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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Suburban motel with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant

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Outdoor spa tub
Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
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Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 363
AED 400 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Apartment with Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Poolside King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802

What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Airlie Beach Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boathaven Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Coral Sea Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paradiso Rooftop Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Deck - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Motel near Port of Airlie
Consider a stay at Colonial Palms Motor Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant features al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Colonial Palms Motor Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Colonial Palms Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Colonial Palms Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Airlie Beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach Market, and Boathaven Beach. Airlie Beach Lagoon and Proserpine River wetlands are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Colonial Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room Pleasant gardens and easy walk to Airlie Beach shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palms was a lovely central place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the verandah with stollen view of the gardens. Easy walk into town and to the ferry to Hamilton island. Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the marina and staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers and staff were amazing. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property , spacious rooms, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANNABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff of people. So helpful made my stay pleasant and enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good little room not expensive but still had everything you need little balconies
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back of property was great and clean Front of property does not do justice to how nice it is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely hotel. Needs a little tlc but beautiful view and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Everything you need

Lovely view of the ocean. Clean room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet, cute place to stay close to shopping and tours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, local to town, only short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amazing staff, facilities & location were exactly what we were looking for in a holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a pleasant stay all together.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff; great location near Shute Harbour; lovely pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant atmosphere, breakfast on the terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming staff and very clean and nice complimentary breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well priced and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Airlie Beach stay

We stayed for 2 nights & thought the location was good, only a 5 minute walk to the Main Street. The room was clean & tidy and was good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, friendly staff and easy access to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where very friendly nothing was a problem
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024