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4.3 out of 5

"Exceptional staff .. friendly and competent. Meals are outstanding and great value. Never stay anywhere else when in Rockhampton. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 26 Nov 2023

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Hotel Description

At Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, lanais, and LED TVs.

The restaurant, Blue Heeler Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to bike rentals. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

With a stay at this Allenstown hotel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Rockhampton Hospital and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Pilbeam Theatre.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$144* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Apartment, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn ratings based on 173 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn

Everyone (93) Couples (41) Family (37)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 14 Jan. 2024

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14 Jan. 2024 by Dave

Hi Larissa. Thank you for your excellent review. We are pleased to hear that everything met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon.Kind regards,Dave & Matt

5 out of 5
Exceptional staff .. friendly and competent. Meals are outstanding and great value. Never stay anywhere else when in Rockhampton.

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2023

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14 Jan. 2024 by Dave

Hi Rod. Thank you for this excellent review. It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us, and we are very pleased to hear that everything met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon. :-)Kind regardsDave & Matt

4 out of 5
The space

Posted by on 21 May 2023

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21 May 2023 by Dave

Dear Sheridan,Thank you for your great review. It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us, and we hope you will come back and visit. :-)Kind regardsDave & Matt

4 out of 5
The staff were happy and friendly

Posted by on 12 May 2023

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16 May 2023 by Dave

Hi Debbie,Thank you for your great review and the time taken to write us one. It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. We hope you will come back and see us again soon.Kind regardsDave & Matt

5 out of 5
Managers ere excellent, made us feel very welcome and happy to accommadate our needs

Posted by on 23 Aug. 2022

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30 Aug. 2022 by Kathy & Peter

Thank you for your review.We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you again.

4 out of 5
Location, friendly & helpful staff. Room was excellent & bed was very comfortable.

Posted by on 22 Aug. 2022

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22 Aug. 2022 by Kathy & Peter

Hi Edward,Thank you for the review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you again.

5 out of 5
Staff very friendly. Rooms clean.

Posted by on 10 Aug. 2022

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10 Aug. 2022 by Kathy & Peter

Hi Beth, Thank you so much for the 5 out of 5 Review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you again when next in Rocky. :)

5 out of 5
Very comfortable accommodation.

Posted by on 5 Aug. 2022

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7 Aug. 2022 by Kathy & Peter

Hi Edward, Thank you for great review score. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you again soon.

4 out of 5
It was nice and clean,apartment was spacious, good for a family of 4 with the 2 bedrooms and the lounge. Nice complimentary things like water, coffee, tea and biscuits. Conveniently next to aldi. Pool was good. A little bit far from bus stops (15 min walk).

Posted by on 17 Jul. 2022

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21 Jul. 2022 by Kathy & Peter

Hi Sabrina, Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you again soon. Rocky buses will stop where ever you hail them down. They probably don't tell you that.

5 out of 5
Easy check in and booking online.

Posted by on 7 Jul. 2022

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19 Jul. 2022 by Kathy and Peter

Thank you for the great rating, pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again when next in Rocky.

About the Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn

Location 139 Gladstone Road, Allenstown, QLD 4700

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to January 3:

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Property Features

Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Rockhampton Station (1.2 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to lanais. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Rockhampton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • 20 bathrooms
  • Private lanai
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Blue Heeler Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 6:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 13.50–18.50 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Best Western Cattle City
  • Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn
  • Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn Rockhampton
  • Best Western Cattle City Motor Rockhampton
  • Cattle City
  • Cattle City Motor Inn
  • Cattle City Motor Allenstown
  • Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn Hotel
  • Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn Allenstown
  • Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn Hotel Allenstown

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.