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4.2 out of 5

"Comfortable bed, bar and grill next door, located in the middle of town. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 19 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

At Original North Australian you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Bowen Water Park and Bowen Jetty. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and furnished patios.

This motel offers free WiFi in public areas. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Bowen motel include Bowen Skate Park and Bowen Harbour.

Original North Australian ratings based on 60 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Original North Australian

Everyone (29) Couples (16) Family (7)
3 out of 5
Comfortable room

Posted by on 12 Oct. 2023

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4 out of 5
Comfortable bed, bar and grill next door, located in the middle of town.

Posted by on 19 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Sep. 2023 by North Australian team

Thankyou Terrence for your feedback glad you enjoyed your stay with us

4 out of 5
Very clean and comfortable . Nice touches with glasses chilled in the fridge and beautifully presented room. Staff very friendly.

Posted by on 19 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Sep. 2023 by North Australian team

Thankyou for your feedback Linda we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us i will pass on feedback to house keeping staff

5 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5
Great rooms clost to city centre friendly staff and very helpful

Posted by on 26 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Jul. 2023 by North Australian

Thankyou Peter we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us

5 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Jul. 2023 by North Australian

Thankyou we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us

5 out of 5

Posted by on 3 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Jul. 2023 by North Australian

Thankyou we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us

4 out of 5
Value for money and cleanliness: excellent; Parking: not enough spaces (2 cars jammed into a corner, restricting access to our car which was parked correctly). No handy power points near beds for charging/powering devices (in my case, a CPAP machine). No privacy door on the bathroom (sharing a room with my brother, that’s not ideal). Staff very helpful, supplied extension cord to cover lack of power points.

Posted by on 2 Jul. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Jun. 2023 by North Australian team

Thankyou Maureen glad you enjoyed your stay with us

4 out of 5

Posted by on 7 May 2023

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About the Original North Australian

Location 55 Herbert Street, Bowen, QLD 4805

Property Features

Original North Australian offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Bowen Station (5.8 km / 3.6 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Original North Australian offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Bowen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Private patio (furnished)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. 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 not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • 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 available
  • 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 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 not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • Sails Main Motel Bowen
  • Sails Main Motel
  • Sails Main Bowen
  • Sails Main
  • Sails On Main
  • Original Australian Bowen
  • Original North Australian Motel
  • Original North Australian Bowen
  • Original North Australian Motel Bowen
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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.