Pet-Friendly Stays in Ellenbrook, Perth
Ellenbrook sits on the north-eastern edge of Perth, beside the Swan Valley wine region, and its pet-friendly stays reflect that open, semi-rural setting. The Vines Resort accepts pets alongside a full-service spa and two 18-hole golf courses, Discovery Parks Swan Valley offers air-conditioned cabins with a pool a short walk from Maison Saint-Honoré, and Banksia Tourist Park adds cabins with kitchens and a pool close to the airport. With Whiteman Park nearby and the valley's cellar doors a short drive away, travelling with a dog here is straightforward and parking is easy at each stay.
Ellenbrook's personality is deeply rooted in its connection to the Swan Valley, offering a blend of suburban comfort and natural beauty. It's a place where outdoor activities are a way of life, from exploring local vineyards to enjoying the many parks and reserves. The community embraces a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere, extending to pet owners who appreciate the ample green spaces and walking trails available. This makes Ellenbrook a welcoming destination for those who want to experience the region's charm with their pets, providing a laid-back base for exploring the wider Perth Hills and Swan Valley areas.
Resort or holiday park with a pet
Travelling with a pet is easier in Ellenbrook than in central Perth, because the stays here are resorts and holiday parks with outdoor space rather than city hotels. All three listed below accept pets and have a pool, and each puts the Swan Valley within a short drive.
The Vines Resort is the most complete pet-friendly option in Ellenbrook. It accepts pets and still offers the facilities of a large resort: a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, on-site dining and two 18-hole golf courses. Families travelling with a dog and children can split the day between the pool and the Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm, a short taxi ride away. With 1,710 reviews and a score of 8.2, it is the most reviewed stay on this list, and it suits travellers who want resort comfort without leaving the family pet at home.
Discovery Parks Swan Valley is a family-friendly holiday park that welcomes pets, with air-conditioned cabins, some of them with kitchens, and an outdoor pool. Its position is a strong point: Maison Saint-Honoré is a short walk away, and Sandalford Wines is a quick taxi ride, which makes it a practical base for exploring the Swan Valley. Cabins with a kitchen keep meals simple when eating out with a dog is not convenient. Guests rate it 8.2 across 775 reviews, matching the resort's score while offering a more casual, self-catering style of stay.
Banksia Tourist Park offers a similar formula, with pet-friendly and family-friendly accommodation, an outdoor pool and air conditioning, and some rooms include a kitchen for longer stays. Its main advantage is access: it is easily reached from Perth Airport, which helps when arriving after a long drive or flight, and the Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus is a short drive away for walkers. Guests give it 8.0 across 546 reviews. It suits travellers who want a simple base with outdoor space for a dog, a swim for the rest of the family and easy road access in and out of Perth.
The surroundings make Ellenbrook a sensible choice for a stay with a pet. Whiteman Park, one of Perth's largest open spaces, borders the suburb, and the Swan Valley's wineries, cafés and producers sit just to the south along the Swan River. Holiday parks and resorts give more room than an apartment in the city, and parking is easy at all three stays. The best approach is to plan days around outdoor stops and to check each venue's pet rules in advance, since parks, wineries and restaurants in the valley set their own conditions for dogs.
A traveler's takeI would choose Discovery Parks Swan Valley for a stay with a dog in Ellenbrook, because its cabins with kitchens make meals easy and Maison Saint-Honoré is a short walk away. Our advice is to keep a morning for Whiteman Park, which borders Ellenbrook and offers plenty of open space before a drive into the Swan Valley.
Pet-friendlyDiscovery Parks - Swan Valley
★4.1Family-friendly park with a pool, pet-friendly, and close to Swan Valley wineries
Why guests love itDiscovery Parks Swan Valley is a family-friendly holiday park, and it is pet-friendly too. Accommodation is in air-conditioned cabins, some with kitchens, and there is an outdoor pool for children and adults. It is a short walk to Maison Saint-Honoré and a quick taxi ride to Sandalford Wines, which makes it a handy base for the Swan Valley. I would pick it for the pool, the cabins and bringing a pet.
Pet-friendlyThe Vines Resort
★4.1Golf courses, a spa, and pet-friendly rooms in Ellenbrook
Why guests love itThe Vines Resort is a four-star retreat that welcomes families, couples and pets. It has two 18-hole golf courses, a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar and room service. The Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm is a short taxi ride away. An 8.2 score from 1,710 reviews is respectable, and I would choose it for a golf or spa weekend.
Pet-friendlyBanksia Tourist Park
★4.0Family and pet-friendly park with an outdoor pool and kitchens
Why guests love itBanksia Tourist Park in Ellenbrook welcomes families and pets, with an outdoor pool and air conditioning in all units. Some accommodation has a kitchen, which suits longer stays. The park is a short drive from the Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus and easy to reach from the airport. It is a tourist park rather than a hotel, so expect simple comforts. An 8.0 score from 546 reviews is fair, and I would choose it for a budget family stop.
Local tips
- 1Book The Vines Resort if you want spa and golf facilities while travelling with your pet.
- 2Ask Discovery Parks Swan Valley for a cabin with a kitchen to avoid eating out every night with a dog.
- 3Choose Banksia Tourist Park when arriving from Perth Airport, as it is easy to reach from there.
- 4Check each venue's pet conditions at booking, as room types and outdoor areas often have their own rules.
- 5Plan a morning in Whiteman Park, which borders Ellenbrook and offers wide open space.
- 6Bring water for your pet on Swan Valley outings, as summer days in Perth get very hot.