Looking for a few nights off from all the household chores and responsibilities but don’t have the time or the funds to jet off to Sydney, Melbourne or beyond? Then a staycation is the answer for you.

Many Canberra hotels, motels, and Airbnbs offer staycation choices – but if, like us, you couldn’t imagine leaving the hairiest member of the house behind, then we have done the tricky part, finding Canberra’s best pet-friendly hotels.  

Abode

The Abode hotel company loves fur guests so much, they have designed a pet package just for the occasion. Not only will you get a stay in one of their pet-friendly rooms, but guests will also be given a 20 per cent off discount voucher for best friends to spoil their pooch. 

Bring your own dog bed, bowls, food, and toys to the hotel. With locations at Belconnen, Gungahlin, Kingston and Narrabundah, you and your pal are spoilt for choice. 

Bookings via abodehotels.com.au

Pacific Suites

Pacific Suites allows pawed and feathered friends to stay at no extra charge. They do require pets to be up to date on their vaccinations and ask for a pre-authorisation of $100 to be paid upfront; this will be refunded once you and your pooch check out with no damage to the room.

Conveniently located near Haig Park and a smorgasbord of dog-friendly cafés in Braddon, it’s the pawfect choice for a sleep-in and late brunch.

Book online at pacificsuitescanberra.com.au

Ovolo Nishi

If your pooch is used to the finer things in life, then look no further than Ovolo Nishi’s luxury pet stays. Their V.I.Pooch package provides your fur child with a snuggly dog bed, food bowls, a special doggy bag stacked with toys and treats, and dog-friendly staff on board to help you out should you need anything.

Just add an extra $80 to the cost of your stay to have your four-legged pal spend the night.

Lap up the luxury at ovolohotels.com/ovolo/nishi

QT Canberra

For the ultimate pamper experience for pups under 20 kilos, QT has all the boxes ticked. If your pooch is feeling a little ruff, book them in for a spa treatment at the onsite bespoke grooming service. Back in the room, your pup can help themselves to their very own mini bar. If something more substantial is required, they can select something from the in-room dog’s dinner menu. Who doesn’t love room service?

Packages start at $450 and require a waiver so they can better know your pet prior to check in.

Get spoiled at qthotels.com/canberra

Mercure

With six pet-friendly rooms, no pooch would turn their nose up at the chance to have beautiful French doors lead them to a private courtyard for all their doggie business; but please don’t leave pets unattended outside. Mercure provides bedding, food bowls and even a third-party pet sitter if you want to sneak away for a dinner out.

Catering to pets of all shapes and sizes, the whole family is welcome to stay at the property.

Bookings via mercurecanberra.com.au

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