Dog Rock Motel - Albany

The Dog Rock Motel in Albany WA (Western Australia) has 81 units ranging from Standard, Deluxe and Executive. All rooms are ground floor so that you can park at your door. Rooms feature Internet Access, Complimentary in-house movies, refrigerators, ensuite bathroom facilities and may other amenities to make your stay comfortable. Our Deluxe rooms offer a view of the city lights. Dog Rock Motel is family owned and offers you friendly service.

Located next to Dog Rock shopping centre and a short 5 minute drive to the Ocean - situated between the picturesque hills of Mount Melville and Mount Clarence. 'Dog Rock' is a large, granite boulder formed by nature shaped like a Labrador dog's head. Dog Rock is in the centre of Albany at the start of Middleton Road (next door to Dog Rock Shopping Centre).

Lime 303 - Restaurant and Function Centre

Lime 303 is our award winning restaurant. Acclaimed local chef, Greg Pepall, has been a finalist in many of the states most prestigious catering awards. Some of the highlights include numerous times as a finalist in both the gold plate awards and the RCIA (Restaurant & Catering Industry Awards) Winning the RCIA in 1999. In 2000, he was the winner of WA's Finishing Industry Councel Awards for best seafood dish which you can sample from the Rocks extensive menu.

Lime 303 Restaurant welcomes special functions for up to 150 guests. With it’s fantastic location at the top of the town centre and accommodation just a few steps away. This makes it the perfect place to hold your very special event be it a festive wedding, fun get together, happy birthday or an all important corporate function. Conference and Meeting Facilities include the latest audiovisual equipment with overhead projector and screen, public address system with sound reinforcement, cordless microphone and lectern.

Things to see and do in Albany WA:

Albany was once a major whaling town and is now a preferred platform to view the impressive protected Southern Right Whale. These magnificent whales migrate through these waters between July and September. Be sure to visit Whale World on the Flinders Peninsula; a delight for those with an interest in both history and conservation.

For sustainable innovation, visit The Albany Wind Farm, with its unique boardwalks past 12 of the largest wind turbines in the Southern Hemisphere. This walk winds along the fabulous coastline of the Southern Ocean.

Historical buildings in Albany include the Courthouse, St John's Anglican Church, the Town Hall and the Albany Residence Museum. You may also enjoy a stroll via Albany's walking tour to the Albany Botanic Gardens and recognise the amusing likeness of a dog at the classic 'Dog Rock'.

Albany is known for its beautiful Wildflowers, winning Wineries, Arts and Crafts. For the nearest winery visit Forest Hill Vineyard to sample good Riesling, Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. For golf, you will find The Albany Golf Club and Grove Park Golf Links.

For nearby National Parks we have the Fitzgerald River National Park and West Cape Howe National Park for rock climbing, Torndirrup National Park with its fascinating Blowholes, the Gap and ever popular Natural Bridge.

Finding Us

The Dog Rock Motel is situated 432 km from Perth, approx 5-6 hours drive.