A Pet-Friendly Summer Road Trip: Luxe Staycations Your Pup Will Love
- Dec 26, 2025
- 3 min read
Summer road trips are better with your four-legged bestie riding shotgun — and the good news? Australia is serving serious pet-friendly stays that don’t compromise on style, comfort or indulgence. From city glamour to coastal calm and culture-filled Canberra escapes, here are three perfect pet-friendly hotels for a summer staycation, all officially Cookie-approved.
Where luxury meets next-level pampering for pets
The Langham Sydney's Pampered Pets Staycation is as luxe as it gets for travelling with your dog.
From valet parking to breakfast in bed (yes, even for Cookie), every detail is thoughtfully designed to make your pet feel like a VIP.
On arrival, Cookie was greeted with what can only be described as a pooch-friendly afternoon tea — pet-friendly cookies and treats in her bowl — plus the most gorgeous gift bag complete with a Langham collar and pink tennis balls. Obsessed.
✨ What’s included in The Langham Pampered Pets Package:
Overnight accommodation in luxury (we stayed in a Junior Suite)
Valet parking for one car
Pet welcome amenity (treats your pup will LOVE)
“Pawesome” pet gift bag on arrival
Breakfast in bed for you and your pet
If you’ve ever considered a staycation with your pet, this has to be Australia’s most luxe pet package.
📍 The Langham, Sydney (also available at The Langham, Melbourne)
Beach walks, ocean views & space to truly unwind
We discovered the perfect dog-friendly coastal stay at Quest Cronulla Beach.
Our two-bedroom apartment overlooked the pool and ocean, offering plenty of space for Cookie to relax while we soaked up the beachside lifestyle. With Cronulla’s stunning esplanade walks, cafes and bars right on your doorstep, it’s an effortless holiday with your pup.
Our Cronulla highlights:
Walks with Cookie along the beach and Esplanade
Cocktails & dinner at Northies (directly in front of Quest!)
Coffees and shakes from Next Door Cronulla
Watching waves crash over the rock pools
Sunset drinks at Bobby's Cronulla and Cronulla RSL
Quest’s pet-friendly apartments mean you get the best of both worlds — hotel-level service with the comfort of a home away from home. Think spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens, in-room laundry and thoughtful touches for your VIP guest 🐾
With over 120 properties nationwide, Quest makes it easy to travel Australia without leaving anyone behind.
🔗 Find pet-friendly Quest accommodation here:https://www.questapartments.com.au/stay-your-way/pet-friendly-accommodation
Culture, gardens & dog-friendly charm
Canberra is an underrated gem for pet-friendly travel — think lakeside strolls around Lake Burley Griffin, gallery hopping at the NGA and National Portrait Gallery and puppuccinos at Rodney’s Garden Café.
Our base? Mercure Canberra — the first hotel in the city to welcome pooches, and still one of the best.
Cookie was spoiled with her own private courtyard, treats on arrival, breakfast with us in the gardens and plenty of space to explore.
Mercure Canberra’s Pet Package includes:
Overnight stay in a dedicated pet-friendly room
Private courtyard or garden access
Pet bedding and food bowls
Welcome treats on arrival
Pets welcome in the onsite beer garden at Olims Bar & Bistro
Pets welcome at the Courtyard Restaurant terrace for daily buffet breakfast
Set within a beautiful heritage building with lush internal gardens, Mercure Canberra blends old-world charm with modern comfort — and makes exploring the capital with your pup effortless.
Canberra, but make it pet-friendly.
Travelling with your pet doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or style — and these three stays prove it. Whether you’re craving five-star indulgence, a relaxed coastal escape or a culture-filled city break, there’s a pet-friendly staycation waiting for you and your furry best friend.
Summer road trips? Always better with paws included.
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