Motels in Australia

5,484 motels across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

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Central NSW

Barham Colonial Motel

By appointment only · Barham · NSW 2732

The Colonial Motel Barham, quiet motel accommodation located 150 metres from the Barham Lakes, 400 metres from the Services Club and 800 metres from Barham's town centre. Barham Motel accommodation…

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Northern District

Barnawartha Star Hotel

By appointment only · Barnawartha · VIC 3688

One of Australia’s truly iconic country hotels, Barnawartha Star Hotel is located on the historic old Hume Highway, between Melbourne and Sydney

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South West

Barooga Country Inn Motel

By appointment only · Barooga · NSW 3644

Barooga Country Inn Motel, offers a variety of clean and comfortable accommodation, features a resort sytle, has great features and facilities to ensure that your stay with us is enjoyable. Located…

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South West

Barooga River Gums Motor Inn

By appointment only · Barooga · NSW 3644

Barooga River Gums Motor Inn is situated on the majestic Murray River just 2 hours & 45 mins from Melbourne and 7 Hours from Sydney. River Gums is the closest accommodation motel to the Murray River…

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Geelong

Barwon Valley Lodge

99 Barrabool Rd · Geelong · VIC 3220

Serviced and self-catering two-bedroom apartments in Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, set in parkland beside the Barwon River, with a heated pool, spa and tennis court.

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Central Coast

Bateau Bay Motel-Hotel

Cnr The Entrance Rd & Cresthaven Ave · Bateau Bay · NSW 2261

Welcome to Bateau Bay Hotel — the Central Coast's favourite local venue for dining, drinks, live sports, family fun, and affordable accommodation. Book a table today.

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Central NSW

Bathurst Goldfields

By appointment only · Mount Panorama · NSW 2795

Discover Bathurst Goldfields Resort, where history, hospitality and nature combine for stays, celebrations and school adventures.

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Brisbane

Bay Air Motel

218 Middle St · Cleveland · QLD 4163

Bay Air Motel is quality motel accommodation in Cleveland with Queen , Queen + 2 x Singles, Queen + Single, Queen Executive.

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North Coast

Bay Beach Motel

32 Lawson St · Byron Bay · NSW 2481

Our Byron Bay Motel offers you modern standard, balcony and family rooms close to town, beaches, shops, restaurants and more. We look forward to welcoming you.

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North East

Bay Hotel Motel

Fishery Point Rd · Morisset · NSW 2264

The Bay Hotel Motel is located in Bonnells Bay, just a short stroll to the beautiful shores of Lake Macquarie. We have a renovated hotel, pub, restaurant, bottle-shop and adjoining shopping centre.

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Gold Coast

Bay Lodge Apts

35 Palm Ave · Surfers Paradise · QLD 4217

Self-catering apartment accommodation in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, with resort facilities including a pool and tennis court.

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North Coast

Bay Motel

12 Bay St · Byron Bay · NSW 2481

Bay Motel - Fresh, coastal, chic, beachfront accommodation in the right in the heart of Byron Bay

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Adelaide

Bay Motel Hotel

58 Broadway · Glenelg South · SA 5045

A motel and hotel in Glenelg, South Australia, offering accommodation, a front bar, gaming, a bottle shop and functions.

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User guide to Motels

Motels

Motels are a great accommodation option when you're on a road trip! Motels are easily accessible from highways, motorways and areas *on* the beaten path. Finding a cheap, yet clean and amenable motel requires some planning in advance though.

How to Choose a Motel

Here are some features to look for in finding a good motel:

Chain Motel vs. Stand-alone: If you've had a previous pleasant stay in a motel, you might want to look for that same motel chain in a new destination too. The advantage of this is you are assured of a standard of quality with generally no (nasty) surprises. Stand alone motels are riskier because quality standards may fluctuate wildly and you spend more time in the research and planning phase of choosing a motel.

Price: Travel guides are great for researching motels by price since they often contain a directory listing according to cost. Motels typically offer seasonal discounts and other holiday themed pricing options, so consider asking about them.

Distance to Attractions: Most business directories, like Start Local, will offer a map of the motel location and business address. You may use this information to chart the distances between the places you'd like to visit and their distance from a motel you're considering.

Amenities: Make a list with two columns of must-have features versus desirable features. In your must-have features list, write down all the amenities you can't do without in your motel. Examples may include wheelchair-accessible rooms, non-smoking rooms and wireless internet. In the second column of desirable features, list down features you'd like and enjoy but are not absolute musts for a decent trip. Examples may include swimming pool for the kids, free parking and fitness room. The first list is your make or break list: if a motel doesn't offer your must-have features you can immediately cross it off your list and thereby make the selection process easier.

Pet-friendly: Motels can have surprisingly stringent policies on admission of pets. Motel pet policies can range from weight and shedding restrictions to pet staying and cleaning fees. Some motels may offer extra facilities such as pet grooming and walking services as well as pet treats.

Family-friendly: Family-friendliness is a key consideration if you're travelling with kids. High on your list of must-haves or desirables might be items like in-room kitchenette for quick meal preparation, hotel-planned activities and a kiddie pool.

Tips on Finding Cheap yet Comfortable Motels
  • Try going to review sites and motel websites to find cheap deals and seasonal discounts.
  • Research across motels and make a cross-comparison table of short-listed motels and their services
  • Negotiate directly with the motel establishment to know of last-minute special deals or discounts which may not be advertised anywhere
  • Read referrals and recommendations from other travelers via forums, blogs, and through personal recommendations of family and friends.