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Black Marlin Motel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception
Exterior
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Triple Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Explore the area

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26 Glady Street, Innisfail, QLD, 4860
  • Place, Innisfail Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Warrina Lakes Botanical Garden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Innisfail Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Innisfail

At Black Marlin Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Innisfail Temple and Warrina Lakes Botanical Garden. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Innisfail hotel include Innisfail Golf Club and Warrina Conservation Park.

What's nearby

  • Innisfail Temple - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Warrina Lakes Botanical Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Innisfail Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Warrina Conservation Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Paronella Park - 21 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Innisfail Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Roscoe's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Studio Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Black Marlin Motel

As a guest of Black Marlin Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Black Marlin Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Innisfail hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Black Marlin Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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  • Air-conditioning
  • Microwave
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includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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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

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Black Marlin Motel Innisfail

Black Marlin Innisfail

Black Marlin Motel Hotel

Black Marlin Motel Innisfail

Black Marlin Motel Hotel Innisfail

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Black Marlin Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Black Marlin Motel?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Marlin Motel on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$177, 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 Black Marlin Motel?

Yep, Black Marlin Motel has a free self car park.

Does Black Marlin Motel have a pool?

Black Marlin Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from January to December).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Black Marlin Motel?

No, Black Marlin Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Black Marlin Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Black Marlin Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Black Marlin Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Innisfail Golf Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

Black Marlin Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 166 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A clean room. Quiet location and close to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were courteous but the room was tired and in need of some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Carole

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ll start with the positives. It’s a short list. The fridge was better than I expected. The cooling system worked. The shower was good. Now for the negatives. Check in was from 2pm. No one arrived until 2.10. The line was “someone at our other motel locked herself out of her room “. Having re-read the reviews, this seems to be the standard excuse…I unpacked a little and realised there were no towels in the room. Back to Reception, no one there. I rang the number provided, left a message, no response, waited another ten minutes with a guy trying to check in. I was told “this is the third week in a row they’ve forgotten to put towels in”. The very nice (but overworked or disorganised) manager said she’d deliver them. Meanwhile, I couldn’t log on to the wifi. Back to Reception. It seems it’s a common problem. I was given the management password and it worked okay… An hour later, she came with 2 bath towels, no hand towels. But nowhere to hang them apart from one hook. The bathroom door wouldn’t close. One power point was broken, meaning you could watch tv or boil hot water. And the advertised toaster wasn’t there. I realised at around 9pm, when I was wondering how much I’d paid for this place, that in fact I’d booked a triple room and was given a double. And a double made for one occupant. One bedside lamp. One chair. One serving of sugar. And one dead cockroach on the floor which had probably died of disappointment. Innisfail is nice, but don’t stay there. Stay in Tully.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was large gap below our door to the outside where we needed to shove a pillow to feel safe from the critters of Australia. We had no where else to stay as we were exhausted from driving. Would absolutely not recommend unless desperate, as we were.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetozar

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was simple & convenient & close for our overstay needs , the owners were helpful and it was quiet and felt safe. Still would be good to have better locks on the door . I suggest a dead lock or chain lock as only had the door knob style handles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Goran

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

erica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very close to shops & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

LUKE

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

Well below expectations

No reception - delays checking in because no one present. Manager expressed she was there to help but was openly hostile when approached for shampoo & conditioner. Never responded to an enquiry about whether there was an iron available (we were in town for a funeral) probably the most run-down place I’ve ever stayed. Expedia should be ashamed they list their properties
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

KRISTA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment getting out of the cab, the lady and i, just felt more than welcome. Mary-Lou the owner is such a bubbly lovely person, nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend this motel and will definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not recommended

Reception was shut on our arrival. No instructions visible as to what to do. No phone number visible. Used hotels.com app to find number to contact owner. Costly phone call as my phone and I are from the UK and obviously having to phone an Australian number. Given a code to open key safe. Motel looks down at heel. Photos show the view from our room and looking into the room. Evidence of damp on ceiling tiles of room. The whole place needs some TLC. When the owner knows reception will not be manned why not message the person coming to stay via the hotels.com app and send the safe code and room number. The room was clean but uninspiring. It was not value for money. I was very close to giving up on the booking and finding somewhere else to stay. Two things going for it: walking distance to the town centre and excellent internet
The motel
Looking into our room
From the door of our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jared

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, room was nice and clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lucky to get a room. This motel needs updating and whilst it is clean it is old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory, Townsville

Liked: Staff & service
Great location but showing its age bit expensive for the quality of the accommodation. But very limited motels in Innisfail. Does the job for short stays
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Leisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very old. Bathroom is tiny and dark. Bed is very old and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024