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4.3 out of 5

"Nothing to be unhappy about Comfortable " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 30 Jun 2023

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Hotel Description

At Merino Motor Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of The Unique Egg and within 15 minutes of Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free self parking.

The motel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 3.5-star St. George motel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Jack Taylor Weir and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Riversands Winery.

Deluxe Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$161* Per night/room 5 May - 6 May

Family Room, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Merino Motor Inn ratings based on 43 Verified Reviews

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

Guest reviews for Merino Motor Inn

Everyone (18) Couples (17) Family (6)
5 out of 5
Friendly staff

Posted by on 28 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Nothing to be unhappy about Comfortable

Posted by on 30 Jun. 2023

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5 out of 5
Spacious, clean room with comfy bed. Choice of fan or aircon to keep you cool.

Posted by on 11 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Feb. 2023 by Nene

Thank you for your comments.

5 out of 5
Clean, modern, great service, quiet aircon that was put on before we arrived!!

Posted by on 7 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Feb. 2023 by Nene

Your comments are appreciated

4 out of 5
We found the bed very comfy and plenty of space in the room.

Posted by on 15 Sep. 2022

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5 out of 5
Toilet is too close to wall fora large man!!

Posted by on 25 Aug. 2022

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4 out of 5
good

Posted by on 16 Apr. 2022

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5 out of 5
Good comfortable motel, pleasant staff, would definitely stay again.

Posted by on 7 Feb. 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Jul. 2021

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Merino Motor Inn. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star St. George motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Merino Motor Inn offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.

Merino Motor Inn has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Merino Motor Inn offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No front desk
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Host will greet you
  • 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 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 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

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00–25.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Merino Motor Inn St. George
  • Merino Motor Inn
  • Merino Motor St. George
  • Merino Motor
  • Merino Motor Inn Motel
  • Merino Motor Inn St. George
  • Merino Motor Inn Motel St. George

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open September 01 and close April 30.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

National Rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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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.