When you stay at Cardwell at the Beach in Cardwell, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre and Girringun National Park. .This motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cardwell Bush Telegraph.
Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Cardwell Bush Telegraph - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Cardwell Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
Girringun National Park - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles
Getting around
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 140 min drive
Restaurants
Cardwell Seaview Deli Cafe - 19 min walk
Marine Hotel - 2 min drive
Brearleys Bakery - 2 min drive
Terry And Mamiko's - 15 min walk
Indian Aussie Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Cardwell at the Beach
Motel in Cardwell with an outdoor pool and a bar
Cardwell at the Beach offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Cardwell motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the motel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Conference center
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: AUD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
Property is also known as
Motel Cardwell Beach
Cardwell Beach Lyndock Motel
Lyndock Motel
Cardwell Beach Lyndock
Cardwell at the Beach Motel
Cardwell at the Beach Cardwell
Cardwell at the Beach Motel Cardwell
Cardwell at the Beach (Lyndock Motel)
Reviews
Cardwell at the Beach Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 249 reviews
10 - Excellent
64
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 249 reviews
8 - Good
98
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 249 reviews
6 - Okay
59
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 249 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 249 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jojie
Sep 6, 2025
Jojie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Maree
Traveled with group
Aug 19, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
the pool was very nice
good that an outside bbq was available
The toaster, microwave were rusted. The TV screen was all pixilated so could not use the TV, no spare blankets so I had a cold night.
The bed was comfortable.
There was no hot water in the morning, and as soon as someone downstairs used it, there was no water at all.
The TV was unwatchable due to having white lines through the entire screen.
The freezer on the mini fridge was frozen solid and unusable.
After some disagreement, I had to prove that she had already taken the total payment from my account.
The wotif agreement stated that I had up until the 7th of August for free cancellation and that I was to pay on arrival.
She took the money on the 29th of July, a week early.
Sounds a bit dodgy to me.
Room very clean and beds comfortable. Would have liked a teaspoon at least ….. only had one spoon which was a desert spoon.
Good hot water 🚿 shower 👍
The toilet took several flushes to clear just one sheet of loo paper.
Some road noise early but quiet during night.
Beds were the wow comfy feature, great nights sleep.
The property is was quite mature and unfortunately has been left to show this. Room was bigger than average,but the plumbing is very poor in the shower alcove,the water slow to run away,and without urgent maintenance this will become a major issue.
Cleaning staff appeared to lack leadership. Price was good given these faults.
The name says ''at the beach''. It is actually 350 metres to the beach and you have to cross the very busy and noisy Bruce Highway on the way.
The ''restaurant'' happened to be closed both nights that we were there(a weekend') and all that was on offer was a 4-item meagre take away. Great to have that supermarket across the road though.
The first room we were given faced straight across the huge concrete forecourt and into the headlights of the vehicles coming to the liquor driving. We were charged an extra $60 for asking for a room change.
It was fortunate because it was not raining. If it was bad weather, no I don't want to think about it. Kitchen was not for multi weather ready. Most of kitchen facility was discusting. There was no lights above sink too. We supposed to stay 2 nights however we left ther on the 2nd day. Never go back. Paid cheap, simply got cheap stuff. ha ha ha.
Ted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Desley
Jun 26, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cleaning has a lot to be desired. The floor was very gritty under foot, but we were in the older units there.
It was ok but not super clean. Important areas like toilets shower sink sheets etc all perfectly fine but there was a lot of dust under the bed. Nobody there to greet us. Door ( room 21) did not lock. Parking for this room was not clear. Pool nice but lots of leaves in it
Molly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Rhett
Business traveler
Apr 30, 2025
Just an average place to stay. will probably look elsewhere for next time.
What a little treasure?!? Clean, pleasant, affordable, helpful and convenient are great adjectives for our stay.
Will be better once pool area is fully functioning.
Glad we chose this venue and are already planning to return.