Best Dog-friendly Accommodation in South Australia That'll Get Tails Wagging

Holidays are about spending time with loved ones, so of course, this should include our favourite four-legged friends. And while there are a whole host of fantastic doggy day cares in Adelaide, If you can’t bear to watch your beloved pet’s face drop as you close the door with your overnight bag, then take them with you instead!

From a staycation in Adelaide to a road trip down the coast, here’s our ultimate list of the best dog-friendly accommodation in South Australia for a beautiful getaway with your best fur friend.

Mayfair Hotel

Hello, best pet-friendly accommodation in Adelaide. Enjoying a getaway with your fur baby doesn't have to be limited to the country – or without luxury. If you're looking to treat your pup to a luxurious weekend staycation, the Mayfair Hotel is the place for you. Steps away from Rundle Mall and Adelaide's Riverbank, this city stunner is all about lavish interiors and indulgent living. With everything you could expect from a five-star hotel, from world-class dining at the Mayflower Restaurant and delightful cocktails at the HENNESSY Rooftop Bar, it gives you very little reason to leave. 

45 King William Street, Adelaide

Perlubie Sea Black Villa

Stylish oceanfront stays that genuinely welcome pets are hard to come by. But hidden away just steps from the beach is Perlubie Sea Black Villa, a 70's inspired eco villa purpose-built to take advantage of the spectacular views of the beach and nearby Eba Island. This character-filled home (complete with a soaking tub overlooking the ocean) can sleep two people and is located within walking distance of the area's pristine white sand dunes.

7 Wharff Drive, Perlubie

CABN: Matilda

Buried within rolling acres of breathtaking vineyards, this dog-friendly tiny house is what we mean when we say going bush. Surrounded by dense greenery, Matilda may seem off the grid but comes with all the creature comforts of a luxurious cabin getaway. Light-filled interiors and sleek modern furnishings are made for lazy days in bed while the large panoramic windows let you keep an eye on your bestie while making the most of South Australia’s glorious wine country. When the weather cools down fear not, there’s heating and an outdoor fire pit to keep you cosy and board games to keep busy.

45 minutes south of Adelaide

Coonawarra Bush Holiday Park

Fancy glamping in a bell tent with your dog? A cabin with an en-suite? Eco friendly or maybe even an out of this world Hex Bubble? Coonawarra Bush has every style of outdoor living to suit from rough and ready lovers right up to the glam squad. Just bring your dog’s bed to join in the sleepover and you’re all set. We love this pet-friendly accommodation in South Australia. 

242 Comaum School Road, Coonawarra

Greenly Carriage 

We can't stop yapping about the fact that re-imagined train carriage turned boutique, sustainable destination, Greenly Carriage, is one for the woof-pack. 

Live completely off the grid in the inside-is-outside retreat. Immerse yourself in the solitude of the historic carriage with its warm, hand collected vintage interior furnishings, expansive outdoor entertaining area and cosy nooks galore. Privately nestled in the bush, the space features breathtaking views of the countryside and ocean, without a neighbour in sight. Your dog will be doing zoomies all day long! 

Sitting pretty on the mostly untouched West Coast of South Australia, this dog-friendly accommodation in South Australia is one to have on your radar. 

Coulta, Eyre Peninsula

The Floathouse

Guests can cosy up on the double-seated deck swing or unwind in the luxurious outdoor hot water bath gazing at the stunning Murray River landscape at this dog-friendly accommodation in South Australia. Designed to provide you a unique experience and ultimately a stress-free stay in paradise, The Floathouse will float both you and your furred friend's, well, boat.

White Sands, Murray River Lakes and Coorong, SA

Trader Jack’s

Rustic, cosy and individual, Trader Jack’s is the perfect hideaway for two humans and a furry companion. This cool studio space has bare surfaces throughout, a standalone iron bathtub, natural colourings to please the eyes and a perfect private coastal garden. 

Robe, SA

'Tally Ho' Tiny Home

A cosy tiny home hidden away amongst the gum trees, this dog-friendly accommodation in South Australia is an absolute beauty. 'Tally Ho' is a sweet little house that enables you to enjoy the peaceful Australian bushland, but still conveniently only 10 minutes away from the popular coastal town of Port Lincoln. Enjoy a taste of hobby farm living where you overlook grazing horses and ample amounts of space; take a short drive into town and indulge on some of Eyre Peninsula's famous produce. Or stoke the adorable little indoor fire and nestle up inside with a delicious local wine, your loyal pup a little magnet by your side the whole time. 

Hawson, SA

Yondah Beach House

If you’re after the perfect remote stay, look no further than Yondah Beach House. Perfectly situated looking out to Kangaroo Island and beyond, it would almost be unfair to call this a beach house due to its luxurious surroundings. An open fire awaits you alongside four separate decks surround the house – perfect for a glass of wine while watching the sunset. 

Yorke Peninsula

Willalooka Ecolodge

Looking for a pet-friendly accommodation in South Australia that's secluded, surrounded by wetlands and stylish? Just take a cool 2.5-hour drive out of Adelaide and nestle down in this amazing property that’s environmentally sensitive and ‘brings the outside, in’ – making it the perfect spot for up to 8 guests and your dogs. You’ll have two open plan living areas and an entertainment system and a deck that will cater for all for those relaxed days.

PMB 154, Naracoorte

Nectarine Cottage

Take up to five of your favourite people and doggies to this cosy cottage down in Goolwa’s “Little Scotland”. Enjoy the open plan living area and private courtyard, get some time away to yourself and have a soak in the tub or open a bottle of red and warm yourselves in front of the fire. If you want to accommodate further guests, then you can also book out an extra little guest house just adjacent. 

Goolwa, SA

The Tall House at Chiton Rocks

The Tall House is a bright, airy, modern haven where you’re able to take a quick walkies down to Chiton Surf Club and follow the beach right down to Port Elliot, where you can pick up one of their famous baked goods. One dog is allowed, with prior permission.

Hayborough, SA

Bill's Boathouse 

Embrace the fun of river life with your trusty pup at this gorgeous dog-friendly accommodation in South Australia. Bill’s Boathouse is a beautiful, sustainable boathouse moored permanently on the Murray River, and it's more than willing to have your favourite companion jump aboard.

The boathouse offers a spacious fully functional kitchen, a barbecue, a fishing rod and tackle, plus two outdoor sun chairs, a firepit and an outdoor bath. As you slip into a bubble bath with a glass of bubbles in hand, and your dog happily swimming in the river nearby, you won't ever want to leave! 

White Sands, Murray River Lakes and Coorong, SA

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