Motels in Queensland, Australia

Stayed there with my partner and baby. Was absolutely disgusting. Mattress had blood stains on it. Cockroaches and other insects everywhere. The receptionist and cleaners were nice. But the manager was absolutely rude and not professional in the slightest. Had cockroaches go into my babies bottles, in his cot. In my bed under my pillows and all. Couldn’t walk around without shoes. The door to the room was broken. Roaches in the shared shower and toilet. Even in the sink in our room roaches came crawling out. Not worth the money. When I asked for a refund the manager swore at me, was extremely rude. Not in any way sympathetic like the other staff were. I will be taking this further as it’s a health and safety hazard.

I wish I had of read these reviews prior to booking a room. I wanted something close to the airport and at last minute this was all that was left. I don't consider $148 a cheap room for 1 night, a shared backpackers room would of been cleaner. I got a text after booking and paying asking me to enter more details again including credit card, it said to upload a photo, didn't say upload your licence so therefor never sent the room code, when I rang I got a lady I could not understand who explained I didn't need to worry because I could do it at reception, when we arrived at reception the lady told me I MUST DO IT OR I CAN'T STAY!! 1hr later and 2 others in reception having the same issues we were given a room code, the room smelt like a dead wet dog, we were on ground level the curtain was see through and didn't block any of the elements out, the shower was that small you could only fit in one leg at a time.... prior to arriving I asked if they had a laundry on site I was told yes to only be told once checked in the washing machine is broken.. NEVER EVER AGAIN.

Close to the airport and wonderful for an early morning flight, the hosts are very lovely and helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable, everything was in working order. To be honest the air con was great on a hot day, and close to some to shops.

Good location motel for families, in front of Gold Coast Highway that close to the bus stop to go to airport or to the boardbeach south, where we can easily hop in to the trem / bus to central (surfer paradise, carvill / cypress ave) or Movie World. The motel have swimming pool and big bed with complete facilities for families (netflix, iron, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, utensils) and also has a 70 model bathroom in very clean condition. Besides hotels they have 24 night owl supermarket and many restourante (italia, japanese, ice cream etc) with 5 mins walk distance to Mermaid beach at the end of the road.

We chose this hotel because it was one of the most inexpensive hotels near the reef terminal and close to other attractions in Cairns. It was a 30 minute walk to the Reef Terminal and 40 minutes to the Botanical Garden. It also has a good selection of restaurants nearby and is a short walk to Rusty's Market and quite a few shops. The area is very quiet and the bed was comfy enough. The room has a good wall unit which we stored all of our bags in and kept our stuff accessible with some shelves. There is a limited number of plug-ins in the room with two on the desk under the TV and a power bar was underneath the bed. A travel power adapter was used to keep our devices charged. The wifi was weak when we stayed and we felt the shower curtain and lip didn't do a great job keeping the water contained because the floor and bath mat got soaked each time we showered - you could aim the shower head at the wall and angle your body just so but it was tricky to have a good shower here. We did appreciate all the toiletries available in the wall mounted units including hand wash, shaving cream, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. The towels were also very soft but never dried out so we had to ask to have them changed on our second day here because the bathroom smelled very damp due to the wetness. The front desk staff were very kind but they did not have it manned after hours so there are late night check in instructions provided. They also can help arrange and book tours while you are in Cairns. The hotel offered a complimentary breakfast which included bread, a toaster, a pancake machine, cereals, juices, coffee, milk and water. The highlight of the breakfast was the pancake machine and the giant jar of Nutella with a pump attached. You could order a hot breakfast for a little bit more and it was fairly priced for things like sausage, bacon and eggs. The hotel also has a bar area (open 3-7), heat and eat meals, a vending machine, pool and laundry facilities. There is a microwave available in the bar area and kettles are available in the rooms for hot water. The laundry machines are commercial and quick - it cost 4 AUD to wash and the same price to dry and our laundry was done within 1 hour and 10 minutes. The laundry room also has an iron and ironing board. The hotel had a good amount of parking and it is about a 10 minute drive from the airport. We felt everything was very convenient during our stay and would recommend it if you are planning to save on a hotel and spend on excursions!

It was a beautiful room.

Close to the airport, easy to find. Had no trouble with train noises once asleep. Room was clean as well as the bathroom. On the negative and really not that big a deal is that the undercover parking is limited and spaces not very big. Also Watch the bottom step in the dark. Miss stepped going down at 4.30am as I didn't see the bottom step and landed on my knees. Could do with a bit more lighting at the bottom of the stair.

Stayed 3rd time for uni in Rockhampton. It was comfortable stay in quite room. Have big tv and clean room Stayed for 2 weeks staff was amazing. Loved the delicious food in restaurant attached to motel.

Really good little hotel. Clean and for the cost of the room, very good. Close to good pubs and pizza shop which was handy for a one night stay. I believe the new manager has taken the place by the scruff of the neck and tidied it right up as I see some of the other reviews were not great. The new manager has done great here and it would seem it's improved quite a lot since she came on board. So for the negative reviews, they were probably warranted at the time, but as of June 2023, really good. I would definitely stay again.

Very good, the back door is the beach pool. I called the boss at two o'clock in the afternoon to tell us that we arrived at six o'clock. He said that he hanged the phone, then sent a text message to me, telling me that the password was taken from the box, and after that. Take the envelope, inside is the precautions and room key, half self-service bar is, this place is relatively small, not far from a pizza shop is particularly delicious, highly recommended

Stayed there with my partner and baby. Was absolutely disgusting. Mattress had blood stains on it. Cockroaches and other insects everywhere. The receptionist and cleaners were nice. But the manager was absolutely rude and not professional in the slightest. Had cockroaches go into my babies bottles, in his cot. In my bed under my pillows and all. Couldn’t walk around without shoes. The door to the room was broken. Roaches in the shared shower and toilet. Even in the sink in our room roaches came crawling out. Not worth the money. When I asked for a refund the manager swore at me, was extremely rude. Not in any way sympathetic like the other staff were. I will be taking this further as it’s a health and safety hazard.

I wish I had of read these reviews prior to booking a room. I wanted something close to the airport and at last minute this was all that was left. I don't consider $148 a cheap room for 1 night, a shared backpackers room would of been cleaner. I got a text after booking and paying asking me to enter more details again including credit card, it said to upload a photo, didn't say upload your licence so therefor never sent the room code, when I rang I got a lady I could not understand who explained I didn't need to worry because I could do it at reception, when we arrived at reception the lady told me I MUST DO IT OR I CAN'T STAY!! 1hr later and 2 others in reception having the same issues we were given a room code, the room smelt like a dead wet dog, we were on ground level the curtain was see through and didn't block any of the elements out, the shower was that small you could only fit in one leg at a time.... prior to arriving I asked if they had a laundry on site I was told yes to only be told once checked in the washing machine is broken.. NEVER EVER AGAIN.

Close to the airport and wonderful for an early morning flight, the hosts are very lovely and helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable, everything was in working order. To be honest the air con was great on a hot day, and close to some to shops.

It was a beautiful room.

Close to the airport, easy to find. Had no trouble with train noises once asleep. Room was clean as well as the bathroom. On the negative and really not that big a deal is that the undercover parking is limited and spaces not very big. Also Watch the bottom step in the dark. Miss stepped going down at 4.30am as I didn't see the bottom step and landed on my knees. Could do with a bit more lighting at the bottom of the stair.

Paid for an upgrade to a room at the back after reading reviews describing noise levels. Glad we did because this motel fronts a busy motorway and still traffic noise at a bearable level from back row room. Room was large and very clean although 2 small living cockroaches in bathroom. Husband found bed to be perfect but I had trouble sleeping on it. You can’t please everyone. When we arrived around 5pm the main door to the office was locked but a fellow, either a customer or worker was sitting on a waiting area seat in the reception area and told me the manager was not there but I could use a side door. That was no problem as within a minute or 2 the manager arrived and I told him who I was and he remembered I had called an hour before to check on the availability of a suite rather than a room. Only thing that stopped me short of giving 5 stars was the manager’s apparent distain at having to serve a customer. The dear man couldn’t have looked or come across to me as more put out by having to attend my booking. He offered very little information. When I asked about the wifi password ( wifi did not work at all by the way, even with instructions ) he disinterestedly told me it’s on the back of the key. Also on the back of the key was information on what to do if the tv gives a no signal message. I don’t know why he couldn’t be bothered to explain that. So all up, he was a very poor ambassador for the motel and could easily, single handily ruined the start of someone’s vacation vibe with his “ can I just get this over and done with” vibe. I maintained my chirpy and happy disposition in the meagre attempt of cheering up this poor soul. Alas, it wasn’t to be although when I asked about distances /directions to a venue we were to attend, old mate, worker/customer was all for telling me everything I needed to know. Thank goodness I had him to share the information I needed because once that key was in my hand, Mr manager had done his part and no further talk appeared to be necessary! Maybe HE needs a holiday? Other than that, the suite was suitable for a longer stay with microwave, cooktop, kettle and mini fridge/freezer. There was adequate crockery , cutlery, pans, toaster and washing up items to be able to prepare food for 2. We only stayed the one night and did not eat dinner or breakfast from the dining room on site. I knew about the dining room from reading reviews, not Mr Manager.

It was already more than 10 o'clock in the evening. There was no front desk staff, and the room card was left in the password box. As a result, the hotel has two addresses. We found another address according to the map of the hotel. After several weeks, we found the room card. There is no service call. If you don't understand the map and instructions in English, or if you have problems with your room card, you will definitely not be able to enter the room at night. It is not too close to the airport for 30 Australian dollars. The room usually has a musty smell. Upgrade to the nearest airport, suggest picking other homes, not recommended

The room was clean & today & the bed was very comfortable. Plenty of hot water for the shower & basin but be careful as the hot water comes our extremely very very hot & instant. It seems everyone has trouble locating the key pads. This is because they are digital screens, so when you arrive you just see a box & no keypad. Ad this is a keyless entry check in hotel I would suggest the instructions explain you won’t see a key pad but a little box & tap on it to light up digital keypad. We were in room 13 next to the closed reception and we heard many people ringing the helpline because they couldn’t locate the key pad for entry to the carpark or hotel. Our TV kept switching off at night with the screen message no signal, so we couldn’t watch TV any night which was extremely disappointing. We had 2 chairs in the room and one had faulty legs and was unsafe to sit on. We found the location good as it was a very casual walk to restaurants & cafes in Racecourse Rd. There is a fish & chip takeaway shop directly opposite the hotel. We were a little disappointed in that we would have liked a balcony as per the photo, but not all rooms have balconies.

I've stayed here a few times before as its convenient location to where im going. I usually stay for 12-14hrs as its an overnight stay between transit, so I've never used any facilities. The rooms are always clean & usually quiet if people are considerate & not being noisy.

I wish I had of read these reviews prior to booking a room. I wanted something close to the airport and at last minute this was all that was left. I don't consider $148 a cheap room for 1 night, a shared backpackers room would of been cleaner. I got a text after booking and paying asking me to enter more details again including credit card, it said to upload a photo, didn't say upload your licence so therefor never sent the room code, when I rang I got a lady I could not understand who explained I didn't need to worry because I could do it at reception, when we arrived at reception the lady told me I MUST DO IT OR I CAN'T STAY!! 1hr later and 2 others in reception having the same issues we were given a room code, the room smelt like a dead wet dog, we were on ground level the curtain was see through and didn't block any of the elements out, the shower was that small you could only fit in one leg at a time.... prior to arriving I asked if they had a laundry on site I was told yes to only be told once checked in the washing machine is broken.. NEVER EVER AGAIN.

Close to the airport and wonderful for an early morning flight, the hosts are very lovely and helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable, everything was in working order. To be honest the air con was great on a hot day, and close to some to shops.

The room was clean & today & the bed was very comfortable. Plenty of hot water for the shower & basin but be careful as the hot water comes our extremely very very hot & instant. It seems everyone has trouble locating the key pads. This is because they are digital screens, so when you arrive you just see a box & no keypad. Ad this is a keyless entry check in hotel I would suggest the instructions explain you won’t see a key pad but a little box & tap on it to light up digital keypad. We were in room 13 next to the closed reception and we heard many people ringing the helpline because they couldn’t locate the key pad for entry to the carpark or hotel. Our TV kept switching off at night with the screen message no signal, so we couldn’t watch TV any night which was extremely disappointing. We had 2 chairs in the room and one had faulty legs and was unsafe to sit on. We found the location good as it was a very casual walk to restaurants & cafes in Racecourse Rd. There is a fish & chip takeaway shop directly opposite the hotel. We were a little disappointed in that we would have liked a balcony as per the photo, but not all rooms have balconies.

The place has a homely cozy feel to it with the room having the amenities you would be looking for like the tall dining table area that has the tea, coffee and kettle with the microwave. I quite liked the clean bed linen and the fluffy pillows. The bathroom is compact as it must be. The manager to the place Ms Lin, was very friendly and very helpful with all sorts of information you may want related to Brisbane. Riverview Motel is conveniently located close to the river side which is beautiful for a lovely morning or evening stroll. Also just twenty minutes away from the Central Business District in Brisbane not mention quite a few dining options I less than ten minutes of a walk from Riverview Motel.

The room was very clean and the bed in the standard room was two single beds of about 90 cm. The hotel may be an old couple. The people are very kind and kind. I booked the accommodation there because I was two big and two small on the second day of the plane. The hostess took me to the room and told me that the bed might not sleep, but if I don’t mind, she also allows me to stay. And told me that there were extra blankets and pillows that allowed us to sleep on the carpet. We left the hotel at 3:30 in the morning, so just a few people would be one night. Daddy sleeps on the carpet, but it is very comfortable and there is nothing bad. Thank you very much for the warm reception of the store. I was afraid we didn't have enough water to provide us with drinking water and sent me chocolate. Thank you very much.

Booked the room on line which was easily done. On the day of our booking the motel deducted costs from our credit card and we received further instructions to assess our room,after hours, via outside safe by sms. We obtained our room card without any issues. We booked a standard queen room. The room was basic but well maintained and had a great shower. Motel is within easy walking distance of local restaurants and a Woolworths. Great place for a overnight stay. I would recommend this motel to friends

Good location motel for families, in front of Gold Coast Highway that close to the bus stop to go to airport or to the boardbeach south, where we can easily hop in to the trem / bus to central (surfer paradise, carvill / cypress ave) or Movie World. The motel have swimming pool and big bed with complete facilities for families (netflix, iron, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, utensils) and also has a 70 model bathroom in very clean condition. Besides hotels they have 24 night owl supermarket and many restourante (italia, japanese, ice cream etc) with 5 mins walk distance to Mermaid beach at the end of the road.

Our stay here was OK but not brilliant. Although we had paid for the room we got an email about two days before saying if we did not pay the $100 bond our booking could be cancelled. We tried unsuccessfully for hours to contact them by phone and in the end the hotel we were staying in up the coast managed to contact them on our behalf and pay the bond. We were travelling all over Australia and this was the only hotel that wanted a bond before we even arrived and what for I am not quite sure! We were told which room we were in and that it would be open with the key inside. What happened if someone just helped themselves to stuff in the room and we got charged from the bond? Parking was a bit of a nightmare as there are not enough spaces for the rooms, we managed to squeeze our car into one of the spaces but were constantly worried about damage. Within walking distances to lots of shops, bars and restaurants and of course the beach. Room was OK although the carpets could do with replacing. It was not one of the best places we stayed in but it served a purpose for 2 nights. We got the bond back within 24 hours but were not happy about having to pay this. Would not stay here again.

Very convienient place to stay. Pacific fair and tram and bus stops close by ver helpful carried our bags upstairs for us as we are elderly.

On arrival it I had to look for someone to book in as nobody at the desk. Well the website promised recently upgraded accommodation. First impressions were that it must have been updated using Grandma's hand me downs. Very old and dated fittings, and a shower that only worked sometimes. The hot water sometimes didn't work at all, or it came out in spurts. We booked a room for a couple and requested bedding as such, but got into the room and had 3 single beds. Luckily the beds were on wheels and we could push 2 together. We decided to check out the bar in the main building which was nicely decorated as you would expect, but I jut don't get marketing yourself as an Irish pub but playing pop music through the speakers. It was definitely lacking atmosphere and the staff also seemed disinterested in being there.......and $19 for a beer and glass of wine was just ridiculous. They also advertise Wi-Fi but when I tried to access it you needed a login. By this point I couldn't be bothered going to chase this up, but it should have been in the rooms. The rooms did not have any form of paperwork or information at all. The room was somewhat sound proof but you could still here loud people in the bar area. No traffic was heard though and the beds were comfortable.

The motel is better than I expected. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the airport. There is a bus stop at the door, which is very convenient. The front desk was very welcoming and gave breakfast, milk cereal and bread. The room is ok, tidy.

The reception with checking in were 100% friendly -& it was an easy transition!! Not having to pay an expensive security/key deposit as alot of other accommodation facilities*motels/hotels/any form of rentals * was fantastic too. The room was good for the price which out of all this weekend's rates was the cheapest but probably the best overall with what was still left available? All amenities in the pre-paid for room were good but the couch in their made it better also. Only thing I didn't like was the television wasn't picking up all the main channels or it wasn't tuned in properly after the bad weather recently maybe?

I will admit that I selected this hotel on price and location. Check in is a little difficult as you fave to arrive at a set time period or pre arrange before you get there. Called the front desk and was checked in without too much bother. Car park is underneath but you need the code to access, which you get on check in, so need to park somewhere in the meantime. Room was clean, equipped with everything I needed. There was also a kitchenette arrangement. It was at the rear and was relatively quiet. However, the place has a feeling of a half way house, or low income rentals. It seemed to me there were long-term residents. The hotel offers little, no food, nothing in fridge, no restaurant, no meals. There is a pool tho. For a cheap one night stay it was ok. Would I stay longer, I don't think so.

We booked here unexpectedly without reading anything about the motel...So was unsure about what we will find....have to say was very pleasantly surprised, then place is gorgeous. The manager and his son were nice. The room was large with kitchenette and a nice sized bathroom. There is a car park in the front or in the back , we had ours in the back which is safer IMO than off a busy street. The room was at the back so we didn't hear any street noise at all, bed was comfortable and shower water pressure was good.. It has a small pool and a great courtyard. Bus stop is just in front of the motel with a plaza right across the road, and a series of restaurants 3 mins walk away. The beach is less than 5 mins walk and you can easily walk to Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach in 10 -15 mis.. Next door is a cafe where you can also purchase b/f if need be.. Only thing is the wi fi was no good ... other than that the motel is in a great location...would happily stay there again.

We stayed for 7 nights in room 27. It was very clean and perfect for what we needed, with a TV, fridge, kettle, toaster, fresh linen and towels, although the bed was quite uncomfortable. The room itself was a bit dark and dated but we can see the rooms are undergoing an upgrade so I’m sure this one will be done in time. The BBQ was great and always clean, the pool was brilliant and location to everything (including Coles 200m down the road) is perfect! The staff are all friendly and accommodating, and their little dog is gorgeous. If you are looking for awesome coffee we found a tiny caravan across the road at the Miami Caravan Park behind the surf club - amazing brew and lovely ladies!

I went to Coomera to hone my MMA skills on the local bikers who proved to be exceptionally unskilled. By contrast the fine South African manager had fine Kung Fu from her time in the home country protecting her mobile phone which was never stolen. If she leaves her mobile in a cafe in Coomera, it gets returned to her, often by black bikers. I loved the old school aircon which rattled on all night and was freezing.