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Cardwell Beachfront Motel

3.0 star property

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Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony
Family Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Studio with Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $108
$98 nightly
$108 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

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1 Scott Street, Cardwell, QLD, 4849
  • Place, Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardwell Bush Telegraph
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardwell Country Club
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Queen Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Studio | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio with Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Studio with Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Ocean View | Balcony

Queen Room with Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen and Double apartment | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen and Double apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cardwell

Located in Cardwell, Cardwell Beachfront Motel is on the beach, a 4-minute walk from Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre and 12 minutes by foot from Girringun National Park. .This beach motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station.
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What's nearby

  • Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cardwell Bush Telegraph - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cardwell Country Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Girringun National Park - 16 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Mission Beach - 49 min drive - 49.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardwell Seaview Deli Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marine Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Terry And Mamiko's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brearleys Bakery - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 45-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.95 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Cardwell Beachfront Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 229 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kobi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, the view was stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff are lovely view from the deck beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view great room very friendly people clean room we had a great holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small rooms,but really clean and comfortable Owners friendly and helpful Pub down the street, really friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for a short stay. I had ocean view from the bed :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Waldemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view, approx 100 meters away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners are lovely, always very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Great place to stay, good value for money. Helpful friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiachra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop over place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly hosts, fantastic position right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good location and motel was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners vey pleasent and helpful with things to do and visit to the attractions in that aera.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julaiporn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location close to the beach, the room is clean and organis
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent location Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to find, and it is a very relaxing place to stay. Close to the beach and a lovely walking path between the property and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay , quiet convenient,just what was required, lovely location , thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great operation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sohaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredibly lovely & peaceful stay! Make sure to check out the town!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024