Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
Cooktown Motel Motel
Cooktown Motel Cooktown
Cooktown Motel Motel Cooktown
Frequently asked questions
Does Cooktown Motel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Cooktown Motel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cooktown Motel?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Cooktown Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Cooktown Motel?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cooktown Motel located?
Situated in Cooktown, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of James Cook Museum, Cooktown History Centre, and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery. Nature's Powerhouse and Cooktown Botanic Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Cooktown Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 44 reviews
10 - Excellent
11
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 44 reviews
8 - Good
20
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 44 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 44 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
WONDERFUL
lynece
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Friendly checkin, gardens lush, close to town.
Shelley
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
It was very nice
Dr Tony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
Manager was great and very helpful. Plenty of off street parking, rooms basic but clean and comfortable.
Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10
Quiet place , basic as you’d expect from a motel, staff friendly so no complaints
Tim
10/10
Clean,tidy,modern,quiet,walk to town,friendly service.
Danny
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10
Great communication with the staff. Simple and effective accommodation
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Older style motel. Great for short stay. Needs some maintenance but is being slowly renovated. Friendly staff. One problem was attended to immediately.
Kenneth
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10
Good stay for us. Value for money. Very pleasant and helpful manager.
kym
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10
Basic, old, but clean. Beautiful gardens,
Eddy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10
Cheap, clean and cheerful. Received what I paid for.
Geoff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
For a budget accommodation, this property went beyond my basic expectation. The room was well-appointed, clean, spacious and has good ventillation. Hotel manager was very welcoming and transparent in his communication. If affordability and practicality are your main travel considerations, this property is highly recommended should beautiful Cooktown be in your bucket list.
Edmund
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
4/10
Very run down, poor bedding linen
Kelli
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10
Over all the property was good.
The bed I slept in was hard and you could feel the springs.
When I woke I had a sore back and pressure points specially my hips.
Cristien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
I think a lot of previous reviews can be dis-regarded as there is new management there. The new boss ( Col ) is right on top of managing this place. For the properties age it is very clean and tidy. I had one of the ensuite rooms and was very happy - comfy bed / airco / lotsa hot water. Plenty of onsite parking and if you want - full kitchen / cooking facilities available. If you're doing Cooktown on a budget, I 101% recommend this place.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10
Property centrally located and clean. Whilst Cooktown is isolated and accommodation might be limited, the facilities were very basic and relativey expensive. For example, there were no chairs in the room. Satisfactory for a one night stay.
Kathy
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
6/10
The unit was small but comfortable. We had booked a unit with a kitchenette but neither of the hotplates worked! Also the motel is near the main road and heavy traffic was loud in the early morning.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
4/10
I will bite my tongue
Peter
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
2/10
Not safe for motorbike travellers. I wouldn’t leave my bike park in that car park. Unless I was close to it the beds. I can feel every spring when I sat on it. I walked out, did not stay found another place.
Ernest
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
2/10
We drove from 10.00am to 5.00pm when we arrived they told us we had no booking and said they were all booked out so we would have to find somewhere else to stay if we could find any as they said Cooktown was all booked out they offered no sugestion on what we could do . They just left us to our own devices
David
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
4/10
Had a lot of trouble booking in. Would not accept wotif booking and room was not available so had to pay an extra $30 to get a room.whuch did not have the extra bed which he said it had. The actual kitchen facilities in the room was excellent and it was very clean and tidy but it was exensive and i would never book their again with a booking agent.
Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10
DONT BOOK ON LASTMINUTE.com. As they take your money without consulting with the property managers and create other rooms that don’t exist so beware of LASTMINUTE. com as they are uncontactable and take your money without any refund. Absolute scamming site.
Lesson learnt is to contact the Motel or Hotel direct and get a better deal and the correct info on hand.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10
Friendly stuff overall, it’s okay
Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Nathan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10
The best thing about this property is the people. Everyone I met was helpful, and the proprietor went out of her way to meet my needs.
The property is undergoing some renovation following floods, but was able to provide a good quality bed, and better extras than I got in city properties.