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Cara Motel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Maryborough motel

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Dining
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
196 Walker Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650
  • Maryborough Base Public Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Queens Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Dining

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Maryborough

In Maryborough .With a stay at this Maryborough motel, you'll be steps from Maryborough Base Public Hospital and a 5-minute walk from Jacob Park. Ted Beddows Park and Moffat Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maryborough Base Public Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portside - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Queens Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Station Square Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Maryborough Station - 3 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Creek Road Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Happy Days Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cara Motel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Maryborough motel
Cara Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Maryborough motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Cara Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Maryborough motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Cara Motel.

National rating

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

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Cara Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 284 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and good value

Clean, quiet and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reception staff just wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

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

Disappointing experience

Room was not serviced during the stay. TV remote didn't work properly. Smoke detector was missing from the room. Soap dispenser wasn't working. Lights tube missing from light fitting. No fresh linen or Clean Towels provided during stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although the reception lady was nice and supportive however the room was dirty and found hairs on my bed which was disgusting , door handle was dirty …
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, parking outside unit, extra pillows and blankets in wardrobe, good shower, supplied with toaster but no plates or knives.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cara Motel was a great place to stay, reasonably priced, clean, comfortable and close opposite the hospital. The bed was super comfortable. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cherie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk staff!!! Room was clean and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, loved the shampoo, conditioner etc dispensers and the bickies to have with my cuppa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised at the cleanliness of my room. The bathroom looked to have been renovated and was also very clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The staff are extremely helpful and kind. With a late check in they were extremely accommodating. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the reception was super helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there for a night but everyone was very nice and welcome. Rooms were clean and it was just a very nice and relaxing night there:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice , clean and quiet with undercover parking .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot fault the property . We had a friendly warm welcome. We would stay here again. However it is what l would call a good , basic motel .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

H

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this motel, have stayed there on the two occasions I have stayed in the area. The only motel I have ever stayed at that had room deodoriser in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, immaculate, and even though I was a late check-in the staff were onsite and happy to help me detach and park my trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and tidy and was beautifully quiet. Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed just the one night. It was quiet, well equipped and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful owners. It will be our choice of motel when we come back to Maryborough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and would choose again and would recomend.

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,clean room, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023