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8.3

1,377 reviews

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, 4802, Australia

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Welcome to Colonial Palms Motor Inn, your delightful oasis in the heart of Airlie Beach, Queensland! Nestled just 0.8mi from the bustling city center, this 4-star motel is the perfect starting point for your next adventure. With prices starting from $171, you’ll enjoy not just a comfy stay, but also a wealth of amenities to make your trip unforgettable. Whether you're eager to lounge by the outdoor swimming pool or savor a mouth-watering meal at our on-site restaurant, there’s something here for everyone!

Imagine kicking back on your private balcony with a garden view or taking a snorkel trip into the mesmerizing waters of the Great Barrier Reef (extra charges apply for those). Little ones can splash around in the kids' pool while you unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar or head for live music performances in the evening. With free WiFi, parking, and beach chairs at your disposal, you won't have to worry about a thing except soaking up the sun. And don’t forget—breakfast is served, giving you the perfect energy boost for a day of exploration!

But don’t just take our word for it! With over 1,377 reviews from previous guests, our reputation speaks for itself. Many rave about the friendly staff, clean accommodations, and the delightful ambiance of the gardens surrounding the property. So, come and make Colonial Palms Motor Inn your home away from home, where relaxation meets adventure in picturesque Airlie Beach!

At Colonial Palms Motor Inn, relaxation is prioritised just as much as adventure! Dive into our adult's only outdoor pool, where you can revel in the serene atmosphere while sipping on your favourite cocktail. The shallow end makes it a perfect spot to cool off under the sun while enjoying a breathtaking view of the surrounding gardens. Not feeling like a swim? Grab a lounger nearby and let the sounds of nature whisk you away from everyday life. This is the kind of place where time stands still, allowing you to soak in all the beauty Airlie Beach has to offer.

Food lovers rejoice! The Palms, our on-site restaurant, serves a delightful fusion of American and Asian cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast or a late-night snack, our menu has you covered with gourmet delights crafted to satisfy even the most discerning palates. So, bring an appetite and perhaps indulge in a tempting dessert or two while enjoying the company of family and friends. Dining here not only fills your belly, but also creates memorable moments against the backdrop of our vibrant, friendly setting.

Additionally, we know that planning a holiday can sometimes come with a laundry list of concerns, but at Colonial Palms Motor Inn, we aim to take that stress away! With an array of payment options, including Mastercard, Visa, and American Express, handling your finances is a breeze. Enjoy the convenience of easy cash transactions and feel confident knowing that your stay can be as seamless as possible. With how much care we've put into our services and environment, you can sit back, relax, and let us make your vacation dreams a reality!

Closest airports

Great Barrier Reef Airport

15.9mi

Proserpine Airport

18.9mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenette

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Rooms

One-Bedroom Apartment in Colonial Palms Motor Inn

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

410 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

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Cozy one-bedroom apartment with ocean and garden views, air conditioning, and a kitchenette. Accommodates 4 adults and 1 child in a queen size bed and 2 twin beds. Free toiletries and private bathroom provided.

Standard Double Room in Colonial Palms Motor Inn

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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Standard, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

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Enjoy a cozy Standard Double Room with a Queen size bed, ocean and garden views, and a private patio. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, with 280 sqft of space and air conditioning. Non-smoking.

King Room in Colonial Palms Motor Inn

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Standard, King

1 King Size Bed

335 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Standard, Doubleortwin, Balcony

1 Double Bed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe, Kitchenette

Kitchenette

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Suite

1 Double Bed

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Superior, Pool View

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Deluxe

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Standard, Pool View

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Executive

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Dormitory Standard

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Bed In Dormitory Standard

Guest reviews

8.3

1,377 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Renate

9.1

November 2022

We had a wonderful stay. Room and facilities were clean and in good order. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was included in the price and enough to eat. Restaurant food was exceptional with GF options! There was an area wide power cut and the staff were very organised and managed to get their generator going within a short time. Other hotels in the area were still in darkness, so our place was well prepared. Would love to do a return visit.

Nothing.

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Beryl

8.2

October 2023

We bought dinner at the Palms Restaurant which is part of the Colonial Palms complex. It was absolutely delicious. I chose the rib eye fillet and it was cooked to perfection. The quantity and quality of the sides was great. The room was quite comfortable although the bed was a double, not a queen. There were two reasonably comfortable chairs and a small table in the room as well as a table and two chairs on the balcony. The bathroom was adequate.

As part of our booking a continental breakfast was included in the tariff. We had to catch the boat at the marina to travel to a Whitsunday island. We needed to depart the motel before the restaurant opened for breakfast. I enquired about having a breakfast box (e.g. just a croissant/muffin and small tub of yoghurt which would be served with the continental breakfast) but was told flatly that they do not have room service. I wasn't asking for room service, just a box to pick up at reception as we dropped our key. We have travelled to many countries and if we needed to depart before the breakfast session we have always received a breakfast box. As I stated it was included in the tariff. This was the disappointing part of our stay.

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Manuela

9.1

November 2023

restaurant with breakfast onsite, continental breakfast included, restaurant great for dinner, p[rices okay and meals ok as well. Glutenfree bread was supplied if you asked for it. washing machine/dryer on the premises nice pool just outside the rooms clean, older facilities

however if you wanted a proper brewed coffee you had to pay for it. should have at least filtered coffee and herbal tea included in the continental breakfast not cheapy black tea bags and powered coffee, standard should be a slighly higher. re rooms, they should have a drying rack in the rooms if you dont want your clothes in the dryer or hang up your towels. was expecting more professional stuff sitting at reception not backpackers who dont even know the area.

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Emily

8.2

February 2023

Room was spacious and kitchen in apartment was stocked well with pots/pans etc

Breakfast provided was very basic and not the freshest of ingredients. Does the job and can pay extra if you wanted hot food (which we didn’t do)

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Margaret

9.1

March 2022

Great unit with water views. great to have breakfast included. Dinner @ the restaurant was excellent. Wendy was so helpful & cheerful & chatty.

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Shelley

8.2

April 2023

The room had a lovely gated balcony overlooking pool which was nice. I really liked the ease of access both to the room and right to pool from our balcony - It was one of the best set ups for us having kids, very easy! The hair dryer was superb, not a little pocket one but a full size good brand!! The soaps I did like and my hair is super long and felt great after using them. The breakfast in morning and service was amazing… they went above and beyond. Shane and his wife were so accommodating and made our mornings at breakfast with the kids wonderful and relaxing.

Room was a little small but comfortable

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Robert

10

October 2023

A pretty quaint little hotel - we loved it! We needed somewhere to stay on the final night of our trip and the hotel location just across the road to the Ferry terminal was perfect and we easily walked over to get our ferry to Hamilton in the morning for our flight. We were upgraded to a suite and the room was extremely spacious, basic but very clean. The hotel has a great little restaurant - complimentary continental breakfast was more then adequate and the evening meal we enjoyed the night before was extremely tasty. The wait staff were charming and the young lady made a great cocktail! The hotel also has a very peaceful pool area. All in all great value for money and two very happy guests.

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Andrew

8.2

July 2023

Good location, clean and comfortable. Daily breakfast included was a real bonus, the restaurant has a lovely outlook. We had a studio unit for the first 2 nights but were lucky to be upgraded on our third night to a larger apartment with a separate bedroom and better facilities due to a booking error. We would choose the larger apartment if we were staying longer/again.

Our studio unit was in the less desirable part of the resort, closer to the busy main road.

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Adam

8.2

July 2023

Lovely view from the balcony, overlooking the pool and beyond to the marina. Loved the included continental breakfast, a bonus. Bed comfort was good, balcony furnishings were very good, tea and coffee provided, together with long life milk. Wi-Fi was excellent and included. Staff were extremely helpful.

I am a Best Western member and when I produced my card at reception, she didn't have a clue about the program, hence I didn't receive any points for my visit. The laundry trolley took up one whole undercover car space, which wasn't a great idea and look for the property.

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Tracey

8.2

April 2023

The service was excellent The breakfast that came with the price of the room was lovely & very adequate for our needs. The room was clean & tidy. The view from our room was gorgeous.

It’s not that we didn’t like it, but I wished I’d known that we had been booked in an upstairs room & the only access was stairs. Hauling luggage up flights of stairs was hard, as we are over 60 & my husband has had two total knee replacements in recent years. But we managed.

Points of Interest Around Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Attractions

Heart Reef

0.1mi

Shute Harbour

0.9mi

Daydream Island Living Reef

6.1mi

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari

10.5mi

Hamilton Island

15.4mi

Whitsunday Passage

18.7mi

Hill Inlet

19.3mi

Whitehaven Beach

19.9mi

Restaurants

The Palms

Cuisines

  • American
  • 0
  • Asian

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenette

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Colonial Palms Motor Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Colonial Palms Motor Inn

When are the check-in and check-out times for Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

The standard timings at Colonial Palms Motor Inn are as follows: Check-in from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM and check-out no later than 10:00 AM.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn provide parking options?

Yes, parking is available at the Colonial Palms Motor Inn and it is complimentary. The parking is private, on site, and no reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Rooms at Colonial Palms Motor Inn are available starting from $171. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.

Which room categories can I book at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

The Colonial Palms Motor Inn offers a variety of rooms, including One-Bedroom Apartments, Standard Double/Twin Rooms with Balcony, Standard Double Rooms, and Superior Double Rooms with Pool View. The accommodations range from 280 to 409 sqft in size. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed options include Queen, King, and Twin beds, and each room type can accommodate either 2 adults and 1 child or 4 adults and 1 child.

What is there to do in Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Guests at the Colonial Palms Motor Inn can make the most of their time by enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, The Palms, offering American and Asian cuisines. The outdoor swimming pool is an excellent spot for guests to relax and take in the beautiful view. For families, there is a dedicated kids' pool, ensuring that both adults and children have a wonderful time. The hotel also provides beach chairs and loungers, perfect for those wishing to soak up the sun while taking in the ocean view. Additionally, the hotel offers live music or performances, creating a vibrant atmosphere for guests. Whether it's lounging by the pool, dining at the restaurant, or experiencing live entertainment, guests have ample opportunities to relax and enjoy their time at the hotel.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn feature a pool area?

The Colonial Palms Motor Inn has an outdoor pool available year-round with a shallow end and a view. However, it is restricted to adults only.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn feature its own restaurants?

The Colonial Palms Motor Inn features an on-site restaurant called The Palms, offering American and Asian cuisines. Therefore, the hotel does have a restaurant on site.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Colonial Palms Motor Inn. You can pay with cash, and they also accept a variety of credit cards including Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Maestro, Bankcard, Eftpos, and UnionPay.