close by with the dogs

Webb Park Fenced Dog Park on Hetherington Street is West Gladstone's fenced off-lead park. For another dog-friendly base in town, Harbour Lodge Motel in Gladstone Central also takes pets.

More options are on the Queensland dog friendly stays guide and the West Gladstone destination page.

Max: call before you book here, the pet welcome is real but informal, so get it confirmed for your dates.