Find your Perfect Stay

When we have friends and family visiting, we recommend they stay at the Mercure Centro Port Macquarie. We love its central location in Port’s CBD, as well as the modern rooms, fab onsite restaurant and bar, heated pool, parking, and day spa. Did we mention it’s also great value, and you can often get ‘show/dinner/accom’ deals in conjunction with the Glasshouse? Winning.

If you’re after small village and heritage country pub vibes, we love the Royal Hotel at Kew. Recently restored from the ground up, it has charming rooms upstairs along with a fabulous bar, bistro and beer garden. And only 10 minutes drive from the beautiful beaches of the Camden Haven.

If you’re looking for a holiday home for the whole crew or something self-contained, we go through the trusted local team at Wiseberry Holiday Accommodation.

More Accommodation Options

Port Macquarie is known for it’s large range of accommodation to suit all budgets and holiday styles.

See here for our magazine accommodation directory, or visit portmacquarieinfo.com.au/stay for a large range of options including camping, caravanning, self-contained, hotels, motels and holiday homes.

Where to Stay With Your Dog

The range of pet-friendly accommodation in the region has grown a lot in recent years. Here's where to start looking:

Beachscape Holiday Rentals is one of our top picks for pet-friendly stays. They offer self-contained coastal cottages, beachfront apartments and multi-family homes with pools, servicing the area from Lake Cathie to Dunbogan, and they specifically cater to guests travelling with pets. Call 0409 865 909 or visit beachscaperentals.com.au.

Camp Jordan on the Hastings is one of Port Mac's most unique places to stay: think Palm Springs-inspired glamping tents, Airstreams, converted shipping containers and cabins right on the river. Pets are welcome in selected accommodation. There's even dog bowls and treats at The Boat Shed on site. Enquire directly for pet-specific options and any applicable fees. Visit jordans.com.au or call 0477 483 799.

Comfort Resort Waters Edge on the Hastings River accepts pets on request, with a fee of $50 per pet per night and a maximum weight limit of 10kg. Always confirm directly when booking as policies can vary. Visit watersedgepm.com.au or call (02) 6583 2955.

NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park accepts pets on selected powered and unpowered sites in the main southern section of the park. Note that pets are not permitted during the Christmas school holiday period or Easter long weekend, so plan ahead. Visit nrmaparksandresorts.com.au or call (02) 6583 2755.

Ibis Styles Port Macquarie has a limited number of pet-friendly rooms available. Ring ahead to check availability, as these book out fast. An additional flat fee applies. Visit ibisstylespm.com.au or call (02) 6583 1200.

Wiseberry Holiday Accommodation manages a range of self-contained apartments and homes in and around Port Macquarie, and some properties are pet-friendly. It's worth calling them directly to find out what's available. Visit bookings-wiseberry.escapia.com or call (02) 6583 1699.

A heads-up that pet policies, size restrictions and seasonal blackout dates vary across all properties. Always confirm directly before you book to avoid any surprises on arrival.