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Emerald Highlands Motel

3.5 star property

Photo gallery for Emerald Highlands Motel

A backyard with a swimming pool, a grill, outdoor furniture, and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a green patterned bedspread and white linens. There is a brick wall and a painting above the beds.
A covered outdoor patio with brick flooring, tables, and chairs, and a brick wall with windows and a door.
A laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and a window with a metal grid.
A parking area with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Explore the area

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5 Cypress Drive, Emerald, QLD, 4720
  • Place, Emerald Racecourse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Wally McKenzie House
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Emerald, QLD (EMD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a wall-mounted light.

Queen Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a microwave, a kettle, and a tray with cups and utensils.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with a microwave, a kettle, and a tray with cups and utensils.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Family Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, a door with a bulletin board, and a tiled floor.

Standard Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with three beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Emerald

Emerald Highlands Motel places you steps from Emerald Hospital and within a 15-minute stroll of Emerald Racecourse. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Emerald motel include Wally McKenzie House and Emerald Aquatic Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Racecourse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wally McKenzie House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Emerald Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Emerald Aquatic Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Emerald Station - 3 min drive
  • Emerald, QLD (EMD) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Maraboon Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blah Blah Sandwich Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mayfair Ridge Tavern - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Emerald Highlands Motel

Emerald Highlands Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Emerald Highlands Motel also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Emerald motel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Emerald Highlands Motel offers 13 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Emerald motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Emerald Highlands Motel?

Emerald Highlands Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald Highlands Motel?

As of 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Highlands Motel on 2 Aug 2026 start from NZ$179, 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 Emerald Highlands Motel?

Yep, Emerald Highlands Motel has a free self car park.

Does Emerald Highlands Motel have a pool?

Emerald Highlands Motel has an outdoor pool.

Does Emerald Highlands Motel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Emerald Highlands Motel, but Emerald Aquatic Centre is a short 19-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emerald Highlands Motel?

No, Emerald Highlands Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Emerald Highlands Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Emerald Highlands Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Emerald Highlands Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Emerald Golf Club is a short 18-minute walk away.

Emerald Highlands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 159 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place too stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to all the sites that we were interested in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good motel, but information on the page is far from been curent it need to be updated to today informations, good quiet speeling, next door to a shoping centre and good tavern.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy with the stay, nice room very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandrasiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property managers were very helpful with our after hours arrival. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good for a overnight stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in nice quiet location with excellent surrounding amennities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for overnight stop. Pool was a bit cloudy but swimmable. Easy parking outside motel room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy walk to a local pub, and some fast food restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had been updated the bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was extremely clean and had everything required for a quick overnight stay. Shower was strong and hot. Quick walk to shops and tavern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at reception upon arrival. Close to major takeaway food outlets and shops. Clean room and on-site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and neat and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Simple, but well priced and the staff were friendly. I will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Close proximity to the Emerald hospital
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice room with a very comfortable bed. Well done Emerald Highlands Motel. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tiffini

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were junkies staying at the property. Once night hit outside of the rooms smelt like weed and the beds where rock hard. There also wasn’t a smoke alarm in the room. Would have rathered sleeping on the road than in the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room for overnight stay - but did get woken up at 5:15 am with the linen delivery guy pushing the trolley past all the rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very comfortable only two issues back door didnt have a proper lock and the air con didnt work well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing that we did not like about the property - we will be back......Kind regards......David.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had loads of music and screaming out the back of the motel. From next door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022