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Runaway Bay Motor Inn

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Runaway Bay

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Outdoor pool
Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Suite) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Suite) | Living room | LCD TV
Reception
Free self parking

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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429 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay, QLD, 4455
  • Place, Pine Ridge Conservation Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbour Town
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Warner Bros. Movie World
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Kitchenette (Std Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

Standard Room, Kitchenette (Std Courtyard Outdoor Spa) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Kitchenette (Std Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette (STD Twin / Family)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Kitchenette (STD Twin / Family)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Kitchenette (Standard Double Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Kitchenette (Standard Double Room)

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

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Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Suite) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gold Coast

Runaway Bay stay.Your stay at this Runaway Bay motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harbour Town and South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park. Harley Park and Lakeside Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pine Ridge Conservation Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harbour Town - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Warner Bros. Movie World - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 18 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Cavill Avenue - 20 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Helensvale Station - 11 min drive
  • Cypress Avenue Station - 21 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctum - ‬3 min drive
  • Zarraffa's Coffee
  • ‪Yum Cha Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Can Tho - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster Runaway Bay - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Runaway Bay Motor Inn

4-star motel in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Gold Coast motel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Runaway Bay Motor Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 4:00 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Runaway Bay Motor Inn to the airport?

Runaway Bay Motor Inn is 30.2 mi (44-min drive) away from the Coolangatta Airport (OOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Runaway Bay Motor Inn?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Runaway Bay Motor Inn on Jun 14, 2026 start from $123, 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 Runaway Bay Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Runaway Bay Motor Inn.

How close is Runaway Bay Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 7.2 mi (18-min drive) from Surfers Paradise Beach and 9 mi (24-min drive) from Broadbeach Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Runaway Bay Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Runaway Bay Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Runaway Bay Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but The Star Gold Coast (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Runaway Bay Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Runaway Bay Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Runaway Bay Motor Inn have a pool?

Runaway Bay Motor Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Runaway Bay Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Runaway Bay Motor Inn to downtown Gold Coast?

Runaway Bay Motor Inn is 7.3 mi away from Gold Coast.

Runaway Bay Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 450 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat tidy clean room & staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Resham

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Norma

Yes the room was spotless all was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room, motel has clean but abandoned atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff on book in, unfortunately the place has just aged and certainly not value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property is clean and quiet staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and simple...room was spacious and quiet...good deal for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean great room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot, easy check in check out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Chloe

First off very disappointed in my stay. The room was worn out and the sheets a
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great night stay with a very clean room , comfy bed and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
But
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Runaway Bay Motor Inn was an absolute pleasure. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable and clean and the parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly service and clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet location for rest and recovery
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

lynnett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Friendly staff. Quiet. Very happy with stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love that the rooms have a kitchenette and a sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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