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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Suburban motel with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Outdoor spa tub
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Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Explore the area

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2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Port of Airlie
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Coral Sea Marina
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)

Room options

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

Queen Apartment with Bay View

Highlights

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

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Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview

Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Airlie Beach

Colonial Palms Motor Inn puts you in the heart of Airlie Beach, steps from Port of Airlie and within a 15-minute stroll of Airlie Beach Market. Highlights at this motel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The motel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Airlie Beach motel include Boathaven Beach and Airlie Beach Lagoon.
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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 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boaty's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Suburban motel with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant
As a guest of Colonial Palms Motor Inn, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, Access to hot tub, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Colonial Palms Motor Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Airlie Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Colonial Palms Motor Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 10 for adults and from AUD 8 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Colonial Palms Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Palms Motor Inn on 4 Sept 2025 start from NZ$242.33, 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.

Is parking available at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Yep, Colonial Palms Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Yep, Colonial Palms Motor Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Boathaven Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have a pool?

Colonial Palms Motor Inn has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Colonial Palms Motor Inn a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Colonial Palms Motor Inn.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 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

Len

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone so friendly and helpful. Just great all round.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
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

Christine

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

Great place to stay when visiting Arlie Beach

Staff were brilliant. A credit to the company. We ate in the restaurant and it was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Rosemarie

Travelled with family
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

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

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

Peter

Travelled with partner
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

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, clean property...they can make tours/excursions very simple and easy...love this place...Great bang for your bucks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Delightful

The "curb appeal" is low but hides a little nugget of a hotel. The other side of the hotel has two beautiful and clean pools that are the perfect temperature. The staff was consistently kind and friendly. We were thrilled with our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Nicole, staten island

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

8/10 Good

Jørn

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

10/10 Excellent

Thuasne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arezoo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Colonial Palms for 3 nights. We were extremely unhappy with our experience. We felt disgusted when we walked in to the room. Cleanliness standard was so low. The bathroom towels had yellow stains all over it. We didn’t use them throughout our stay! Toilet had black stains in it and smelled like vinegar. There were three dead insects in our room when we arrived. I communicated all these issues with the front desk but the lady had an attitude kept rolling her eyes at me the whole time. I showed her the stains and dead insects and she rudely told me “you are in nature”! She said black stain is because of the area’s water. I did not see the black stain anywhere else in toilets in Arlie beach! Nothing about our stay was pleasant other than spending time outside of the hotel on the tours! We regret booking this hotel and recommend to everyone to pay a bit more and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angel

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

A friendly place to stay

A nice hotel which we enjoyed staying at. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the continental breakfast of cereals, juice, croissants, breads, yogurt, and fruits. Nice view from our room and breakfast area. Pools were very pretty, but we did not use as we were swimming in the ocean all the time. It’s a little out of the main area of town, maybe 10 minutes walking. There is a local bus which cost 1 Australian dollar to use all day if you don’t want to walk. Only issue we had was our door blind to the balcony would not close, but it wasn’t a problem for us. No elevator, so if you have mobility issues ask for a ground floor room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Very good hotel with wonderful staff, very good food in the restaurant, cozy jungle-like pool area, comfortable beds, location only a couple of hundred meters from the ferry to Hamilton airport, close to the center 15 min walk. the only area of ​​improvement is that the cleaning could have been done more carefully. But the overall impression is very good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
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

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024