The Best Dog-Friendly Accommodation in South Australia! 

For dog owners, packing for a holiday can feel like a juggling act. Organising boarding or pet-sitting and juggling the guilt of leaving them behind really adds stress (and cost) to the experience. But what if you didn’t have to?!

Our pups are family, and judging by the response to our dog-friendly cafes and restaurants article, it’s clear many of you feel the same way. We want to include our loveable mutts in everything — and yes, that totally includes our holidays!

Well — leash up, grab the treats and prepare for some tail-wagging adventures. From beach houses to vineyard cottages and cosy wilderness cabins, the best dog-friendly accommodation in South Australia will roll out the welcome mat for both you AND your pooch.

Because you’re their pack, after all.

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Before we delve in, here are a few dog-friendly stays that get the Adelady ‘paw-napple lick of approval’:

Pelicans Rest — Hindmarsh Island

The owners of Pelicans Rest believe that your entire family, including your beloved pets, should be part of the holiday experience. And with three much-loved dogs of their own, you can see how much thought has gone into making this a seamless stay for both humans and hounds. 

As you enter, you’ll spot a beautifully presented ‘Fur Baby Kit,’ complete with towels, doggy bags, a lint roller, deodoriser spray, pet wipes and a leash. I mean — need I say more?!

Having personally stayed here myself, I can confirm Pelicans Rest is not your average accommodation — it’s utter heaven. You can read more about my experience here and why this place ticks ALL the boxes for families, friends, kids and fur-children.

Yondah Beach House – Foul Bay

Sometimes ‘pet-friendly’ accommodation still means pets aren’t allowed inside the house — and that’s fair enough. Well, your pampered pooch can lap it up this time because Yondah Beach House is indoor-pet-friendly!

With so much pristine coastline to explore, Yondah really is a dog’s paradise. Just ask Hayley — she stayed here with her family and Boxer, Peggy, who had the absolute time of her life joining them at the beach each day, rinsing off outside, and then curling up inside like a princess at the end of the day. It’s Peggy’s world, and they just live in it, after all.

NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park – Victor Harbor 

Set right on the beachfront, this popular holiday park is all about family-friendly fun — fur family included! NRMA Victor Harbor offers designated pet-friendly camping sites (just check the seasonal policy before you book). There’s also an air-conditioned cabin with a fenced-off yard, so your pooch has a comfortable and secure space to hang out — rain, hail or shine. 

With the beach just metres away, nearby walking tracks and plenty of space to play, it’s a dream coastal escape for dogs who love the ocean life as much as you do.

CABN – Various locations

For something a little different, go off-grid with CABN. These eco-friendly, architect-designed tiny cabins are dotted around some of SA’s most beautiful natural landscapes — and select CABNs are proudly pet-friendly. 

Swap the bustle for birdsong, pour yourself a glass of local red by an open fire, and enjoy minimalist luxury with your dog snoozing at your feet. Bliss!

Read on for more paw-some accommodation options around SA…!

CITY

Hilton Hotel – Adelaide

Adabco Boutique Hotel – Adelaide

Mayfair Hotel – Adelaide

The Palms Apartments – Kent Town

Brighton Beachfront Holiday Park – Kingston Park

ADELAIDE HILLS

The Stirling Golf Club – Stirling

Iris & Willow B&B – Biggs Flat

Hahndorf Resort Tourist Park – Hahndorf

The Studios by Haus – Hahndorf

Stringybark Hills Retreat – Mylor

Gums n Roses – Macclesfield

Eden Gardens – Aldgate

FLEURIEU PENINSULA

Morella Farmstay – Cape Jervis

McCracken Country Club – Victor Harbor

Bundaleer Cottage – McLaren Vale

Clements House – McLaren Flat

Grape Pickers Cottages – Tatachilla

Lapito House – Myponga

CABN Jude – Fleurieu Peninsula

Shell Cottage – Port Willunga

Encounters Cabin – Encounter Bay

Kanga Beach Haven – Aldinga Beach

 Seashells – Middleton

Uncle Tom’s Shack – Middleton

YORKE PENINSULA 

Country Getaways – Yorke Peninsula (various locations)

Edithburgh Caravan Park (pet-friendly cabins) – Edithburgh 

Wallaroo North Beach Caravan Park – Wallaroo

Hillocks Drive – Marion Bay

The Eyrie Coastal Retreat – Marion Bay

George’s Apartments 1 and 2 – Marion Bay

Port Broughton Tourist Park – Port Broughton 

Beyond the Point – Black Point

Crystal Blue Apartments – Port Vincent

Port Vincent Foreshore Caravan Park – Port Vincent

EYRE PENINSULA 

Harbor Point Cabins – Venus Bay

Lincoln Cove Holiday Villa – Port Lincoln

My Port Lincoln Place – Port Lincoln

Vandy’s Shack – Dutton Bay

HOWSTHASERENITEE — Coffin Bay

Perlubie Sea – Perlubie Beach

Melaleuca Cabin – Venus Bay

Beach House – Point Lowly

Ceduna Shelly Beach Caravan Park – Ceduna

Dolphin – Venus Bay

RIVERLAND 

The River Block – Loxton (dog-friendly for outside pets)

Pike River Woolshed – Berri

Byrne Vineyards Eco Suites – Morgan

Templeton On Murray – Renmark

Riverbend Caravan Park – Renmark

The Picker’s Hut – Monash 

Kingston On Murray Caravan Park – Kingston On Murray

Paringa Caravan Park – Paringa

The Cottage at Ramco – Waikerie

FLINDERS RANGES

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary – Arkaroola

Rawnsley Park Caravan Park – Flinders Ranges

Mt Little Station – Hawker (Flinders Ranges)

Wirrealpa Station – Flinders Ranges

MID NORTH 

Molly’s Chase – Clare

Wuthering Heights Bed and Breakfast – Clare

Clare Valley Cabins – Stanley Flat

Melrose Caravan & Tourist Park – Melrose

Crossroads Ecomotel – Port Augusta

Majestic Oasis Apartments – Port Augusta

Milcowie Bed & Breakfast – Port Pirie

KANGAROO ISLAND

Allure Beach Retreat – Pennington Bay, KI

Woolywood’s River Retreat – American River, KI

LIMESTONE COAST

Pine Country Caravan Park – Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier Hotel – Mt Gambier

Pet Friendly Cottages – Worrolong (Mount Gambier)

Coonawarra Bush Holiday Park – Coonawarra

Villa Malmo – Robe

Marley’s  Long Beach – Robe

Kingston Lobster Motel – Kingston

Sea Vu Caravan Park – Robe

& BEYOND

Bill’s Boathouse – White Sands (Murray River)

Barossa Weintal Hotel – Tanunda

Underground Bed and Breakfast – Coober Pedy

Discovery Parks – (Selected locations and accommodations)

BIG4 Holiday Parks – (Selected locations and accommodation)

I also recommend you check out the following websites: 

PetLet.net.au – This site has many pet-friendly properties to choose from across Encounter Bay, Goolwa, Victor Harbour, Middleton, Port Elliot, Hindmarsh Island, Aldinga, The Coorong, Normanville, Carrickalinga, Hayborough, and Moonta Bay.

Happy holidaying with every member of the family! Don’t forget to double-check pet policies when booking — and tag us @adelady in your photos so we can see those happy tails in action.

Carrie x