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Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Property class: 3

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted light, and a painting above the bed.
A nighttime outdoor scene with a grassy area, a stone border, and string lights.
A swimming pool surrounded by a fence, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A sunset over a calm body of water with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $105
$96 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Queen Room

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

View all photos for Classic Studio

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Classic Studio

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

View all photos for Studio with Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Studio with Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Room with Ocean View

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

Queen Room with Ocean View

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

View all photos for Queen and Double apartment

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted light, and a painting above the bed.

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

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

Two single beds with white linens and teal pillows, a small round table, and a window with blinds.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cardwell

Located in Cardwell, Cardwell Beachfront Motel is near the beach, a 4-minute walk from Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre and 12 minutes by foot from Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre. .This motel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hinchinbrook Channel.
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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
  • Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Mission Beach - 49 min drive - 50.1 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
  • ‪Brearleys Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 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
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day

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. 175 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 243 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, cute rooms and beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room with equipped kitchen great for any kind of stay, overlooking water, great sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to cafes and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and very clean and suitable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable & affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the ocean front room and it was an amazing stay! The room was generous and the view from the balcony was fantastic 🙂 The staff were so helpful too as we had a bunch of laundry. Lovely place, even better people 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is literally across the road from the beach. Sunrise was amazinzzzzzin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, staff are lovely view from the deck beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy had a great view from the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly hosts, fantastic position right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop over place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good location and motel was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Magnificent location Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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