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Merino Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star St. George motel

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Outdoor dining
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Queen Room | Living area
Outdoor pool
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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78 Victoria St, St. George, QLD, 4487
  • Place, The Unique Egg
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Jack Taylor Weir
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

St. George

In St. George .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find The Unique Egg and Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre. Jack Taylor Weir and Riversands Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Unique Egg - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jack Taylor Weir - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Riversands Winery - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Richard Underwood Nature Refuge - 53 min drive - 83.5 km

Getting around

  • St. George, QLD (SGO) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St George Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Australian Hotel/motel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪St George Hotel & Motel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪River's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DeliCate - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Merino Motor Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star St. George motel
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
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 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.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Merino Motor Inn to the airport?

Merino Motor Inn is 1.7 mi (3-min drive) away from the St. George, QLD (SGO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Merino Motor Inn?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merino Motor Inn on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $174, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Merino Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Merino Motor Inn offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does Merino Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Merino Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 10.00 and 25.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Merino Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Merino Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Merino Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Merino Motor Inn have a pool?

Merino Motor Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Merino Motor Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Merino Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Merino Motor Inn to downtown St. George?

Merino Motor Inn is 13.1 mi away from St. George.

Merino Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location andvery easy to walk in to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Great for a stop over bed was comfortable and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a short stay. Very friendly checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room with parking in front.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the bed very comfy and plenty of space in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, great service, quiet aircon that was put on before we arrived!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a clean and tidy motel and rooms were very spacious. Laundry facilities which was a bonus after being out west for a gew days.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb

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

Friendly staff, on-site restaurant handy

Central location, walking distance to supermarket etc. Staff were welcoming and friendly, which was lovely after a long day on the road. We appreciated the on-site restaurant being open and enjoyed our meal and a glass of wine each, with our dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Clean, comfortable, convenient motel

Part of my trip from Adelaide to Townsville. St George is a beautiful, clean and tidy town Stayed at the Merino motor inn one night but would stay a longer time if I’m ever up that way again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel has very limited reception hours which is not convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room with comfy bed. Choice of fan or aircon to keep you cool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to be unhappy about Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet is too close to wall fora large man!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is ok and handy to food places like pubs etc. But had registered power outage as gave when checked in ,BUT no couple bottles of water as no water for showers etc. Then had cope with it all or someone come over clean leaking fridge so we had to do it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was very disappointed when found long dark hair strands on pillowcase. Grabbed spare pillow out of cupboard and found dirty marks on pillowcase so thought I would get other spare pillow. Looked clean but when I layed down pillow had a dirty smell to it. Shower was good. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Fine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrice

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

Merino Motor Inn

Pleasant staff and clean and quiet motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean tidy, great stafff and great town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable motel, pleasant staff, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good basic room

Large room. Basic but clean amenities. AC struggled in the heat but was sufficient to cool the room. Good for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022