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Route 66 Motor Inn

4.0 star property
4-star motel near Emerald Botanic Gardens

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Exterior
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Reception
Outdoor pool
Two Bedroom Apartment | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2 Opal Street, Emerald, QLD, 4720
  • Place, Emerald Botanic Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Emerald, QLD (EMD)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Room Upstairs

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Room Upstairs

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Patio Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Patio Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen room with kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Emerald

Emerald retreat .You'll find Emerald Botanic Gardens and Emerald Golf Club within a 15-minute walk of this Emerald motel. Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre and Emerald Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Botanic Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Emerald Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wally McKenzie House - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Emerald Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Emerald Station - 7 min walk
  • Emerald, QLD (EMD) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Capricornian - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gossips Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blah Blah Sandwich Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Route 66 Motor Inn

4-star motel near Emerald Botanic Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Route 66 Motor Inn also features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Emerald motel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2009
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Route 66 Motor Inn offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Emerald motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 24 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Route 66 Motor Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn
Route 66 Motor Inn Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn Motel
Route 66 Motor Inn Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn Motel Emerald

Frequently asked questions

How close is Route 66 Motor Inn to the airport?

Route 66 Motor Inn is 3.7 mi (7-min drive) away from the Emerald, QLD (EMD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Route 66 Motor Inn?

As of Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Route 66 Motor Inn on May 1, 2026 start from $102, 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 Route 66 Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Route 66 Motor Inn.

Does Route 66 Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Route 66 Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 24 per person.

Is there a casino at Route 66 Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Route 66 Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Early check-in costs AUD 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Route 66 Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Route 66 Motor Inn have a pool?

Route 66 Motor Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Route 66 Motor Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Route 66 Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Route 66 Motor Inn to downtown Emerald?

Route 66 Motor Inn is 0.2 mi away from Emerald.

Route 66 Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 272 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Toowoomba

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and in good repair.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and comfortable. I was not happy with the noise that was coming from some other rooms. Obviously people celebrating the new year but not acceptable in a motel where people want to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merril

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and modern and staff were very very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and well equipped.. good sized fridge which was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, location and room size. Clean, modern and nice. Internet fantastic and quick. Tv had all the right apps Only issue i had was the rtv emote batteries were flat. Called reception and said to schedule it in and let him know. Never came back to me or fixed this small issue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM-LOUISE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean neat well set out rooms. Had all i needed Great bed and linen. Clean and very pretty establishment with lovely surroundings. I felt safe and secured.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good even location to shops
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the bed was comfortable after a long day on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, friendly staff, nice food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

carols

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. Tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and tidy. Crockery & cutlery supplied. Very useful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! The facilities are excellent, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing. Highly recommend for a comfortable and enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed there cooking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel with great facilities, friendly service, and a fantastic on-site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

KALUKUMARA, Bundaberg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Conveniently close to shops , and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything was great, management friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy instructions on how to access unit. Unit is very modern, lovely tiles, rain head shower and full sized fridge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very accomodating and the room is clean & spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Staff & service
Easy check-in process, comfortable beds and I like the amenities in the motel style kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025