Pet Friendly Accommodation Airlie Beach
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Heading off on holiday is one of life’s greatest pleasures (especially when it’s to an amazing location like Airlie Beach). But it can be a bitter sweet experience if you have to leave your beloved pets behind at home. Luckily we’ve got tonnes of pet friendly accommodation here in Airlie Beach which means your pets can come enjoy the sights right alongside you!
The 10 Best Pet Friendly Accommodation Airlie Beach
1. Airlie Beach Motor Lodge
- Pay a $25 nightly fee
- Big dogs allowed
Close to the heart of town and just a 6-minute walk from the beach, this pet friendly accommodation in Airlie Beach is all about location location location. But your pooch won’t be the only happy one staying at the Airlie Beach Motor Lodge. These air-conditioned rooms come with a private balcony (some even with ocean views) and guests are free to enjoy the outdoor area with a swimming pool and barbecue facilities.
2. Coastal Vista
- Pay $6 nightly fee
- 1 small pet allowed
No need for a car to get to town with this pet friendly accommodation Airlie Beach adjacent, you’ll be just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Lagoon and dozens of restaurants and shops. You and your pet can kick back and relax in this luxury apartment that features stunning ocean views. This 2 bedroom apartment also comes with access to a shared swimming pool, self-contained kitchen and dining area and a lockable garage.
3. Paradise on Parkland
- No pet fee
- Big dogs allowed
- Multiple pets allowed
This pet-friendly vacation rental in Woodwark can accommodate up to 7 people in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and allows for multiple pets of any size. With a self-contained kitchen and laundry all the basics are covered, but what sets this rental apart is the amazing views the unique property offers from where it’s perched in a beautiful lush valley. So while you’re only a 10 minute drive away from Airlie Beach, you’ll feel hidden away in your own tropical paradise.
4. Bella Vista on Nara Suite
- No pet fee
- Pets under 25kg allowed
This one bedroom pet-friendly apartment is perfect for couples with a small pet looking to enjoy all the Whitsundays has to offer. With a spacious balcony with 180-degree sea and mountain views, you won’t know where to feast your eyes first. The apartment is also complete with a kitchenette with cooking utensils, BBQ and bar fridge. You’ll need to keep a close eye on your furry friend as the property is not fenced.
5. Lorikeet Lodge
- No pet fee
- Big dogs allowed
- 2 pets allowed per booking
If you’re willing to go for a bit more of a drive from the centre of Airlie Beach, Lorikeet Lodge located in Cape Gloucester will knock your socks off with it’s ocean views. Perfect for up to 6 guests and 2 pets, you’ll have access to a fully equipped kitchen, undercover parking for cars, an outdoor BBQ and a shaded private pool.

6. Curlew Cottage
- No pet fee
- Big dogs allowed
- Multiple pets allowed
Looking for pet friendly accommodation in Airlie Beach for more than one fur baby? Curlew Cottage allows for multiple pets with no size restriction. It’s also located on a 7 acre property so you’ll have space aplenty and just 11km away from Airlie Beach itself. The cottage has a king size bed, with an outside private shower and outdoor kitchen setup.
7. Sunset Beach Beachhouse
- $25 pet fee
- Big dogs allowed
- Multiple pets allowed
Come and stay at one of only 5 houses located at secluded Sunset Beach, and bring the pets too! Sleeping up to 6 people in 2 bedrooms, this Airlie Beach pet friendly accommodation comes with a kitchen, lounge/dining and outdoor area with outdoor furniture, gas & wood BBQ. This property does have a minimum 7 day booking required, so be sure to factor this into your holiday plans if you’re coming to stay.
8. Sinclair Bay Resort
- No pet fee
- 1 pet allowed of any size
Hide away in Hideaway Bay! This private pet-friendly unit is right on the waterfront and comes with a single bedroom with air-con, a BBQ and indoor and outdoor dining areas. You can relax by the outdoor fire pit and soak in the beauty of this hidden treasure of a beach from a hammock right alongside your pets.
9. Butterfly Studio Whitsundays
- No pet fee
- Big dogs allowed
- 1 pet allowed
This pet friendly cabin is hidden away in the lush surroundings of Strathdickie. Don’t be surprised to find plenty of butterflies and Australian wildlife popping by for a visit. The cabin can comfortably sleep 3 people and comes with a full kitchen, television, internet, laundry, and access to a BBQ grill and pool outside. Enjoy the tranquillity and seclusion of Strathdickie without missing out on the bustle of town which is just 15 minute drive away from the meeting point for Zigzag Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach Tour.
10. Villa Malekula
- $15 pet fee
- Small dogs only
- Multiple pets allowed
If you and your pooch are after the best of the best ocean views on your visit, Villa Malekula in Shute Harbour will tick all your boxes. This pet-friendly vacation rental can comfortably sleep 8 people in 4 bedrooms and comes with 2 bathrooms. The villa can be booked for a minimum of 4 nights and boasts a gorgeous swimming pool, hot tub, television, full kitchen and a BBQ to boot. With such deluxe accommodation, you’ll find it hard to leave!
Now that you’ve got your pet friendly accommodation Airlie Beach sorted, why not check out some of the awesome activities you can get up to during your stay in the Whitsundays!
Sophie M
Whitsundays local content writer
Sophie M is a Content Specialist living in Airlie Beach Whitsundays. You can find her ‘researching’ her next content piece by exploring the beautiful Great Barrier Reef and the mainland with her two boys
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