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Double room with Shared Bathroom
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
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1 Double Bed
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Double Room
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
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1 Double Bed
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Triple Room
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Wonderful
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Twin room with Disability Access
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Very good
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Family Room
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Very good
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1 Double Bunk Bed
About the area
Cooktown
In Cooktown .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of James Cook Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Cooktown History Centre with a stay here. Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery and Nature's Powerhouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Cook's Landing Tourist Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Bicentennial Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Cooktown Botanic Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Cooktown, QLD (CTN) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Cooks Landing Kiosk - 3 min drive
Cooktown Café - 10 min walk
Jackey Jackey - 20 min walk
Driftwood Cafe - 20 min walk
The Italian Restaurant - 11 min walk
About this property
Cooktown Motel
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Cooktown motel
As a guest of Cooktown Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and a living plant wall. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cooktown motel.
33 guestrooms or units
Front desk (limited hours)
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
Cooktown Motel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 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 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
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from September 22 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Swimming pool
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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.
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
Cooktown Motel Motel
Cooktown Motel Cooktown
Cooktown Motel Motel Cooktown
Reviews
Cooktown Motel Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 57 reviews
10 - Excellent
14
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 57 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 57 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 57 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
Reviews
8/10 Good
Raymond
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property has the feel of a hostel but it is clean and has a camp kitchen which is extensively equipped. Initially we had an issue with keys fitting doirs and room not made up. The host imnediately upgraded us, with apology, to a room with an ensuite and fully equipped kitchen. The facility to cook food via the camp kitchen or in room is one we valued as the food choices in town were expensie and not to our taste. The bathrooms were well stocked with soaps, shampoos and body wash normally expected with higher cost hotels. The beds were very comfortable. The staff were amicable and helpful at all times. I would stay again.
Raymond
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Steve
Travelled with partner
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Carparking is difficult when motel is full. Good for an overnight stay.
Needs upgrade generally but even a little thing like the security chain on our door was hanging from one nail.
Paint peeling from walls.
Staff (Sue) was very nice but overall the place needs doing up
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
DAVID
Jun 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's certainly a budget motel but the caretakers are lovely people. No toilet in the room I had so it was a communal amenities block which wasn't a problem. The pool looked really great but I didn't have a dip in it. The camp kitchen was the winner for me.
The best thing about this property is the people. Everyone I met was helpful, and the proprietor went out of her way to meet my needs.
The property is undergoing some renovation following floods, but was able to provide a good quality bed, and better extras than I got in city properties.
Great communication with the staff. Simple and effective accommodation
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Kenneth
Travelled with group
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older style motel. Great for short stay. Needs some maintenance but is being slowly renovated. Friendly staff. One problem was attended to immediately.
Over all the property was good.
The bed I slept in was hard and you could feel the springs.
When I woke I had a sore back and pressure points specially my hips.
Cristien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Coral
Aug 14, 2023
Coral
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
kym
Travelled with partner
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay for us. Value for money. Very pleasant and helpful manager.
Not safe for motorbike travellers. I wouldn’t leave my bike park in that car park. Unless I was close to it the beds. I can feel every spring when I sat on it. I walked out, did not stay found another place.