Roydons Motor Inn

Roydons Motor Inn is a renovated motel in West Tamworth where dogs are worked into the room list rather than bolted on. Pet-friendly rooms sit across the Standard Queen, Twin and Family categories plus the on-site cottage, large dogs are accepted, and there is an off-leash exercise area on the property. It holds a 4.7 star rating from guests, and the same stays come up again and again: comfortable beds, electric blankets and blackout blinds.

Dogs at the Roydons Motor Inn

Dogs stay in designated pet-friendly rooms only, so name the pet when you book and call ahead to confirm one is free for your dates. Up to two pets are allowed per room and large dogs are welcome. There is an additional fee of AUD 20 per night per pet. Around the property, dogs stay on a lead in the outdoor areas, and the on-site off-leash exercise area covers the last run of the day. It is worth ringing the front desk rather than assuming availability online, because pet rooms are a limited slice of the inventory.

The vibe

The rooms have been renovated and reviewers single out the bed comfort, the electric blankets for cold Tamworth winter nights, and blackout blinds that make early starts and late festival evenings both workable. Guests describe a welcoming atmosphere, which matters when you are arriving with a dog at the end of a long drive.

Getting there and out with the dog

The motel sits on the western side of Tamworth, an easy base for the country music festival precinct and the highway north. For a proper off-leash run, the George Street Dog Park is a few minutes away, and Coco's Cottage nearby is another dog-friendly stay if you are planning a return trip or travelling with a group that needs a second property.

Check the current pet fee and room availability directly with the motel before you lock in dates, and see more dog friendly stays in NSW or what else is on in West Tamworth.