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6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

hannah

Good

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Majella

Clean room, easy access to highway for outings, friendly staff, adequate facilities for short stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Iain

Great quiet location. Simple enough accommodation, but for what I needed this was perfect. Easy access to the highway (could not be easier, in fact!).

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Dwayne

Old but works for a overnighter

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Stacey

Allowed an early check in ..
the pool was lovely

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Feb 2026

Nicole

Room was very clean, helpful staff but air conditioning wasn’t great

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Helen

Spacious room. Professional staff. On the Bruce Highway so convenient for travelling stopover.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Alan

All good, but don’t change the name, Bowen Arrow it should always be

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Alan

Yes and yes

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Julian

Good parking & good
Amenties

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Simon

Was very happy with everything

4/10

Poor

09 Oct 2025

Grace

Need a soap in the property no soap for wash no shampoo need this things , there has coaches
Need half of our money back , she kept watching what Iam doing and told me to walk along way to put the milk container

4/10

Poor

01 Oct 2025

Michael

Property some distance from town...therefore and apart from nearby fish'n'chips outlet, no other shopping options

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

Scott

Very Average I don’t think much work activity going on around there cockroach playground.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Karen

Kind/helpful people

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

shane

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Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Kim

Great staff great help

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

shane

T

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Steve

Neat, tidy and spacious. Great for an overnight stay or base for exploring the surrounding area. Great value for money.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2025

Simonette

Poor wifi connection

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Barry

Quick check-in, Garry was cheerful & very welcoming.
Spacious non-smoking Room, security chain, table & chairs, split-level air conditioning, ceiling fan, large comfortable bed, USB outlets in one powerpoint, large undercover parking at the door

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

melinda

The room was clean, light and airy. Loved the all glass wall of the room allowing full view of the grassed area. Staff are friendly and helpful. Price reasonable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

George

The staff were most helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Nikki

Perfect overnight stay on a road trip. Large rooms, outdoor area for morning cuppa. The cups/plates etc were limited and nit enough for two people - we had to fet some of our camping stuff out to use. Not a big deal, staff were friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Callie

it was very clean, staff very friendly and helpful.
the fish shop 10 minutes walk was AMAZING! gluten free crumbed fish, very clean and delicious. totally recommend.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2025

Rex

I believe property has just changed hands and will be in process of refurbishment.
Having said that, property is lovely and clean, every thing was functioning and bed was comfy. Just decor was tired.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

John

Lovely and clean and great mattress

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2025

Jeffrey

The wifi did not work again. I stayed here 6 weeks ago and the wifi was not working then as well. They definatly need to sort this out as the mobile signal in the rooms is very poor as well.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2025

Jeffrey

It is an older motel bit it was very clean and tidy. We were travelling and just needed somewhere to rest. It was on the hyway and easy to find. Road noise was not a problem. Lovely garden area out the back door. For the price it was great and served our needs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Maggie

Comfortable stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Carey

Good spot for a rest on a long road trip.
Instructions for room key were clear & concise.
The room was clean & tidy, & the bathroom well maintained for an older property.
The bed was comfy & aircon cold.
The only problem was the shade-sail above unit's car park is not weatherproof & I got wet putting my luggage into my car.
Otherwise a great spot for a good night's rest.
Only a short drive into town for anything needed.
Next trip I'll plan to arrive earlier to get a mango sorbet from the Big Mango just down the road.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Heidi

Clean comfortable bed. Great for a quick stay during a business trip

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Bernadine

Quick organised service

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Andrew

Perfect. Older motel but everything was extremely clean and in excellent working order. The bed was wonderful and close enough to town. We were very happy and will definitely stay here again. Wishing the new owners all the best. Wonderful place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Anne

Affordable and convenient.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2024

Justin

Nice little motel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Katie

Very friendly and hospitable

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2024

peter

Quiet and comfortable

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2024

Edith

new Management sign not up.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Wendy

Great location, short drive to town if needed. Close to highway but very low road noise. Motel with a lot of potential.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2024

christopher d

I rarely write reviews and sometimes wonder about the validity of such reviews but I would caution travelers booking this property. It is a run down motel and dirty. There are signs on the counters warning guests about bugs. A can of Raid spray was left in the cupboard next to dirty cutlery. Several roaches were crawling on the walls. We left and had to drive an hour back to find a property to stay at as everything was booked. It was raining and it is North Queensland but these bugs were in the room. I told the manager and she said there shouldn’t be any bugs since she sprayed before we arrived. Not acceptable to ask guests to stay in a room like that. Then she wanted to know if we left the door open and the roaches flew into the room. We did not. I asked for some type of refund and she said Orbitz would have to initiate that. I contacted Orbitz and was given the run around that the property manager didn’t approve a refund and they couldn’t do anything. Not what I would expect from a property listed on this site. Very disappointing.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

David

Very good value. Hospitable manager

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2024

Neena

We were greated with a friendly hullo on arrival. The motel was on the HWY but building set back and noise wasn't too bad at all.The room was spacious, clean and had everything that was needed. The only complaint would be that we couldnt get hot water in the morning. A big open space behind rooms was nice to be able to look out too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

Catherine

Very friendly place to stay. Very helpful management and staff members

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Glenn

Comfortable bed friendly staff, good value. TV might need an upgrade. On off button doesn't work very well.

4/10

Poor

10 May 2024

Colin

The staff were incredibly helpful and the room was great, neat and tidy. The fridge was very noisy, both of the doors were very hard to open or close. We arrived in the dark and because of very confusing signs we almost left think we had the wrong place.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2024

Myra

Goodvalue. L I vely room

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

Jacob

Love it, always a regular when travelling to Bowen for Business. Nice, Clean, Quiet. Great spot to unwind after a long drive.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2024

Tammara

Thanks for having us

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2024

Colin

Right on the Bruce Highway so easy if you are continuing on it. Only a short drive into town if you need to go there. Nice staff (owners?) You can (just) hear the trucks passing but it's by no means troublesome. Room showed its age but was clean and spacious. Completely satisfied with my one-night choice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2024

Katie

Good value for money. Clean and despite being next the highway was quiet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2024

Carolyn

TWO big beds was excellent!!!!
Not every group of two people is a couple who wish to sleep together.
Clean sheets, comfortable bed and pillows.
Last minute booking with easy late checkin.
No hairdryer.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2023

Prad

Excellent property with large, airy, clean rooms and located conveniently off the highway. Quiet and nice green surrounds. I would definitely stay here again !

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2023

Robert

Ease of entry nice and secure premises. Good recption

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2023

Noel

Clean and convenient

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Jacob

Great stay, nice, quiet and relaxing.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2023

Hamish

Great place to stay, right off the main road

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Kerrard

Location

6/10

Pleasant

08 Nov 2023

Eroni

When you go to the shower in the morning, theres baby coakroaches in the shower.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2023

Cameron

Friendly staff I left something behind and they kept it for me until I came back through. Facilities aren’t new but that’s to be expected for the price. However very clean and tidy great motel to use if you’re on a work trip or passing through. Would stay again

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2023

Melody

Slow Internet

Hard to get internet connection.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2023

Ronald

Rooms get quite warm unless you turn on the air con.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2023

Larry

Nice staff and very obliging the room was old but clean and is away from the town centre

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Marlene

Parking right in front of the unit was perfect.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2023

Alison

Contactless check in was good with phone communication where to pick up and drop off.
Older style rooms but comfortable beds and very clean. Sliding door to patio needs attention, couldn’t open.
Motel set back off road on Bruce Highway but not much traffic noise, convenient for us as staying one night en route to Hervey Bay.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2023

Ken

Comfortable clean room in a convenient location

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2023

Les

Very clean & comfortable

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2023

Barry

A comfortable Stay in Bowen

Reception unattended, had to ring to Check-in. I was given a code to open a Safe & get my Key.
Spacious room, Parking at the Door, Comfortable bed.
Split Level air-conditioning was Cold Only, no Heat Function.
10 minute walk to Ampol Service Station for excellent Meals & Coffee.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2023

david

The Reception's was great. When the wi/fi didn't work they reset the whole program. they made u feel like you where family

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2023

Jenni

Lovely girl from Dublin greeted us after long drive.
Comfortable nights rest. Recommended. Price was good too

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2023

Peter

Very clean and well set up.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2023

Suzanne

Great value for money - on the Bruce Highway but was not noisy once we were in our room. Wooden bed base creaked but mattress was comfortable. Good shower and room was spacious. Bonus was a comfy lounge to relax on

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2023

Marilyn

Great position and convienent

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2023

Phil

Convenient

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2023

Brett

Easy check in, very clean and comfortable bed

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2023

Shirley

Easy to find. Clean and comfortable. Pleasant surroundings.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2023

Shiralee

Not a 7.6/10 hotel

On a good note the sheets and bathroom were clean and the air conditioner and fan worked BUT the first room we were given smelt really bad, had a small lizard and the shower was leaking. The second room we were given the windows were rotten and didn’t close properly. The beds were worn out and needed replacing. The fridge needed defrosting-freezer compartment iced completely. There was no furniture just 3 hooks on the wall one of which was broken. When I turned on the light I saw a cockroach disappearing under the skirting board. I used toilet paper to block up the big gap where he went. The shower wouldn’t keep a constant temperature. The whole place needs big maintenance and a lick of paint. It’s been neglected for a long time and needs to be updated. This is definitely NOT a 7.6/10 hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2023

Heidi

Positives:
The ability to late check in was great, beds were comfy, room was dated but clean, tv huge, message with a different price confusing, luckily only charged initial price we booked under.
Negatives:
But walking in, the room stank of cigarette smoke, liquid soaps provided had no seal meaning they were already used or the place refills them. I'm uncomfortable with products being pre-used by multiple unknown people. We initially drove past the place as the big signs stated Bowen Arrow, so rebranding had Bern done, but only said Birch on a small sign you see as driving past in the rain. Office closed when leaving at 7.30am or would have complained directly to the business. No room should ever stink of cigarette. Travelling with kids and as a non smoker it infuriates me having to deal with that stench when trying to sleep somewhere.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2023

Karen

Large room with patio looking out over well kept grounds. Only little issue was that the signage could have been more noticeable. We drove past and had to double back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2023

Andrew

Clean room. Will stay again

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2023

Hamish

Positively lovely staff, I enjoyed my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2023

Geoffrey

Overall the property was neat and tidy the staff friendly and polite and i would stay there again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2022

Katrina

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Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2022

Adrian

Convenient location for travellers passing through Bowen, helpful friendly staff, nice rooms. Would stay again. Thank you.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2022

Anita

Super clean, fresh room, cheap rates. Reception soo easy to deal with especially since we arrived late and after hours, very pleasant to deal with. Saw us in the car on the way out and got our key off us so we didn’t even have to get out, very friendly. Definitely recommend staying here.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2022

Meagan

Was a great one night stop. Pool area was a nice surprise,the room was clean and tidy. Bathroom was a bit dated but still clean and tidy.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2022

sharon

Clean and nice rooms

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2022

Mr Christopher

Excellent stay.

Overnight stay with a mate on the way through. Excellent welcome and service from Eleanor. Right on the highway so no need to drive into Bowen. Clean rooms, great pool and good parking as we had a boat. Definitely will stay again .

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2022

Charlotte

Spacious rooms with everything you need. The location is very convenient just off the Bruce Highway as well as being very close to Bowen.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2022

John

Great value and very pleasant fir a budget motel

Older establishment but well maintained and the linen was fabulous. Great for the price !! Managers were delightful folks

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2022

Stephanie

Convenient location for a stop over during a road trip. Very kind and helpful staff. Highly recommend for a cost effective stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2022

Graeme

Good convenient location for an overnight stay. Nice clean room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2022

Linda

Ok for a night - but not much around to do. Luckily we were there on a Sunday morning and there was a market!!
Horseshoe Bay Cafe was nice for brekky.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2022

Dan

Location on the Highway, good size room.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2022

Graham

Comfortable, clean and surprisingly quiet

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2022

DENIS

Highway noise was , whilst not unexpected,none the less a nuisance .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2022

Carole

Everything was fine and worked as it should. Despite being on the main road, the rooms are set back from it, so traffic noise is not an issue. It was comfortable and I would happily stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2022

Eliza

Big thanks to Ed for his great service.
Good place to rest for the night if doing long distances, and you're just looking to put your head down for the night.
Servo nearby, and not that far from town.
Will definitely stay again.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2022

Marilize

Nice and clean, convenient, friendly staff! will def be back.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2022

April

Thank you Ed for an wonderful stay at the Bowen Arrow Motel. The motel room was clean & spacious for four adults on a quick weekend stay in Bowen.

Leisure Friends