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4.2 out of 5

"Very comfortable budget motel. Family room was good for a family. Easy fast courteous check in. Good location. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 10 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Mineral Sands Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Portside and Station Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi.

Smart TVs with digital channels are featured in all 20 rooms, and you can enjoy coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators, microwaves, and room service make in-room dining convenient. TVs, desks, and free toiletries are also available.

This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a terrace. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a kids' swimming pool, and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-star Maryborough motel include Mary Poppins Statue and Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum.

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$139* Per night/room 6 Apr. - 7 Apr.

Family Of 4

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Mineral Sands Motel ratings based on 115 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 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Mineral Sands Motel

Everyone (56) Couples (25) Family (22)
4 out of 5
Very comfortable budget motel. Family room was good for a family. Easy fast courteous check in. Good location.

Posted by on 10 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Mar. 2024 by Ruth

Thank you for your great review Vicky!We hope to see you again in the future!Kind regards,Mineral Sands Motel Management

4 out of 5
Comfortable and as expected , staff very helpful

Posted by on 27 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Dec. 2023 by Ruth

Hey Petra, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!Hope to see you next time :)

3 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Oct. 2023 by Ruth

Hey Renee, thanks for your review! If you have any further feedback please feel free to reach out.

3 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Oct. 2023 by Ruth

Thanks for your review!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Aug. 2023

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12 Sep. 2023 by Ruth

Hey Adam, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate it, hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards,Mineral Sands Motel

4 out of 5
It was clean, and good location to shops and takeaways

Posted by on 13 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Aug. 2023 by Ruth

Thanks for your review, Alan! Hope to see you again soon. Kindest regards, Mineral Sands Motel

5 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Aug. 2023 by Ruth

Hey Ray,Thanks for taking your time out to leave a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you in the future! Our best regards,Mineral Sands Motel

5 out of 5
Care takers were great.

Posted by on 11 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Jul. 2023 by Ruth

Thank you for your review! Hope you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you next time!

4 out of 5
Lovely staff, clean

Posted by on 18 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Jul. 2023 by Ruth

Thank you very much for your review. Hope to see you next time!

5 out of 5
Lovely, friendly Owner.

Posted by on 8 Apr. 2023

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Property Features

Mineral Sands Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You'll find a business center on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Mineral Sands Motel. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Maryborough motel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Maryborough Station (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Mineral Sands Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

The motel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • 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 not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not 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 not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not 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
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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: approximately AUD 12.50 for adults and AUD 12.50 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.10 percent

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

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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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.