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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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A clear pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white facade.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with a distinctive white roof and a smaller structure with a curved roof. There are palm trees and a swimming pool visible.
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A resort with outdoor seating areas, covered by large umbrellas, and surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

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2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Place, Port of Airlie
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Lagoon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Poolside King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Poolside King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Queen Apartment with Bay View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Queen Apartment with Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .Near this 3.5-property class Airlie Beach motel, you'll find Airlie Beach Lagoon.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Airlie Beach Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boathaven Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coral Sea Marina - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Deck - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

As a guest of Colonial Palms Motor Inn, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a 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 3.5-star 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 7:00 AM - 7:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 7 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Palms Motor Inn on 20 Jul 2026 start from NZ$248, 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 19-minute walk from Airlie Beach Lagoon. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, kayaking and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

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. 535 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and efficient staff, lovely restaurant and menu
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean, staff were super friendly! The breakfast was absolutely fantastic Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and perfect for Airlie Beach and the port.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly. Lovely pools and garden, great food. We liked the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room /great staff/ located minutes away from the Cruise Whitsundays passenger port . Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great motor lodge. Car parked right by the room on one side and on the other great views and pool. Restaurant excellent and staff really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location with view over the marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Even though room was a little dated it was comfortable and clean and provided everything we needed. Loved the view. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Lovely staff, good breakfast, breakfast area & pool well laid out and clean. Room was clean but a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, spacious rooms, good location with easy access to the port, the beach and lagoon as well as shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay for a few days ,the staff were very welcoming ,the pool was so nice ,would certainly go again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are tired BUT I’d stay here in a heartbeat as clean and that pool is just the best. I could have just stayed there all day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Meals in restaurant are sensational clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very nice pool and the breakfast that is included was plentiful and sufficient. I liked that there were croissants on offer, always makes me feel special.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay outside of the hustle of Airlie but only a ten min walk to town.. lovely pool area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, restaurant was lovely to dine in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay i would definitely recommend this Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

RUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot just outside town. Fantastic hosts, lovely pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

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

Great stay!!

Very clean nice rooms, beds are comfy and the food in restaurant in sensational
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel with a fantastic restaurant. Just across road from ferry terminal for trips to Hamilton Island, and just a 10 minute walk to downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff at check in and the restaurant. Large clean rooms, comfy bed and good parking. Only a short walk to the Main Street and ferry terminal for Cruise Whitsundays. Nice lagoon pool to cool off in after a long drive!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic . The location was good . Easy 10 minute walk to Main Street and tourist spots. Dinners were standard offerings but really well executed. Comfortable bed . Decent bathroom. Wasn’t the fanciest , but wasn’t trying to be . Comfortable. Great pool . I would definitely stay again .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful food for dinner. Rooms clean and tidy. Walking distance to the port of Airlie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

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