Golden Fountain Motel

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Fully Self-Contained, Non Smoking
Garden
Motel Room, Non Smoking (4 People)
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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166 Gladstone Road, Allenstown, QLD, 4700
  • Place, Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Cathedral College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockhampton Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockhampton, QLD (ROK)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Motel Room, Non Smoking (2 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Semi Self-Contained, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Fully Self-Contained, Non Smoking

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Motel Room, Non Smoking (3 People)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Motel Room, Non Smoking (4 People)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Rockhampton

At Golden Fountain Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre and within 15 minutes of The Cathedral College. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a children's swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Allenstown motel include Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Cathedral College - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rockhampton Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nissan Navara Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Rockhampton Station - 2 min drive
  • Rockhampton, QLD (ROK) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Headricks Lane - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Western Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fishco Seafood - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Golden Fountain Motel

Golden Fountain Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Golden Fountain Motel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rockhampton motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Golden Fountain Motel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Rockhampton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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 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)

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 available for AUD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Golden Fountain Motel Rockhampton
Golden Fountain Motel
Golden Fountain Rockhampton
Golden Fountain Motel Allenstown
Golden Fountain Allenstown
Golden Fountain Motel Motel
Golden Fountain Motel Allenstown
Golden Fountain Motel Motel Allenstown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Fountain Motel?

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

Is parking available at Golden Fountain Motel?

Yep, Golden Fountain Motel has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Does Golden Fountain Motel have a pool?

Golden Fountain Motel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Is Golden Fountain Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Golden Fountain Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Fountain Motel?

No, Golden Fountain Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Fountain Motel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Fountain Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Golden Fountain Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 267 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Room was good size & provided everything we needed. Location was close to grocery store.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect location for us. Definitely great value for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorys Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great value for money. Very basic and a little aged but friendly, quiet in our room, clean, everything worked well and enough of everything to eat a meal. A great place to break our drive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet, clean and comfortable place to stay near shops and restaurants
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnighter/budget stay value for money large rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Showing it's age but good family hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reasonably priced older motel, not the flashiest but, very comfortable after a long days drive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was quiet and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated but big rooms, comfortable bed and spotlessly clean. Was great for an overnight stay. Loved man at reception also
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people running & maintaining this place are amazing!! Cannot recommend highly enough. This will be my preferred choice of stay for future trips to Rockhampton for work. Thank you guys for being amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy for an older style motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exellent very friendly staff and nice quiet location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVELY CLEAN & VERY QUIET EVEN ON A BUSY ROAD - EASY BOOK IN LOVELY HELPFUL STAFF
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to get the confirmation and checkin time call from John the manager. Very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious, quiet and comes with cooking utensils. The facility has a nice garden area with bbq. Nice sized fridge too. Lovely service when checking in. Two folders contained good information on places for food and their own facilities. Very satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Nice motel close to shopping , hospital etc excellent staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Great deal; Cleanliness: Spotless; Food was excellent and lots of it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money big rooms comfortable

Motel is very comfortable big rooms very clean. Great location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well priced motel and if you are after something to eat - the Burger Shack just up the road has amazing homemade hamburgers.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Regular Customer absolutely love the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfy beds, large triple room and lovely & clean room & amenities. The room was very well equipped with fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave and all the accessories you need. Handy location to go back on the road again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to where we needed to be and has easy access to the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023