The 30 Best Hotels in Southern Great Barrier Reef

Ranked 1 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 19 for hotels in Emerald.

• “My friend and I are on a holiday staying in motels. This was the best one yet.”
• “What a gem!”
• “Delightful motel and enjoyable stay in Emerald”
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Ranked 2 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 2 of 54 for hotels in Rockhampton.

• “Location and facilities.”
• “Best place to stop over when travelling, been there a few times while travelling, best!”
• “Very clean, staff very pleasant.”
• See more reviews of Casa Nostra Motel

Ranked 3 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 6 of 43 for hotels in Yeppoon.

• “Only an overnight stay, but very comfortable.”
• “A cute ocean cottage vibe simply located amongst the hussle & bustle! My fave stay at the Coast 🤍”
• “Pleasant”
• See more reviews of Yeppoon Surfside Motel

Ranked 4 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Rubyvale.

• “Fabulous place to stay”
• “Nice and quiet, very clean and spacious”
• “Excellent stay quiet & relaxing”
• See more reviews of Rubyvale Motel & Holiday Units - An Adults Only Getaway

Ranked 5 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 7 of 43 for hotels in Yeppoon.

• “We liked the two kitchens where we could prepare our own...”
• “Good Choice for Budget Accommodation”
• “Excellent”
• See more reviews of Yeppoon Beachhouse

Ranked 6 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 5 of 54 for hotels in Rockhampton.

• “my stay was excellent food was amazing”
• “When the name of the accommodation doesn't lie! Quality it was!!!”
• “The spa bath and the massive bed”
• See more reviews of Quality Resort Parkhurst

Ranked 7 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Gin Gin.

• “Clean and comfortabel rooms will definitely book again”
• “It was quiet considering it was off the highway.”
• “A comfortable room with a lovely bathroom. Good value for money and centrally located”
• See more reviews of Gin Gin Village Motor Inn Motel QLD

Ranked 8 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 4 for hotels in Bororen.

• “Incredible value in a friendly spot!”
• “Exceptionally clean.”
• “Great staff.”
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Ranked 9 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 2 of 37 for hotels in Bundaberg.

• “Nice stay”
• “Location”
• “I would recommend the motel to friends and colleagues”
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Ranked 10 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 4 for hotels in Tannum Sands.

• “Big room size for a motel.”
• “Absolutely Wonderful.”
• “There’s everything my family need for a short stay.”
• See more reviews of Reef Adventureland Motor Inn

Ranked 11 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Benaraby.

• “Friendly staff, located close to where we needed, comfy bed,...”
• “The owners were amazing”
• “Great motel for an overnight stay. Comfortable, clean and easily accessible.”
• See more reviews of Benaraby Hilltop MotorInn

Ranked 12 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 3 of 37 for hotels in Bundaberg.

• “Staff were great, very helpful & .was everything we needed.”
• “Perfect stay for our needs”
• “Great stay will definitely be coming back for future work trips”
• See more reviews of Bundaberg Spanish Motor Inn

Ranked 13 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 7 for hotels in Childers.

• “Not what we expected”
• “A wonderful surprise close to the long beaches of Wood Gate”
• “Beautiful out of the way nature camp to relax and unwind.”
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Ranked 14 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Moura.

• “King Room”
• “Clean”
• “was still good overall”
• See more reviews of Moura Meridian Motel

Ranked 15 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Byfield.

• “Very relaxing and chilled out.”
• “Very quiet and secluded. Good for a romantic getaway”
• “Enjoyed the location and the owners what great people ”
• See more reviews of Getaways at Byfield

Ranked 16 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 1 for hotels in Woodgate.

• “It was a wonderful place to stay and was so happy to have gone out there”
• “The beach cabin was good and spaced love the out lay and a...”
• “A great spot and very comfortable cabins right across the...”
• See more reviews of NRMA Woodgate Beach Holiday Park

Ranked 17 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 4 of 33 for hotels in Gladstone.

• “It is clean and the staff/owner are very approachable.”
• “Staff were spectacular and so nice!”
• “Great service. Very helpful owners.”
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Ranked 18 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 4 of 37 for hotels in Bundaberg.

• “Customer service and communication is absolutely outstanding.”
• “Everything”
• “Not worth it for the cost”
• See more reviews of Villa Mirasol Motor Inn

Ranked 19 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 5 of 37 for hotels in Bundaberg.

• “Clean, comfortable and value for money”
• “The team will be back”
• “Friendly host clean room very good bed”
• See more reviews of Golden Palms Motor Inn

Ranked 20 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 2 of 4 for hotels in Tannum Sands.

• “Nice spot off the highway”
• “Clean and comfortable.”
• “Tannum Sands is a lovely place.”
• See more reviews of Tannum On The Beach Motel

Ranked 21 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 5 of 19 for hotels in Emerald.

• “Comfy, clean, spacious”
• “Very calm and clean place with full of facilities.”
• “Fantastic”
• See more reviews of Abode37 Motel Emerald

Ranked 22 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Springsure.

• “The staff here are so very helpful and very friendly.”
• “Friendly checkin, fast.”
• “Staff were friendly, welcoming and provided a fantastic...”
• See more reviews of Springsure Overlander Motel

Ranked 23 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 8 of 53 for hotels in Bargara.

• “Nice relaxing place”
• “Clean great location”
• “Huge, spacious apartment”
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Ranked 24 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Gayndah.

• “Comfortable room for an overnight stay. Good value for money.”
• “In good location, can park your car at your door, garden...”
• “Very surprised with the comfort and quality the motel was in a country town.”
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Ranked 25 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 6 of 54 for hotels in Rockhampton.

• “We always stay at the Rocky Palms”
• “Excellent motel, super comfy bed, has everything you need.”
• “Great location, clean and comfortable, close to amenities, friendly owners.”
• See more reviews of Rockhampton Palms Motor Inn

Ranked 26 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 1 of 5 for hotels in Blackwater.

• “Location, close to food and main rd.”
• “Clean spacious”
• “Comfortable”
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Ranked 27 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 7 of 54 for hotels in Rockhampton.

• “Great value and location would definitely stay again.”
• “Rooms were clean and tidy, close to everything. Lovely staff. Washing machines and driers on site and very cheap to us”
• “very nice”
• See more reviews of Winter Sun Motel

Ranked 28 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 8 of 37 for hotels in Bundaberg.

• “Pleasurable short stay. Will definitely be back & would stay longer.”
• “Very up to date, clean & tidy.”
• “Room was clean.”
• See more reviews of Takalvan Motel

Ranked 29 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 6 of 19 for hotels in Emerald.

• “Best option for EVs travelling inland from Roma to Emerald .”
• “Clean, comfortable and in a central location.”
• “Would definitely stay there again, very clean, friendly staff and close to all areas”
• See more reviews of Midlander Motor Inn

Ranked 30 out of 193 in the region, as well as being 7 of 19 for hotels in Emerald.

• “Clean, comfortable and spacious accommodation at good value.”
• “We had a peaceful night in a comfortable bed.”
• “Great stay!”
• See more reviews of Emerald Central Palms Motel