Pet-friendly hotels in Northern Rivers

Ocean Shores Motel, located just a 5-minute drive from the beaches, restaurants, and entertainment options of Brunswick Heads, offers dog-friendly accommodation. Guests can enjoy amenities such as an outdoor pool, BBQ area, and smart TVs in all rooms.

Each room has access to a shared patio area with pool or garden views. They include a microwave, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.

Ocean Shores Golf Course is 5 minutes’ drive from Ocean Shores Motel. Byron Bay is 15 minutes’ drive and Gold Coast Airport is 30 minutes' drive away.

With a stay at Melville House in Lismore (East Lismore), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Southern Cross University and Lismore Base Hospital. This guest house is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Rotary Park Rainforest Remnant and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lismore Produce Market.

With a stay at Byron Bay Rainforest Resort in Byron Bay, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 5-minute walk from Byron Bay Golf Course and 6 minutes by foot from Arakwal National Park. This beach cabin is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Club Byron.

Located on the banks of Murwillumbah's Tweed River, this motel is ideally positioned for swimming, rowing, water skiing and fishing. It offers rooms with free WiFi and free continental breakfast. Guests enjoy an onsite swimming pool and a restaurant next door.

All rooms at Tweed River Motel feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a minibar, a toaster and tea/making facilities. Some rooms are dog-friendly.

You can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, or relax on the sunny terrace. The motel also offers a 24-hour night bell and a guest laundry.

Tweed River Motel is just 5 minutes' drive from central Murwillumbah. Tweed Heads, Coolangatta Airport and Mount Warning National Park are each 25 minutes' away. Gold Coast theme parks and beaches are within 40 minutes' drive.

Located in Upper Crystal Creek, Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat is a 3-minute drive from Crystal Creek Miniatures and 6 minutes from Chillingham Hall. This luxury bed & breakfast is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Numinbah Nature Reserve and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Jack Connolly & Johnny Brims Park.

Located in Ballina (West Ballina), Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre is within a 15-minute walk of Big Prawn and Richmond River Nature Reserve. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Saunders Oval and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Almare Tourist Motel in Ballina (Ballina Central), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Ballina Racecourse and 7 minutes from Shelly Beach. This motel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Ballina Golf Club and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Pat Morton Lookout.

Situated 48 km from Byron Bay Golf Course, Terania Creek Retreat Cabin 2 - The Channon offers a garden, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and shower. A patio with garden views is offered in every unit.

A barbecue is available on site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the lodge.

Big Prawn is 50 km from Terania Creek Retreat Cabin 2 - The Channon, while Minyon Falls Lookout is 30 km from the property.

A recently renovated apartment situated in Whian Whian, Terania Creek Retreat - Cabin 1 The Channon features a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 48 km from Byron Bay Golf Course. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whian Whian, like cycling and hiking.

Big Prawn is 49 km from Terania Creek Retreat - Cabin 1 The Channon, while Minyon Falls Lookout is 30 km from the property.

Boasting garden views, Teretre Cabins Nimbin offers accommodation with a balcony, around 47 km from Mount Warning. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Minyon Falls Lookout is 48 km from the country house.

The country house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the country house. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

With a stay at Teretre Cabins Nimbin in Nimbin, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Nimbin Visitor Information Centre and Nimbin Artists Gallery. This cabin is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nimbin Markets and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Nimbin Candle Factory.

Offering a garden and garden view, The Channon Vintage Farm Bales Country Charm is situated in The Channon, 25 km from Minyon Falls Lookout and 45 km from Big Prawn. The property features lake and river views, and is 43 km from Byron Bay Golf Course. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse.

The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Saunders Oval is 47 km from the holiday home, while Brunswick Boat Harbour is 49 km away. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 51 km from the property.

Boasting garden views, The Channon Vintage Farm Bales Retreat features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 43 km from Byron Bay Golf Course. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Cape Byron Lighthouse is 48 km away and Minyon Falls Lookout is 25 km from the apartment.

The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV and Blu-ray player are available.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.

For guests with children, the apartment provides an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing.

Big Prawn is 45 km from The Channon Vintage Farm Bales Retreat, while Saunders Oval is 47 km from the property. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 51 km away.

Located in Goonengerry, this residence is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens and Goonengerry National Park. This spa residence is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Minyon Falls.

With a stay at Nimbin Rocks Retreat in Koonorigan, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Channon Gallery and Nimbin Visitor Information Centre. This motel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Nimbin Artists Gallery and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Nimbin Candle Factory.

Offering mountain views, Spring Haven Retreat by Tiny Away is an accommodation set in Eureka, 32 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse and 40 km from Big Prawn. The property is around 11 km from Minyon Falls Lookout, 35 km from Brunswick Boat Harbour and 39 km from Ballina Racecourse. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Byron Bay Golf Course.

The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Saunders Oval is 40 km from the holiday home, while Kingsford-Smith Park is 42 km from the property. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 40 km away.

Located in Eureka and only 27 km from Byron Bay Golf Course, Byron Bay Hinterland Eco-Retreat Ivory Yurt provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 32 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse.

Towels and bed linen are featured in the luxury tent. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Big Prawn is 40 km from the luxury tent, while Minyon Falls Lookout is 11 km away.

Byron Bay Hinterland Eco-Retreat Terracota Yurt, a property with a garden, is set in Eureka, 27 km from Byron Bay Golf Course, 32 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse, as well as 40 km from Big Prawn. The property is around 11 km from Minyon Falls Lookout, 35 km from Brunswick Boat Harbour and 39 km from Ballina Racecourse. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Towels and bed linen are featured in the luxury tent. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Saunders Oval is 40 km from the luxury tent, while Kingsford-Smith Park is 42 km away.

Situated 29 km from Byron Bay Golf Course, 42 km from Big Prawn and 10 km from Minyon Falls Lookout, Rosewood Tiny Home by Tiny Away provides accommodation set in Federal. The property is around 25 km from Brunswick Boat Harbour, 42 km from Ballina Racecourse and 42 km from Saunders Oval. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Cape Byron Lighthouse.

The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Kingsford-Smith Park is 44 km from the holiday home, while Ballina Golf Course is 46 km away. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 42 km from the property.

Fairy Wren Cottage is located in Koonorigan, 45 km from Big Prawn, 47 km from Saunders Oval, as well as 49 km from Kingsford-Smith Park. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 38 km from Minyon Falls Lookout.

The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available.

Ballina Racecourse is 50 km from the apartment. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 51 km from the property.