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The Colonial Rose Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Townsville with free parking

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property
Reception
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (King Room) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (King Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Mundingburra, a neighbourhood in Townsville, The Colonial Rose Motel is in the suburbs and near the airport. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Anderson Park Botanical Gardens and Townsville Palmetum. Maritime Museum of Townsville and ReefHQ are also worth visiting.
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Map
23 Bowen Road, Mundingburra, QLD, 4812

What's nearby

  • Mater Hospital Pimlico - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Castle Hill - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • James Cook University - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 4 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Riviera Hermit Park - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Spirited Goat - ‬3 min drive
  • Hungry Jack's
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Colonial Rose Motel

Motel near Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
The Colonial Rose Motel provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and newspapers in the reception
Room features
All guest rooms at The Colonial Rose Motel include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 6:00 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 staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 5.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Colonial Rose Motel Mundingburra
Colonial Rose Motel
Colonial Rose Mundingburra
Colonial Rose
The Colonial Rose Motel Motel
The Colonial Rose Motel Mundingburra
The Colonial Rose Motel Motel Mundingburra

Frequently asked questions

Does The Colonial Rose Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Colonial Rose Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Colonial Rose Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Colonial Rose Motel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Colonial Rose Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Colonial Rose Motel located?

Located in Mundingburra, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Anderson Park Botanical Gardens, Mater Hospital Pimlico and Murray Paw Park. Murray Sporting Complex and Bush Garden Landcare Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Colonial Rose Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 208 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Nice room reasonable location just roadworks upthe road so bit of noise
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel, very big rooms and everything I needed was there. Check in and out was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, the staff were friendly and the motel is conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff were amazing. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful little gem. Very comfortable rooms and the food was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Amenities
Nice clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, room good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Property was well signed and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Paw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a one or two nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money, clean & comfortable.

Very simple check in, provided with fresh milk. Clean comfortable room with space. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

vania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean , polite and friendly staff Found the bed a bit soft but thats a personal preference not a complaint
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our room. Very clean and cosy. King size bed was appreciated and was comfortable. Lovely garden setting which is well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Lovely old fashioned service

So good that we’re going back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
James the staff member who greeted us was so lovely. We flew in early from Brisbane, dropped our bag off and he organised our room to be ready asap, which we appreciated so much! The room was so clean, with great amenities. Thanks Team :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Olaf

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reasonably close to town And relatively inexpensive. Not the best area of town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location. Daily breakfast service would be appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfy, staff very friendly and helpful. Location was great. Only thing that would have been handy was a sink in the kitchenette.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid Building, staff were friendly and efficient. However, Rooms werent clean, blankets on the bed were dirty covered in food, the bathrooms were dirty, ???? Snot on the wall behind the towel holder
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charmane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean. Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean n close enough for our appointment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024