Melbourne Pet Hotel Guide 2026: Dog Boarding Australia

Melbourne Pet Hotel Guide 2026

Melbourne is consistently voted Australia's most livable city, and its pet friendliness matches.

Best Areas

St Kilda & South Yarra

Beach access, trendy cafes. Prices: from AUD 72/night.

Fitzroy & Collingwood

Hipster inner suburbs. Boutique boarding. Prices: from AUD 62/night.

Brighton & Sandringham

Bayside suburbs. Large gardens. Prices: from AUD 65/night.

Dandenong Ranges (Day Trip)

Mountain forest retreats. Coolest climate. Prices: from AUD 55/night.

Melbourne Dog Culture

• Dogs allowed in many cafes (outdoor areas)
• Yarra River path: extensive dog-friendly trail
• Dog beach at St Kilda (off-leash)
• Royal Botanic Gardens (leashed dogs welcome)

2026 Melbourne Price Guide