For dog owners, the decision to go on holiday is usually faced with a logistical and emotional dilemma. Finding someone you trust to take care of your fur baby while you’re away can be stressful, and the extra hassle (and cost) of organising boarding or pet-sitting often puts a fork in the holiday plans. It all just feels too hard, right?
Aside from the logistics, our dogs are such important and adored members of our family that we don’t actually WANT to leave them behind! Judging by the huge response to our ‘dog friendly cafes and restaurants’ article, it’s obvious that many of our Adelady’s feel the same way. We want to include our furry friends in our day-to-day lives, and guys, believe it or not — this CAN include our holidays!
What I’m getting at, is that we’ve done it again folks! We’ve asked our community to share all your favourite pet-friendly accommodations, (and done some research of our own to expand your pampered pooch’s holiday options).
Your dogs can thank us later with a lick, a high five, and hopefully a very restful sleep after all the holiday fun!
Here’s the list we came up with…
CITY
Hilton Hotel – Adelaide
Adabco Boutique Hotel – Adelaide
Mayfair Hotel – Adelaide
The Palms Apartments – Kent Town
Brighton Beachfront Holiday Park – Kingston Park
Image Credit :: Hilton Hotel Adelaide
FLEURIEU PENINSULA
Morella Farmstay – Cape Jervis
Grape Pickers Cottages – Tatachilla
Lapito House – Myponga
Image Credit :: Lapito House
CABN Jude – Fleurieu Peninsula
Shell Cottage – Port Willunga
Encounters Cabin – Encounter Bay
Kanga Beach Haven – Aldinga Beach
Seashells – Middleton
Uncle Tom’s Shack – Middleton
Image Credit :: Uncle Tom’s Shack – Middleton
McCracken Country Club – Victor Harbor
Bundaleer Cottage – McLaren Vale
The FarmShed Private Retreat – McLaren Vale
Clements House – McLaren Flat
YORKE PENINSULA
Country Getaways – Yorke Peninsula (various locations)
Crystal Blue Apartments – Port Vincent
Port Vincent Foreshore Caravan Park – Port Vincent
Image Credit :: Port Vincent Foreshore Caravan Park
Edithburgh Caravan Park (pet friendly cabins) – Edithburgh
Wallaroo North Beach Caravan Park – Wallaroo
The Barking B&B – 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
Yondah Beach House – Foul Bay
Beyond the Point – Black Point
EYRE PENINSULA
Palm Cottage – Coffin Bay
Harbor Point Cabins – Venus Bay
Lincoln Cove Holiday Villa – Port Lincoln
My Port Lincoln Place – Port Lincoln
Bay Room Getaway – Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln Holiday Houses – Port Lincoln (pets outdoors only)
Vandy’s Shack – Dutton Bay
Dolphin – Venus Bay
Image Credit :: Dolphin
Perlubie Sea – Perlubie Beach
Melaleuca Cabin – Venus Bay
Beach House – Point Lowly
Ceduna Shelly Beach Caravan Park – Ceduna
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
Image Credit :: The Picker’s Hut
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
Image Credit :: Molly’s Chase
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
ADELAIDE HILLS
The Stirling Golf Club – Stirling
Iris & Willow B&B – near Echunga (Adelaide Hills)
Image Credit :: Iris & Willow B&B
Hahndorf Resort Tourist Park – Hahndorf
The Studios by Haus – Hahndorf
Stringybark Hills Retreat – Mylor
Gums n Roses – Macclesfield
Eden Gardens – Aldgate
Barrenjoey Hideaway – Forreston
KANGAROO ISLAND
Allure Beach Retreat – Pennington Bay, KI
Woolywood’s River Retreat – American River, KI
Image Credit :: Woolywood’s River Reatreat
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
Sea Vu Caravan Park – Robe
Image Credit :: Sea Vu Caravan Park
Carolynnes Cottages – Naracoorte
Kingston Lobster Motel – Kingston
OTHER
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)
Image Credit :: BIG4 Holiday Parks
I also recommend you check out the following websites:
PetLet.net.au – This site has many pet friendly properties to choose from throughout the areas of Encounter Bay, Goolwa, Victor Harbor, Middleton, Port Elliot, Hindmarsh Island, Aldinga, The Coorong, Normanville, Carrickalinga, Hayborough and Moonta Bay.
Holidaypaws.com.au – Pet friendly properties in Carrickalinga and Normanville.
Holidayingwithdogs.com.au – Pet friendly accommodation in various SA locations.
Happy holidaying with every member of the family! Don’t forget to check with accomodation to find out their specific pet policies before booking.
Carrie x
