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Overlooking Boathaven Bay, Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located 1 km from Airlie Beach and features 2 pools, an outdoor spa and a restaurant. Each room offers views of the tropical gardens, the pool area or Boathaven Bay.

First and foremost, the people working there made the difference! Shirelle in reception (if i spell it correctly - the smiley yound lady with the 3 kids in reception 😀) really kind, considerate, does everything possible to help you, gives solutions in any request. E.g. had to check out and leave my luggage super early, hotel was not busy, reception opens at 7am, but she came 10min earlier just to serve me, and opened also the breakfast for me to take a bite before i go to my half day cruise! When back, she also helped! Meabh also at the bar and restaurant service, always smiley and kind! And also taking care of the garden, when not busy, and making the rooms more beautiful with flowers! The hotel is just over the main bus/ boat station, 8min walk, has really clean and really spacious rooms. All is working properly. Even a small balcony that you can enjoy your coffee outside with a view. Road underneath not noisy. Bed and pillows really good quality - had a great sleep. Recycling in the room, towel only for make up -- loved these small details nowhere else in the world found! Amazing also the outside pool - did not use, but seems really artistic. Oh, and the restaurant has great food - grilled fish and chips was super tasty and well served. Wish I could stay longer!! (Not happens often in a stay, I would say, and I'm travelling quite a lot!). Felt taken care of and happy!

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8.3
Very Good
1,376 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

Located in Airlie Beach, 2.9 km from Cannonvale Beach, Reef Gateway Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a casino. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service.

Coral Sea Marina is 4.3 km from the motel, while Whitsunday Art Gallery is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is Whitsunday Coast Airport, 31 km from Reef Gateway Hotel.

The staff was absolutely amazing. We were scammed with our booked accommodation and had no accommodation during the July holidays. We took a chance to see whether Reef gateway hotel could accommodate us the night before our booking with them. They were really busy but the lovely staff made it happen. We will be forever grateful. I really like the laundry facilities as well.

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8.3
Very Good
773 reviews
Price from
$88
per night

Guests have direct access to Airlie Beach Lagoon swimming pool, park lands, beach and walkways. At the tour desk, guests can book several tours to the Great Barrier Reef or Whitehaven beach and Islands. Car and Scooter hire is also available from the tour desk.

Within walking distance of everything...beach, restaurants, shopping, etc.

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7.4
Good
388 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and terrace, The Islands Inn Motel is located in Airlie Beach. Free WiFi is offered in public areas and free private parking is available on site.

Abell Point Marina is 3.5 km from The Islands Inn Motel, while Whitsunday Art Gallery is 6 km from the property. Whitsunday Coast Airport is 24 km away.

Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were spacious.

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7.1
Good
93 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

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Both travelers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Avg. price/night: $105.96
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,319 reviews
    Very clean & roomy. Comfy bed & pillows, great shower. Individual aircon & ceiling fans. Nice patio area. Good pool. Very quiet & peaceful. Older style but good value for money. Plenty of free parking.
    Di
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $197.12
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,052 reviews
    Excellent location Friendly staff Offered free parking pass
    Aemelia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $197.12
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,052 reviews
    The renovations to the motel were better than expected and very comfortable. The rain shower head was lovely and the bed was super comfortable. The coffee machine was an extra bonus.
    Shona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $78.45
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,400 reviews
    I loved the location. The fact you could walk out the front and be in the middle of everything was great. Great staff. Super friendly. Easy to get at the back gates and find the free parking as well.
    Taylar
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $197.12
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,052 reviews
    It’s close to everything and the pub meals are very family friendly. The motel section was also a little quieter away from the pub noise.
    Harriet
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $93.35
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 388 reviews
    I stayed here in late 2023 and this was a return visit. An older style motel accommodation. Very central location. Close to all the shops and lots of good cafes etc. which is a bonus. Older accommodation but has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Shower good. All facilities for preparing meals if needed. Room very clean and beds very comfortable. Noise factors not too bad given its very central location. Easy walk to the waterfront and beach and transport if needed.
    Pamela
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,220 reviews
    I was only here for one night, but i wish i could have stayed longer! The facilities within the park were fantastic and the room itself was superb. Very comfortable and clean and felt very safe. There was a food trailer in the evening to purchase really good street food, and a coffee trailer in the morning serving really good coffee and healthy breakfast bowls. There was also great laundry facilities and a childrens play area, as well as a bird feeding station!
    Laura
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 805 reviews
    Location, location, location. Rooms have an ocean view. They are in front of a kids playground, right in the middle of all the stores and restaurants. The room was very spacious, lots of space for a family of 4. They were very accommodating to a late arrival. Free parking space provided. We did not use it but our room even had a washing machine which would have been so helpful if we were further in our journey. Do not be deterred by the front appearance or view from parking garage, it's amazing.
    Ashley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $128.55
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 569 reviews
    Great view from 5th floor over Airlie Beach. Clean unit with all the necessary facilities. Friendly reception staff providing efficient check in. Quiet motel with excellent pool. Spa tub in room was perfect.
    Ryan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $197.12
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,052 reviews
    The bed was comfortable & the staff helpful & friendly. There was free parking.
    Tessa
    Young couple

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