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Blue Shades Motel

Property class: 4

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a staircase.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a brick wall backdrop, and a small bathroom.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a staircase.
A rectangular swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a patio area with a blue and white striped umbrella providing shade.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $112
$102 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26

Explore the area

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35-39 Ferry Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650
  • Place, Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a painting of a sunset, and a view of the outside.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a brick wall.

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a painting of a beach.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • 645 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Loft, Pool View

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a staircase.

Family Loft, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small sofa. There is a window with curtains and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outside through a window.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with grey bedding, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a brick accent wall.

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a large window.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Maryborough

Located in Maryborough (Central Maryborough), Blue Shades Motel is within a 15-minute walk of Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum and Station Square Shopping Centre. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Anzac Park and Ululah Lagoon.
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What's nearby

  • Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Customs House Interpretive Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mary Poppins Statue - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Maryborough Station - 17 min walk
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Westside Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandy's Fish Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Shades Motel

Blue Shades Motel offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium digital television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (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

American ExpressDiners ClubMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Blue Shades

Comfort Inn Blue Shades Hotel

Comfort Inn Blue Shades Hotel Maryborough

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Comfort Inn Maryborough

Blue Shades Motel Maryborough

Blue Shades Motel

Blue Shades Maryborough

Maryborough Comfort Inn

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Blue Shades Motel Maryborough

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Blue Shades Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 483 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends from Sydney came up to stay and they really enjoyed the family room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed comfortable, staff great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Older motel unit was clean and tidy, Spacious room. Good quality beds. Just old room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Amenities
Very clean rooms, aircon very effective, staff extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the rooms out the back. These are the older rooms that haven’t been renovated. They are a little tired, however they are spacious and quiet. No loud traffic noises. The parking out the back is a little tight. Overall pleasant stay and decent nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm and welcoming space!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean room and the staff were lovely. Great place to stay and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Presentation, friendly greeting, clean smelling, overlooking pool, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality of staff and cleanliness of the room were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel well priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and very helpful. The rooms were comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely and well managed place and we really enjoyed our stay...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place that exactly what we needed, quiet for a good rest at night and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly staff, nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Zara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy to find. The staff were nice. The aircon wasnt very cold and the kitchen wasnt as clean as I would have liked it to be ie microwave, jug and cuntlery were a bit dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and a great room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant motel nice clean tidy rooms Would be happy to stay again when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient for our needs and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jegan

Clean room and easy access to most
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great pub!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay mal and sam are wonderful staff will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication with after hours check in. Perfect airconditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and secure, spacious spot to sleep on a long road trip to Brisbane.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025