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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Airlie Beach

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Outdoor spa tub
Reception
Garden
Regional cuisine, alfresco dining
Daily continental breakfast (AUD 10 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Place, Port of Airlie
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Lagoon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Poolside King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Queen Apartment with Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Airlie Beach

City center stay.With a stay at this Airlie Beach motel, you'll be steps from Port of Airlie and within a 15-minute walk of Airlie Beach Market. Boathaven Beach and Airlie Beach Lagoon are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Airlie Beach Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Boathaven Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coral Sea Marina - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 29 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Marina Italian Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Airlie Beach
As a guest of Colonial Palms Motor Inn, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Colonial Palms Motor Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Airlie Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Colonial Palms Motor Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 for adults and AUD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10 for adults and AUD 8 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Colonial Palms
Colonial Palms Motor
Colonial Palms Motor Airlie Beach
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Motel
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Motel Airlie Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Colonial Palms Motor Inn to the airport?

Colonial Palms Motor Inn is 18.4 mi (240-min drive) away from the Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Palms Motor Inn on Mar 19, 2026 start from $120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Colonial Palms Motor Inn offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Colonial Palms Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 13-minute walk from Boathaven Beach and 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Airlie Beach Lagoon. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Colonial Palms Motor Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 10 for adults and AUD 8 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have a pool?

Colonial Palms Motor Inn features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Colonial Palms Motor Inn to downtown Airlie Beach?

Colonial Palms Motor Inn is 0.4 mi away from Airlie Beach.

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful food for dinner. Rooms clean and tidy. Walking distance to the port of Airlie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay outside of the hustle of Airlie but only a ten min walk to town.. lovely pool area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was ‘ok’, a few issues - air on not working in bedroom, light out in bathroom. Room was clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Meals in restaurant are sensational clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the hotel was wonderful! The room was very clean and well-maintained, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The garden with the pool was beautiful. Another great advantage was how close the hotel was to all the attractions in Airlie Beach. I had everything within easy reach. I truly hope to return one day! Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay for a few days ,the staff were very welcoming ,the pool was so nice ,would certainly go again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

RUTH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot just outside town. Fantastic hosts, lovely pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tahlia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom was dirty the water pressure in shower was dripping no pressure at all In main bedroom could only get 3 channels For What we paid I was very unhappy I would like a nights refund as it was very uncomfortable to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff at check in and the restaurant. Large clean rooms, comfy bed and good parking. Only a short walk to the Main Street and ferry terminal for Cruise Whitsundays. Nice lagoon pool to cool off in after a long drive!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

purvi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on 1st floor. Everything is good except shower, water coming very slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky to get a room last minute, but found for the price, it was very basic and reasonably unclean. The shower screans were filthy and the floors pretty dirty. It was quite noisy on the balcony. Given it was the only option we had at short notice, I was glad to get a room, but wouldn’t plan to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, restaurant was lovely to dine in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff was friendly and helpful. I had my own deck which I could walk out to the pool. Not too close to the centre where it’s busy but you could walk. The only bad thing I could say is that whoever is above you you could hear every time they move the chair.
He came for a visit on my last morning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel with a fantastic restaurant. Just across road from ferry terminal for trips to Hamilton Island, and just a 10 minute walk to downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has wonderful staff. All the people are amazing!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Ideal location to walk into the centre of town

We booked a room for two nights on our week long road trip from Brisbane to Airlie Beach. The room was exactly what we expected and ideal for two nights, which enabled us to explore the area. The free breakfast at this hotel was an added bonus and the hotel was very convenient to walk into the centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As above
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone so friendly and helpful. Just great all round.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

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

Great stay!!

Very clean nice rooms, beds are comfy and the food in restaurant in sensational
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay i would definitely recommend this Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay. Loved how safe it was. Secure parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025