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Reviews of Black Marlin Motel 4 stars

26 Glady St, 4860 Innisfail, Australia

#6 of 10 hotels in Innisfail

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Review score

Based on 399 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    9.0
    We had a pleasant, quiet stay. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like the smell of cigarettes in the reception area or the full ashtrays on the outside tables of the rooms near us. No smell whatsoever in the room so we stayed inside. It would not have been a problem only it has me coughing but that is my problem not someone else's so all ok.

    The room was very clean and comfortable. The couple in reception were very friendly. It was a very quiet location, even though the motel appeared to be fully booked or close to it.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is repairs to do in the bathroom, mattress was the worst ever, had to fill the jug with the shower, no plug for the sink to wash up, no Toaster, the reception smells like an ashtray and the towels when wet also smell of smoke.

    Central location. Quiet location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noticed cockroaches on the morning we were checking out. Coming from the shower area.

    Great price, clean, spacious, shower had great water pressure

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    10
    clean, comfortable and quiet location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    quiet, clean and comfortable. convenient location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    5.0
    A basic motel, good to stay at if you’re on a long road trip and need somewhere to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms clearly had not been cleaned very thoroughly. there was pasta left in the electric jug, the previous guests had obviously tried to cook their dinner in the actual jug. The fridge and walls were also quite dirty and one of the rooms smelled like a smokers room. When booking the accommodation it showed a pool onsite, this pool was blocked off and inaccessible to guests.

    we liked that our two rooms were next to each other

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is very basic. Bathroom is tiny. Our room did not get serviced on our 2nd day.

    Very close to the Greyhound bus stops. Short walk to McDonalds. Short walk to the Art Deco buildings and shops. Staff let us store our bags. Room was clean.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    5.0
    You get what you pay for, so pay a little extra and look around at other motels
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Motel was not open at 2pm for check in, despite having a hand written note on the door saying manager would be back at 1.30pm. No one turned up until 2:15pm, he saw us waiting and no apology or acknowledgment we were waiting. Once in the room it smelt musty but that’s half expected with an old style motel. Very basic room with just a kettle, no toaster, microwave or iron. Couldn’t change temperature of air conditioner as no remote provided. Bed was only a double, not a comfortable mattress and very low to the floor and hubby kept bumping his head on the old wooden beam overhead.

    The motel was clean, water pressure was excellent, good location, pillows super comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was great and I will be staying there again in December

    Black Marlin is my go to stay when I visit family

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, very quiet, very clean

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    4.0
    mediocre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    tiny space in bathroom/toilet very basic for the price

    location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    The room. Was nice.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with upgrade of beds, otherwise clean

    Great service, staff exceed expectation they made the stay so comfortable if staying in Innisfail would recommend

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really central, clean well appointed rooms..great shower !

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2022

    1.0
    Didn’t get to stay at the property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We didn’t actually get to stay at this motel !!!!! Booked with Booking.com to stay on Friday 15th July 2022. Arrived at motel at about 1400hrs, only to be told our booking was for the next night. Had a confirmation email from Booking.com for the 15th. Not Happy

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough pillows

    Having a microwave

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very quite.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    1.0
    we were tense and uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    left after one night because the people in room next door were drunk and noisy and I’m pretty sure they were living there

    location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable and wonderful staff

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2022

    5.0
    Water pressure in shower was great!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double bed needs a new mattress

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    5.0
    Probably what can be expected from a cheap motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A queen bed would have been nice

    Location was OK

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

    9.0
    Great Value for the Money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    The motel is good value for money. As a motel in this price range it is excellent. It is an older style motel and has the facilities as such. Such things as no hair dryer, no offer of wifi and fewer power points. However if I had expected these things I would have expected to pay a lot more. So no complaints here. A very clean, tidy and well kept motel.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't any toilet door in room 10 😐

    Nothing

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room smelt of bleach. The power points were back to front. The bed lamps were coming out of their sockets. The air conditioner would randomly switch off and the main switch for it was dodgy. The fan had one speed (super fast). The cushions on the bed were dirty. Very run down.

    Not much

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old and dilapidated

    N/A

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Not suitable for more than one or two nights stay, maximum The bathroom badly needs updating, shower had no shower head, there was no pool garden or BBQ as advertised , some sad looking plants in pots and a rusted bbq outside my door in car park space. Staying for five days , couldn’t open window for fresh air., room is very nice but small and dark. Difficult to sit outside basically sitting in car park

    Location

    Stayed in November 2021

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