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Garden City Motor Inn
718 Ruthven St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 Australia
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#22 of 34 motels in Toowoomba
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We offer great service and clean and comfortable rooms. Our motel has 14 motel style rooms, including family rooms, all on ground floor level. We are located close to the CBD, City Golf Club, restaurants and medical facilities. We offer smart TVs in every room so you can log in to your own Netflix and Foxtel etc, free high speed wifi and all the cutlery, crockery you will need in your room. All rooms have a kettle, toaster, fridge and microwave. A BBQ area is available for guest use. We have 2 bedroom family suites that will sleep up to 6 guests, plus rooms which will sleep 2, 3 or 4 guests. A bus stop is conveniently located right outside the motel. Fully Cooked or Continental Breakfasts, delivered to your room are available.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Secured parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pool
Breakfast available
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Outdoor pool
Breakfast in the room
Non-smoking hotel
Sun terrace
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Electric kettle
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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Business
Languages Spoken
English
Location
718 Ruthven St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 Australia
Getting there
Car recommended
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Grade: 48 out of 100
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Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
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Comfortable bed and facilities were clean. Checking in was a great experience with friendly greeting that made you feel welcome. The motel is older but the price is right. Location is central to all you need. Loved the shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispenser in shower as saves money for them and easy for customers. The removable shower head is fabulous so you can get a total shower and pressure was good. All in all a lovely break with friendly attentive staff. Recommend
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lynne Verwaard, General Manager at Garden City Motor Inn
Responded 15 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for that lovely review Chris. I'm pleased to hear you were happy with your accommodation. Was a pleasure having you stay with us and I hope to see you again some time in the future. Take care. Lynne - Owner/Manager
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Good Motel close to everything in Toowoomba. The room has good facilities with comfortable bed. We ordered breakfast arrived on time with very good prices and great tasty breakfast. Fantastic staff would highly recommend. I feel it is a little gem.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Lynne Verwaard, General Manager at Garden City Motor Inn
Responded 9 May 2022
Thanks so much for your lovely review. I'm pleased to hear you like our little gem of a motel and enjoyed your breakfast. Was a pleasure having you stay with us and we hope to see you again some time in the future if you find yourself in this beautiful city of ours. Take care. Lynne - Manager
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Our room was very clean and had everything you would need. Reverse cycle air con, good size fridge, lounge, some cable channels, and good water pressure. Bed was reasonable, pillows were average. The one large negative for us was the noise, both in house and from the road. The walls between rooms are thin and you could everything from next door. Also there are chairs outside every room for smokers, so when they go out at night or early morning and start talking to one another again you can hear it all. Add to that the road noise and it made for an interrupted 2 nights. We wont stay here again but wouldn't deter others from booking. If noise is not an issue for you then this would be a good option.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Stopped for a night travelling back to Queensland, lady at reception was professional and friendly. Room was value for money. Great hot shower Location was great with several options within walking distance for dinner and breakfast. City was a short drive.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Lynne Verwaard, General Manager at Garden City Motor Inn
Responded 17 Feb 2021
Hi Mark, thanks for your kind review. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Was a pleasure having you and we hope to see you again in the future if you are in Toowoomba.
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Lynne's awesome, friendly and accommodating. Rooms are great, clean and spacious. She gave us milk too which came in handy for my coffee. You get replies to your emails unlike others. Good value for money. I shall be back next time I'm in Toowoomba.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Stay here if your smart. Chinese restaurant 2 minutes slow walk. Perfect!
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Response from Lynne Verwaard, General Manager at Garden City Motor Inn
Responded 24 Nov 2024
Thank you so so much for such a lovely review. Was a pleasure for me also having such lovely people staying in my accommodation. I am pleased to hear you had a clean, comfy stay and I certainly look forward to seeing you again some time in the future. Take care. Lynne - Owner/Manager
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Greeted in reception by an odour of cigarette smoke. Checked in to our room & had to shut our door immediately due to cigarette smoke. Sheets on single bed had some sort of substance on them as per photo. Will not stay here again despite good location.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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I would highly recommend this great little motel. It is in a great location with easy access. The room was very clean, comfy beds and well equipped with everything you would need for a stay away from home. The Manager and staff went above and beyond to assist me and make my stay a memorable one, I couldn't thank them enough. Thanks again for your great service, it was greatly appreciated!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful place, i didn’t stay, i went to charge my phone since it was flat and i was lost. very very very appreciative! The place was very nice and i think the lady that helped me was named Lin?not entirely sure but she’s a life saver. thank you so much :)
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Lynne Verwaard, General Manager at Garden City Motor Inn
Responded 15 Aug 2024
Hi. It was my pleasure to help you out. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Take care. Lynne - Owner/Manager
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Stayed 2 nights while in Toowoomba on business. Depressing and noisy. I must have been the only non-smoker, all other guests sitting outside rooms puffing away. Disgusting. Smelly. No room service. On main highway, so very noisy. Pool very unappealing, situated at the front facing the busy road. Poor WiFi, slow and limited. And wasn't cheap.
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â Unless you smoke and can sleep through an earthquake I would not recommend this hotel.
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The pool was closed for cleaning which was a huge disappointment for the kids. The rooms were small and dated, the kids room was like a prison cell. The bathroom must have been last renovated in the 70's and was very grimy. Kept awake all night by the TV blaring from next door and constant coughing.
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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"If you have a trailer theres a side block, but take care it doesnt have a driveway, its off the main road and fully fenced so out of sight"Read full review
"On the main road, but didn’t detract at all. We chose it because it was convenient to our needs"Read full review
PRICE RANGE
AU$94 - AU$124 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandToowoomba
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden City Motor Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Garden City Motor Inn?
Nearby attractions include Kloud9ine trampoline park (0.6 km), Tinker (0.7 km), and PCYC Markets Toowoomba (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Garden City Motor Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Garden City Motor Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Garden City Motor Inn?
Guests can enjoy breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Garden City Motor Inn?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Garden City Motor Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Vintage Cafe, The Garden Restaurant, and Grill'd.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Garden City Motor Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Garden City Motor Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Spring Bluff Railway Station (11.6 km).