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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Suburban motel with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Outdoor spa tub
Aerial view
Reception
Regional cuisine, al fresco dining
Standard Queen and Single | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is £95
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Queen Apartment with Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Poolside King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Partial sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen and Single | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Queen and Single

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Partial sea view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Partial sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802

What's nearby

  • Port of Airlie - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Airlie Beach Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Boathaven Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Coral Sea Marina - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Proserpine Station - 29 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnums Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paradiso Rooftop Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Deck - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KC's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Motel near Port of Airlie
Located close to Airlie Beach Lagoon, Colonial Palms Motor Inn provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant features al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-in
  • A vegetable garden, ATM/banking services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Colonial Palms Motor Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and fridges

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 for adults and AUD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 10 for adults and from AUD 8 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Colonial Palms
Colonial Palms Motor
Colonial Palms Motor Airlie Beach
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Motel
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach
Colonial Palms Motor Inn Motel Airlie Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Palms Motor Inn on 1 May 2025 start from £95.45, including 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.

Is Colonial Palms Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Colonial Palms Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Airlie Beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port of Airlie and Airlie Beach Lagoon. Airlie Beach Market and Boathaven Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

The Palms was a lovely central place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ANNABEL

Great staff of people. So helpful made my stay pleasant and enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Back of property was great and clean Front of property does not do justice to how nice it is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

greg

Very nice property , spacious rooms, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Nice people, clean property...they can make tours/excursions very simple and easy...love this place...Great bang for your bucks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Lovely hotel. Needs a little tlc but beautiful view and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

A nice quiet, cute place to stay close to shopping and tours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Friendly staff, local to town, only short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

The amazing staff, facilities & location were exactly what we were looking for in a holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

The staff where very friendly nothing was a problem
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

a great place to stay, quiet and private immersed in a tropical garden, where in the morning the cockatoos come to say good morning, friendly and helpful staff just a few steps from the center of Arlie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

Friendly staff; great location near Shute Harbour; lovely pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

It is a pleasant stay all together.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Airlie Beach stay

We stayed for 2 nights & thought the location was good, only a 5 minute walk to the Main Street. The room was clean & tidy and was good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Very clean, large room, great host, very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Pleasant atmosphere, breakfast on the terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Friendly welcoming staff and very clean and nice complimentary breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

It was comfortable and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arn

Simple, clean, friendly staff and easy access to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Soooo nice

This is an incredible place, the people who work here is just so affully sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Clean well priced and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Would have loved to have a room on the ground floor, but great views, good breakfast and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Excellent service, great rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024