Queensland Motels | Places to Stay in Queensland

May 1, 2023 Janette Largent

Some of Queensland’s most remarkable sights require you to leave terra firma. Off its coast sits the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef. Snorkel and scuba among 1500 resident fish species, or sail through the Whitsundays’ white-sand atolls. Back on dry land, you’ll find tropical escapes in the Daintree Rainforest to the north, rugged outback to the west and alfresco dining on the Gold Coast in the south. South East Queensland boasts mountain views, vineyards and ‘river city’ Brisbane.
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1. BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park & Motel

66-86 Siganto Dr, Helensvale, Gold Coast, Queensland 4212 Australia
Excellent
64%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 770 reviews

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park & Motel

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park is the nearest caravan park to the Gold Coast Theme Parks with family and pet friendly accommodation located across the road from Movie World, Wet'n'Wild, Outback Spectacular & only 2 minutes' drive from Dream World & White Water World. It's the perfect place to base yourself when exploring the Gold Coast. With our very own Water Park and a range of new activities such as Foot Pool, Bocce, Frisbee Golf and an off road Remote Control Car Track. Saltwater Creek runs through the property, where you can go fishing or throw in you kayak and go for a paddle.

Not PET friendly.....

Reviewed By Z8321BNmichellek

Definitely not PET friendly ,dog yes but that's it. Nothing in their bookings or T&,Cs We booked in for 2 nights and let them know at checking we had a cat. At there discretion he could stay as long as he was kept contained see photos We liked the park and decided to stay a full week only to be told that they have some issues with the cat and we will call you back. The response was... Sorry your site is unavailable for those dates , so we asked for a another site to only be no again and we knew this was incorrect. They then told us we could not extend our stay any longer because of the cat. Dogs only allowed as it is a Flora and Fauna park ? There was no need to lie to us about availability. Not everyone travels with dogs. There are responsible cat owners as well. We were very disappointed especially as it was $177 for a powered site for 2 days. We rebooked up the road and the manager had no problems with our cat.

2. Beach House Motel

66 The Strand, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 318 reviews

Beach House Motel

Welcome to Beach House Motel, your North Ward “home away from home.” Beach House Motel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Beach House Motel offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The motel offers outdoor furniture, newspaper, and baggage storage, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and a snack bar. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. If you’re looking for an Asian restaurant, consider a visit to Shorehouse, which is not far from Beach House Motel. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a historic site, such as Kissing Point Fort. Beach House Motel puts the best of North Ward at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Excellent value for money

Reviewed By P174YJbrianr

Great location, housekeeping was excellent and the housekeepers were pleasant and cheereful and same for receptionist, If i ever get back to Townsville i will cerntainly stay there and recommend to others

3. Bundaberg Spanish Motor Inn

134 Woongarra St, Bundaberg, Queensland 4670 Australia
Excellent
85%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 676 reviews

Bundaberg Spanish Motor Inn

Bundaberg Spanish Motor Inn is situated a block back from the hustle and bustle of the main street of town. We listen to the trees and not the traffic! All our rooms are comfortably appointed with a kitchenette, and either a queen bed and sofa or alternatively a queen and a single bed. FREE high speed WIFI is available to our guests. Unwind around the pool or enjoy a barbeque in our tranquil surrounds. Come and enjoy the service provided by our friendly hosts Kimberly, Mario & Anthony. We know you'll enjoy the experience!

Great location

Reviewed By I9807ADsuef

We regularly stay at the Spanish Motor Inn when we visit Bundaberg...it is conveniently located near hospitals and most other commonly visited places in Bundaberg... Owners and staff are friendly and very willing to help in any way....rooms are spotless and comfortable....breakfast is always available and tasty. We always make the Spanish our first choice when staying in Bundaberg and recommend this as a great place to stay...

4. Cairns City Palms

199 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 230 reviews

Cairns City Palms

We are a family run and locally owned motel only 20 minutes walk from the city center of Cairns, 5-minute walk from the world-renowned Esplanade and just a 10-minute drive from the Cairns airport. We offer our guests a comfortable and modern accommodation with attentive and friendly service. Within a minutes’ walk you will find popular restaurants, bars, supermarkets, a gym, bottle shop and plenty of take away outlets offering cuisine from all around the world. Cairns City Palms' Motel Suites and Apartments are spacious, fresh and self-contained. FREE wireless internet is available throughout the motel. The Palms Lounge gives guests access to sofas and a TV, computer terminal with free printing facilities along with a shower and toilet. In our lounge we also offer our guests complimentary morning scones and refreshments including tea, coffee, juice and cold water throughout the stay. FACILITIES: Palms garden and BBQ area. Outdoor swimming pool. Laundry facilities (coin operated). Computer and printing facilities. Luggage storage. SERVICES: Free wireless internet. Tour desk with 10% discount on all tours. Free car park (subject to availability). We appreciate our guests and want you to know that if you choose to stay with us, you will support our staff's families and other local businesses. Thank you! Kind Regards, Team Palms

Overrated in Tripadvisor

Reviewed By nkva

I struggle to understand the 4.5 rating of this hotel on Tripadvisor. My experience has been quite different. The only pros I can find is that the room is very self sufficient. Small but has nearly everything required for a week stay. There were multiple challenges I had during my stay. I was particularly unhappy with the attitude of the staff and I rate the service as poor. The clock in the room stopped working. We asked for the battery to be replaced but it stopped again the next day. Room makeup forgot body wash. Car park was very full on Fri and Sat nights but when I asked what I can do when I found no parking spot, staff gave me a shrug and said "It's always been like that", implying I need to sort it out myself. Location was probably 3/5 but it was very noisy and there was a road work right in front of the hotel. I'm sure with that money I can find another place with better service.

5. Chermside Motor Inn

644 Gympie Rd Chermside QLD Corner Abarth St Chermside QLD, Brisbane, Queensland 4032 Australia
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 416 reviews

Chermside Motor Inn

The family operated Chermside Motor Inn is located in the middle of Chermside located on the north bound side of Gympie road between Rode and Hamilton Roads. The Chermside Motor Inn is less than 1 km from both the Prince Charles and Holy Spirit hospitals. The Chermside Motor Inn provides friendly and well-equipped accommodation, the ideal place for an overnight stay or that extended getaway. With 22 rooms (Queen, Twin & Family), set out in spacious surrounds and five excellent cafes within 200 meters and two Clubs within 10 minutes’ walk, the Chermside Motor Inn is a great choice in valued accommodation and an excellent place to rest your head in Brisbane’s Northern suburbs.

Great convenient motel!!

Reviewed By Niccers16

Great motel with convenient location to shops and Northside hospitals. Plenty of parking in front of rooms. Rooms are clean and well presently. Motel is a little older but that is reflective in cost of rooms. Would defiantly stay again without hesitation as everything is close. Room also had a kettle, toaster and microwave, along with complimentary tea, coffee, milk & biscuits.

6. Longreach Motor Inn

Longreach Motor Inn 84 Galah St, Longreach, Queensland 4730 Australia
Excellent
33%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 370 reviews

Longreach Motor Inn

Longreach Motor inn is a family owned and operated business with 57 motel rooms including 2 bedroom family rooms. Restuarant, Bar, Room Service, Swimming Pool, BBQ's, Guest Laundries & situated in town. Tour Booking Desk & Information Centre. Experience the real thing! Outback Longreach.

Short stay

Reviewed By malomc

We stayed at the Longreach Motor Inn with our tour group of 26 people for 4 nights. The managers couldn't do enough for us. It was very clean and comfortable beds. We were in a ground floor room which was quite big. On site restaurant was excellent with good food and fantastic staff.

7. Soho Motel

333 Wickham Tce, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia
Excellent
18%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 265 reviews

Soho Motel

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Brisbane, Soho Motel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Soho Motel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Brisbane. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. Soho Hotel features room service and baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Soho Hotel, free parking is available. While staying at Soho Motel, visitors can check out Albert Street Uniting Church (0.3 mi) and Anzac Square (0.4 mi), some of Brisbane's top attractions. While in Brisbane, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Soho Hotel, including XXXX Brewery Alehouse (0.9 mi), George's Paragon Seafood Restaurant Brisbane (0.7 mi), and Blackbird Bar and Grill (0.6 mi). If you’re looking for something to do, South Bank Parklands (1.0 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of Soho Motel. Soho Motel is sure to make your visit to Brisbane one worth remembering.

Good motel if you would like to have basic amenities - neat and clean

Reviewed By SuperGuy084

A Small motel situated pretty much in in the Cbd of Brisbane it is close to Roma Street station but please be careful you have to follow the instructions of the GPS otherwise you may get lost the rooms are very small however I found them comfortable and relaxing. It is a good hotel to spend one night or tonight if you’re in a hurry or you don’t want to get into the hassles of Brisbane rooms are very small however as I said for a couple of nights there a good state it is also close to the station which adds a lot of value and the receptionist lady was really good good. As I checked in the early she help me in accommodating by checking in early and she explained all the instructions nicely Wi-Fi quality was good but I have basic model who does the job for a couple of nights

8. Kingsford Smith Motel

610 Kingsford Smith Dr, Brisbane, Queensland 4007 Australia
Excellent
64%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 724 reviews

Kingsford Smith Motel

Kingsford Smith Motel offers expert customer service,high quality and comfortable rooms as well as all the nearby restaurants, bars and shops near the picturesque portside wharf, not to forget the Eat Street Markets and Eagle farm racing. We are here to accommodate you the best way we can. We offer 24 hour check in service and a free shuttle to drop you off at the airport and also to the cruise terminal.

Outstanding accommodation and value for money!

Reviewed By MattandJacintaK

Outstanding attention to detail and service! Very pleasantly surprised at the extremely good value and yet the quality of accommodation was fantastic. Despite being on a very busy road the rooms were very quiet and we could not hear the road noise at all. Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, and could not have done more to make us feel welcome despite being fully booked for the weekend. Would highly recommend this motel and would definitely stay again!

9. Comfort Inn Spring Hill Terraces

260 Water Street cnr Warry Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia
Excellent
36%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 120 reviews

Comfort Inn Spring Hill Terraces

Centrally located, affordable comfort on the city's doorstep. We have a range of motel rooms (double or twin rooms with en suite), studio apartments (with limited cooking facilities and en suite) and terrace houses (fully self-contained). Close to bus/train transport, Royal Brisbane Hospital, RNA showgrounds, Chinatown and only a 30 minute walk into the CBD. Free-call taxi phone in reception.

Property needs to improve in many areas

Reviewed By Greg M

My wife and I stayed for two nights while I had a procedure at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. We arrived and parked in the driveway which is blocked by an electric sliding gate. There is no intercom to contact reception which is inside the premises. After circumnavigating the site we rang reception and they opened the electric gate. Reception was straightforward and we were given a room key that has a tag to operate the electric gate. There is no way to access reception without the electronic tag to operate the gate. We were given a room on the 2nd floor and found the stairway near reception difficult to navigate with luggage. I have reviewed Qld Workcover standards for stairways and I do not believe this stairway complies. It is steep, the steps are short, and the handrail does not have 50mm clearance between the rail and the adjacent structure near the top of one flight causing my hand to jam. The timed lighting for the stairwell does not come on until after dusk creating a further hazard. The room was clean but very tired. The bed was one of the least comfortable hotel beds I have slept on in over a decade. On the second night the premises was extremely noisy with what sounded like a trolley waking my wife and I. Our room was not serviced for our second day. Coffee and tea supplies were not replenished. There is no restaurant facilities on site and no information in the rooms on nearby eateries or convenience stores. Brochures at reception were out of date with one mentioning a discount that expired in 2019. Thank god for Tripadvisor. I could go on but I guess I have made it clear this was an unsatisfactory stay.

10. Whitsunday on the Beach

269 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
Excellent
38%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 190 reviews

Whitsunday on the Beach

Airlie Beaches only Motel accommodation that backs onto the Airlie Beach Lagoon. All units are self contained with patios and balconies. Secure parking in the centre of the complex. No taxis to catch or hill to climb as we are in the centre of Airlie Beach.

Whitsunday on the beach

Reviewed By Go504096

Stayed 5 nights , fairly priced , great location in the middle of Airlie Beach. Backs onto the beach front lagoon. Rooms a little dated but a good bed, a great shower. The atmosphere is good as its right in the main street with walking to all amenities. Park your car and pack your car keys away until you leave. Would stay here again!

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