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Pet friendly accommodation

Many travellers cannot bear the thought of a holiday without their furry friends. Luckily there are a range of pet-friendly accommodation options across Victoria to suit their needs.

Holiday homes that allow dogs and cats in beachside areas are a good choice, especially for families who fancy a summer escape with man's best friend. Farm stay accommodation also may allow pets to tag along with their owners. Some well-appointed hotels or apartments may welcome small pets in specially designated rooms.

Finding pet-friendly accommodation is easy. Simply go to accommodation search and in the facilities section select "pets welcome" along with other requirements you may have. This will list all accommodation where pets can possibly be catered for. When enquiring or booking your accommodation, you should make mention of your pet and its requirements as some properties have strict conditions on the type of pets permitted and where on the property they are allowed to stay.

Note that some establishments may allow pets upon personal application but don't necessarily advertise that service, so it's always best to enquire anyway.

Guide dogs, as used by people with vision impairments, are exempt from any pet restrictions under Victorian law which is upheld by the Domestic Animals Act and the Disability Discrimination Act. Therefore guide dogs can stay with their handlers at any accommodation establishment in Victoria which is open to the general public, such as motels and caravan parks.

Looking for somewhere to stay with you and your dog? The Dogs On Holidays website features only accommodation that is suitable for travellers who are bringing a dog along with them. There's around 150 property listings throughout Victoria, ranging from hotels to cottages and caravan parks.