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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Great Barrier Reef-Whitsundays - QLD · Australia

2 Hermitage DriveView location

8.8/10Excellent1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.4/108.4
Location7.4/107.4
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

At Colonial Palms Motor Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.

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With a stay at Colonial Palms Motor Inn, you'll be centrally located in Airlie Beach, steps from Port of Airlie and 7 minutes by foot from Heart Reef. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Airlie Beach Market and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Conway National Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10 for adults and AUD 8 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Port of Airlie 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Heart Reef 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Airlie Beach Market 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Conway National Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Boathaven Beach 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Airlie Beach Lagoon 1.5 km / 1 mi
Coral Sea Marina 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Shingley Beach 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Turtle Boardwalk 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Whitsunday Shopping Centre 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Bicentennial Park 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Bicentennial Walkway 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Cannonvale Beach 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Whitsunday Art Gallery 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Whitsunday Plaza 7.7 km / 4.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 30
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
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  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa centre
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Room types

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  • Room KING SIZE BEDRoom • KING SIZE BEDROO.KG-1

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: ROO.KG-1

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  • APARTMENT WITH DOUBLE BEDAPARTMENT • WITH DOUBLE BEDAPT.DB

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: APT.DB

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1-1

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    APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: APT.B1-1

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  • APARTMENT WITH BALCONY WITH VIEWSAPARTMENT • WITH BALCONY WITH VIEWSAPT.BL-WV

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    APARTMENT WITH BALCONY WITH VIEWS

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    APARTMENT
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    WITH BALCONY WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: APT.BL-WV

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  • APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BEDAPARTMENT • QUEEN SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²APT.QN
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    APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.QN

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Living room: 1

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM WITH VIEWSAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOM WITH VIEWSAPT.B1-WV

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    APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM WITH VIEWS

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    ONE BEDROOM WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: APT.B1-WV

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  • TRIPLE BAY VIEWTRIPLE • BAY VIEWTPL.BV

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    TRIPLE BAY VIEW

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    BAY VIEW

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    Room code: TPL.BV

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • Double or Twin KING SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • KING SIZE BEDDBT.KG

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    Double or Twin KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBT.KG

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BEDAPARTMENT • QUEEN SIZE BEDAPT.QN-1

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    APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: APT.QN-1

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  • Room WITH DOUBLE BEDRoom • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 31 m²ROO.DB
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    Room WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    31 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width, Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
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    Room
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.DB

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • APARTMENT THREE BEDSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDSAPT.3B

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    APARTMENT THREE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: APT.3B

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  • Room KING SIZE BEDRoom • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 31 m²ROO.KG
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    Room KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    31 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.KG

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOM • 1 Bedroom • 37 m²APT.B1
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    APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    37 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width, Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    ONE BEDROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.B1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE BAY VIEWDOUBLE • BAY VIEWDBL.BV

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    DOUBLE BAY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    BAY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.BV

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  • APARTMENT BAY VIEWAPARTMENT • BAY VIEWAPT.BV

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    APARTMENT BAY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    BAY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.BV

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • Room WITH BALCONYRoom • WITH BALCONY • 1 Bedroom • 31 m²ROO.BL
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    Room WITH BALCONY

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    31 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    WITH BALCONY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.BL

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST

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    APARTMENT STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: APT.ST

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  • Double or Twin WITH BALCONYDouble or Twin • WITH BALCONYDBT.BL

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    Double or Twin WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    WITH BALCONY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.BL

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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    STUDIO STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: STU.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Colonial Palms Motor Inn

8.8
Excellent
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Jeanette
We really loved the Colonial Palms. Great location to Airlie Beach central (easy walk to town), quiet, great view & the continental breakfast was fantastic.
The rooms were spacious with a comfy bed & great shower after a busy day touristing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Amanda
Very welcoming and efficient staff, lovely restaurant and menu
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Michelle
Clean but dated,says free breakfast but no you had to order from menu
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Sharon
Great spot with a view. Food was lovely and rooms nice and big.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Vicki
Room was clean close to town has parking and breakfast
6/10
Pleasant
24 Apr 2026
Yong
Need better clean room and bathroom. The bath towel needs to be well cleaned.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2026
HANH
The staffs were very nice, friendly, welcoming and helpful.
My room was dirty with lots of insects, the toilet was dirty. Breakfast with no eggs and ham.
12-15 minutes walk to town.

Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Maia
Lovely room. Close proximity to the ferry, small but enjoyable pool, good dinner (lovely lamb shank and a good red wine).
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Jacqueline
Rooms are clean, staff were super friendly!
The breakfast was absolutely fantastic

Can’t wait to stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Megan
Clean room /great staff/ located minutes away from the Cruise Whitsundays passenger port . Nice pool
Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Richard
Very friendly staff and perfect for Airlie Beach and the port.
Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2026
Susan
Lovely staff, good breakfast, breakfast area & pool well laid out and clean. Room was clean but a bit tired.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Janet
Staff very helpful and friendly. Lovely pools and garden, great food. We liked the location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
keith
Great motor lodge. Car parked right by the room on one side and on the other great views and pool. Restaurant excellent and staff really friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
NICOLA
Even though room was a little dated it was comfortable and clean and provided everything we needed. Loved the view. Would stay here again if in the area.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2026
Anthony
Good location with view over the marina.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Glen
The rooms are tired BUT I’d stay here in a heartbeat as clean and that pool is just the best. I could have just stayed there all day.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
01 Jan 2026
Trevor
I guess you get what you pay for, however if you can’t supply hot water supply in the shower or sink , provide boiling water for coffee and tea at breakfast buffet or hot beans what hope is there. Two nice members of staff, one terrible and the rest average.
Only place left in town over Xmas, I guess I know why now. Oh photos are of the only four rooms renovated, the rest are below average.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Glenn
The staff were fantastic . The location was good . Easy 10 minute walk to Main Street and tourist spots.

Dinners were standard offerings but really well executed.

Comfortable bed . Decent bathroom. Wasn’t the fanciest , but wasn’t trying to be . Comfortable.

Great pool .

I would definitely stay again .

Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Elvis
Yes
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Rosemerry
Great location, very nice pool and the breakfast that is included was plentiful and sufficient. I liked that there were croissants on offer, always makes me feel special.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2025
Michelle
Wonderful food for dinner. Rooms clean and tidy. Walking distance to the port of Airlie
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
Katherine
Lovely place to stay outside of the hustle of Airlie but only a ten min walk to town.. lovely pool area
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2025
Graeme
Everything was ‘ok’, a few issues - air on not working in bedroom, light out in bathroom. Room was clean.
Staff was friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Micheal
Meals in restaurant are sensational clean rooms, friendly staff
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Aleksandra
My stay at the hotel was wonderful! The room was very clean and well-maintained, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The garden with the pool was beautiful. Another great advantage was how close the hotel was to all the attractions in Airlie Beach. I had everything within easy reach. I truly hope to return one day! Highly recommended!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2025
carol
This is a lovely place to stay for a few days ,the staff were very welcoming ,the pool was so nice ,would certainly go again
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2025
RUTH
Great spot just outside town. Fantastic hosts, lovely pool area.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Oct 2025
Tahlia
Bathroom was dirty the water pressure in shower was dripping no pressure at all
In main bedroom could only get 3 channels
For
What we paid I was very unhappy I would like a nights refund as it was very uncomfortable to stay in
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Louise
Really lovely staff at check in and the restaurant. Large clean rooms, comfy bed and good parking. Only a short walk to the Main Street and ferry terminal for Cruise Whitsundays. Nice lagoon pool to cool off in after a long drive!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
purvi
We stayed on 1st floor. Everything is good except shower, water coming very slow.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2025
Sarah
We were lucky to get a room last minute, but found for the price, it was very basic and reasonably unclean. The shower screans were filthy and the floors pretty dirty. It was quite noisy on the balcony. Given it was the only option we had at short notice, I was glad to get a room, but wouldn’t plan to stay there.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2025
Amanda
Good location, friendly staff, restaurant was lovely to dine in.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Judy
All staff was friendly and helpful. I had my own deck which I could walk out to the pool. Not too close to the centre where it’s busy but you could walk.
The only bad thing I could say is that whoever is above you you could hear every time they move the chair.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Jane
Great motel with a fantastic restaurant. Just across road from ferry terminal for trips to Hamilton Island, and just a 10 minute walk to downtown area.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2025
Rae
This hotel has wonderful staff. All the people are amazing!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Ian

Ideal location to walk into the centre of town

We booked a room for two nights on our week long road trip from Brisbane to Airlie Beach. The room was exactly what we expected and ideal for two nights, which enabled us to explore the area. The free breakfast at this hotel was an added bonus and the hotel was very convenient to walk into the centre of town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Julie
As above
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Len
Everyone so friendly and helpful. Just great all round.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Micheal

Great stay!!

Very clean nice rooms, beds are comfy and the food in restaurant in sensational
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Craig
Great place to stay i would definitely recommend this Motel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Walter
An excellent place to stay. Loved how safe it was. Secure parking.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
amanda
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room Pleasant gardens and easy walk to Airlie Beach shops.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2025
unnati
The Colonial Palm Motor Inn is a basic amenities property but clean and well maintained. It's bare bones but comfortable. If you need a good night's sleep a little walk away from the party center of town, with really nice views - this is a really good option but don't expect too much in terms of luxury. It's not backpacker level either - just a clean, well tended basic motel suitable for a family holiday.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2025
Helen
Loved the verandah with stollen view of the gardens. Easy walk into town and to the ferry to Hamilton island. Great staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Christine

Great place to stay when visiting Arlie Beach

Staff were brilliant. A credit to the company. We ate in the restaurant and it was excellent
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2025
Peter
The Palms was a lovely central place to stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Julie
The managers and staff were amazing. Can’t wait to go back
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Rosemarie
Back of property was great and clean
Front of property does not do justice to how nice it is
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Jade
It was a good little room not expensive but still had everything you need little balconies
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2025
ANNABEL
Great staff of people. So helpful made my stay pleasant and enjoyable
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Peter
Very convenient to the marina and staff very helpful and friendly
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
robert
Nice people, clean property...they can make tours/excursions very simple and easy...love this place...Great bang for your bucks
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2025
greg
Very nice property , spacious rooms, great location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2025
Richard

Delightful

The \"curb appeal\" is low but hides a little nugget of a hotel. The other side of the hotel has two beautiful and clean pools that are the perfect temperature. The staff was consistently kind and friendly. We were thrilled with our stay here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
Jacqueline

Everything you need

Lovely view of the ocean. Clean room. Great location.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2025
Nicole
Lovely hotel. Needs a little tlc but beautiful view and friendly staff
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2025
Gregory
We enjoyed our stay
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Tracey
Friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Jan 2025
Arezoo
We stayed at Colonial Palms for 3 nights. We were extremely unhappy with our experience. We felt disgusted when we walked in to the room. Cleanliness standard was so low. The bathroom towels had yellow stains all over it. We didn’t use them throughout our stay!

Toilet had black stains in it and smelled like vinegar. There were three dead insects in our room when we arrived. I communicated all these issues with the front desk but the lady had an attitude kept rolling her eyes at me the whole time. I showed her the stains and dead insects and she rudely told me “you are in nature”! She said black stain is because of the area’s water. I did not see the black stain anywhere else in toilets in Arlie beach!

Nothing about our stay was pleasant other than spending time outside of the hotel on the tours! We regret booking this hotel and recommend to everyone to pay a bit more and stay somewhere else.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2024
Angel

A friendly place to stay

A nice hotel which we enjoyed staying at. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the continental breakfast of cereals, juice, croissants, breads, yogurt, and fruits. Nice view from our room and breakfast area. Pools were very pretty, but we did not use as we were swimming in the ocean all the time. It’s a little out of the main area of town, maybe 10 minutes walking. There is a local bus which cost 1 Australian dollar to use all day if you don’t want to walk. Only issue we had was our door blind to the balcony would not close, but it wasn’t a problem for us. No elevator, so if you have mobility issues ask for a ground floor room.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Roger

Very good

Very good hotel with wonderful staff, very good food in the restaurant, cozy jungle-like pool area, comfortable beds, location only a couple of hundred meters from the ferry to Hamilton airport, close to the center 15 min walk. the only area of ​​improvement is that the cleaning could have been done more carefully. But the overall impression is very good
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Dean
The staff where very friendly nothing was a problem
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Marcel

Nice pool

Nice accommodation, nothing to say against it. Even if it is located on a main road, it’s quiet and calm. Nothing to regret.
Only, the choice (e.g. a nice salad is missing) of food in the restaurant could be more diverse. But there’s nothing to say regarding the quality of the food!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Mandy
Great stay!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2024
Andrew
Friendly staff, local to town, only short walk.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2024
Ben
It’s a short walk to the main part if Airlie.
Swim towels in the room would be good, to save the hassle of going to reception to collect them.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Wilfred
8thnight of journey. Best one yet
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2024
David

Airlie Beach stay

We stayed for 2 nights & thought the location was good, only a 5 minute walk to the Main Street. The room was clean & tidy and was good value.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
30 Oct 2024
Dale
Nice location and clean rooms, but the pool area needs to be updated and the lounge chairs need to be replaced as most of them are broken.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2024
Lindsei Frank

Good place

The hotel and room are very good. All the staff are very friendly and kind.
The only small problem is that we received a voucher each for a free drink at dinner, but when we went to order food at 8:05 the girls said that the kitchen had closed at 8pm, but the room information says that dinner is until 9pm, so we were left without dinner and without using the vouchers, as we would only be entitled to drinks if we were having dinner.
The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the center of Airlie Beach, where there is everything.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
AMY

Love

This was such an incredible place to stay. The service was impeccable and the folks who work here are just lovely!!
Special shout outs to Maeve, Summer, Greg and Gloria! Cannot wait to return.

Also amazing jazz on tuesday
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Jane
Very clean, large room, great host, very helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Catherina

Home from Home!

We were greeted by Georgie at reception, who is amazing, our check in took seconds, our room was great and the bed was so comfortable, we had a delicious meal in the restaurant served to us by Maéve. Breakfast was delicious. Summer was on reception when we checked out. The Colonial Palms is a great little place with fantastic staff who are there to help you at the drop of a hat! We will be returning to this charming property.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
John
The Inn is of an older style, open, airy and designed well to take advantage of the tropical sun and cool sea breeze.
It is situated an easy walking distance from the busy area of town so a nice quiet place to retreat.
Right on the public transport bus route from Shute Harbour to Proserpine, well priced rooms with views and friendly relaxed staff, I would recommend it to anyone planning a visit to Airlie Beach.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Joan
A nice quiet, cute place to stay close to shopping and tours.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Tanja

Soooo nice

This is an incredible place, the people who work here is just so affully sweet.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2024
Esther M
We enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk everywhere we needed to get too, very safe, staff very helpful, very nice location easy access to everywhere the main strip, port of Airlie, beautiful easy walk to Sorrento Restaurant at Coral Sea Marina safe for families and couples to walk everywhere in Airlie Beach and the live music was exceptional fantastic artists and musicians we will definitely return in September great weather will always have Airlie in our hearts
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2024
Janine
Friendly staff; great location near Shute Harbour; lovely pool area.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2024
Kim
It was comfortable and the staff were friendly.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2024
Alexandra
Pleasant atmosphere, breakfast on the terrace.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
13 Sep 2024
Alexandra Louise
It is a good location. Shutters only on sliding doors so very bright. Spa was cold. No real coffee at breakfast, just awful nescafe sachets. No channel 7 on our tv. Was told well everyone else seems to have it so can't help. No offer to check it out. Sliding door sticks and noisy. Grounds and pool were nice. Has potential
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
Rodney
Ni cpe room looking out across the water. Staff excellent and easy to deal with.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Lucy
It is a pleasant stay all together.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2024
wayne
Great staff and amenities
Breakfast very limited
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2024
Monish

Food Review

I ordered in room dining and the lamb shank and the wings I ordered was just trash
Braised lamb tasted like steamed lamb with the fresh meat smell to it and the none of the food was seasoned properly.
I paid for it but I just didn’t eat them and left it in the fridge
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Chris
The amazing staff, facilities & location were exactly what we were looking for in a holiday.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Michael
Good value.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Wayne
Friendly welcoming staff and very clean and nice complimentary breakfast
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jul 2024
Dr Jeanette
Very good for price, great location and easy parking. Clean and quiet rooms, beds comfy. Very honest cleaning staff found my purse and handed it in. Thank you !!!!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2024
Arn
Simple, clean, friendly staff and easy access to town.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Iain
The accommodation during my stay offered a delicious complimentary breakfast, and the accommodation has pool and bay views for the most reasonable of tariffs, and walkable to Airlie Village.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Ronald
Would have loved to have a room on the ground floor, but great views, good breakfast and great location.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Steve
Quiet, clean plenty of space in the rooms. Restaurant for breakfast had plenty of options and definitely recommend the eggs benny.
Only draw back is not having designated parking for the rooms, and had to park on the street.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Peter

Excellent value for money

Pleasantly surprised when we discovered the room had a separate main room. The service staff at breakfast were friendly and attentive. I would recommend this place as great value for money.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Frédéric

Idéal pour un séjour à Airlie Beach

Hôtel très bien situé tout près de Port of Airlie et du centre (10 min à pied)
Arrêt bus au pied de l’hôtel Belle vue
Personnel de l accueil à l’écoute et arrangeante
Petit déjeuner simple et correct ( choix limité)
Piscine ensoleillée le matin
Je recommande
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Christopher
The staff went above and beyond helping us with our special needs. I would highly recommend this Inn for anyone staying in Airlie Beach.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2024
Ray

Over all great friendly staff and service

All was good except for the people in the room above us. Dragging the chairs on the floor and were a little noisy. Not the hotels fault, just the people who were above us.
They were quiet after a little while and I slept very well in the comfy bed.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
Greg
View at breakfast and staff
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
Kerri
Nice

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Colonial Palms Motor Inn
2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, Australia

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