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Blue Shades Motel

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Central Maryborough

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BBQ/picnic area
Aerial view
Family Loft, Pool View | Living area | 32-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
Family Loft, Pool View | Room amenity
Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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35-39 Ferry Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650
  • Place, Station Square Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Customs House Interpretive Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

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

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

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

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Family Loft, Pool View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Loft, Pool View

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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Superior Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

About the neighborhood

Maryborough

Central Maryborough stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Central Maryborough motel, you'll find Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum and Station Square Shopping Centre. Also, Portside is within half a mile (1 km) and Baddow Island Conservation Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Station Square Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Queens Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Customs House Interpretive Centre - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mary Poppins Statue - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - 3 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
  • ‪Old Sydney Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Club Crepery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Blue Shades Motel

4-star motel in Central Maryborough
As a guest of Blue Shades Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Blue Shades Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Blue Shades Motel was completed in March 2023.

This 4-star Maryborough motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

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

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 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, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Shades Motel to the airport?

Blue Shades Motel is 24.3 mi (34-min drive) away from the Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Shades Motel?

As of Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Shades Motel on Jan 16, 2026 start from $99.49, excluding 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 Blue Shades Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Shades Motel.

Does Blue Shades Motel offer free breakfast?

Blue Shades Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Shades Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Blue Shades Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Blue Shades Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Shades Motel have a pool?

Blue Shades Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Blue Shades Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Blue Shades Motel to downtown Maryborough?

Blue Shades Motel is 0.9 mi away from Maryborough.

Blue Shades Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 466 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. They do not appear to have a schedule for cleaning Air conditioner filters. My room's filter was completely clogged and AC could barely function.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much! Appreciated that free room upgrade to better accommodate my mum’s mobility issues and it was such a relief to be able to do some washing in the laundry room on the at. Lovely family running this motel and would both recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant motel that needs a few things upgraded or added. Staff were super -thanks! Well located within Maryborough and right on southern exit from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

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

6/10 Okay

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The proprietors were very welcoming and obliging, I just felt the property was quite old and not how it was portrayed in the ads. I don’t know where the pool was - couldn’t find it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was nice but felt judged by management
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated having lots of cutlery and crockery in the cupboard, plus a big fridge, and microwave. Kids loved having the loft to sleep in. Convenient location, easy to find and close to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property had great mattresses. So comfortable. Everything was just great. Thanks folks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ron and Margaret

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelle

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at Reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was extremely friendly, the room was exactly what we needed for our two night stay. I would recommend the Blue Shades Motel Maryborough to anyone. All in all it was a very pleasant stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

chris

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

Comfortable beds

Very comfortable beds, tastefully redecorated and spacious. Some more crockery would be helpful - 3 of us had to share one coffee mug.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Mid week stay

Great to see new managers at Blue Shades- Friendly and super efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Super clean room. Breakfast options. Room very tidy and comfortable. A c worked great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025