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Colonial Palms Motor Inn
2 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
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Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located near the Cruise Whitsunday Port of Airlie, with 30 rooms and 2 lagoon pools with surrounding gardens. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, complimentary undercover parking, continental breakfast and a Tour Desk where our experienced hosts can assist to select the right tour for you! Surrounded by a tropical resort-style atmosphere, take in the breathtaking views of Boathaven Bay and Mandalay Point, right from your room. Whether you’re on a business trip or a well-deserved vacation, Colonial Palms is the ideal retreat to unwind and rejuvenate.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Boating
Taxi service
24-hour security
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Vending machine
Diving
Hiking
Snorkelling
Water sport equipment rentals
Bicycle tours
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Water park offsite
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
Laundry service
Washing machine
Room features
Air conditioning
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Safe
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English
Location
2 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The Colonial Palms Motor Inn is often celebrated for its excellent value, offering guests comfortable accommodations with reasonable pricing and inclusive amenities like breakfast and access to pristine pools. Located near Airlie Port, its central position is a highlight for guests looking to explore the town.
The hotel's service is regularly applauded for the staff's warmth and professionalism, contributing to a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Although some guests note the rooms can be basic and occasionally noisy, the consistent cleanliness is well-regarded.
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I stayed here over the period between Xmas and New Year with my husband and two other couples and we were all towing Jet Ski's. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners, who are on site most of the time and provide good old fashioned face to face service. The beds are extremely comfortable with plenty of pillows, and the room was spacious which allowed for all our extra bits and pieces. The kitchen facilities within the rooms are more than adequate for preparing simple food reheating and or basic requirements, such as tea/coffee. Though it would be handy to have a sink that is big enough to fill the kettle. Continental breakfast was free and ample for most people with the option to pay extra for a cooked breakfast at a very reasonable price. Plenty of room for washing our Jetski and close proximity to boat ramp, and also walking distance to restaurants and shopping. This is our second time to stay at the Colonial Palms and I feel it has improved over the last 12 months with new owners. We will be back again in the future without a doubt. Thanks guys to you and all your staff for your hospitality and friendliness throughout our stay.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Sonya Werner, Guest Services / Front Office at Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Responded 6 Jan 2021
Hi Companion606239 Thank you for your positive feedback and good vibes. It means so much when our best customers share their experiences. We're happy you had a fantastic time with us and we're looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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Great motel we stay here regularly. It is always clean and comfy. There was free continental breakfast included in the room rate which we think is great value. There is good parking too. Keep up the good work team.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Jamie Miller, General Manager at Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Responded 20 Dec 2020
Hi lyndajohnm It sounds like you had a really good time with us. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It means so much when our best customers share their experiences. I'm glad we were able to meet your expectations! Best,
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I stayed for 5 nights in a 1 bedroom suite with a patio and great view. It was described as deluxe but I would say more standard. It just needs a bit of TLC, the coffee table needed replacing and some of the cabinetry was water damaged. Having said that the room was fine, with an Air Con and TV in both the bedroom and living room. The motel is about a 10 minute flat walk into the heart of Airlie Beach, and across the road from the Ferry Terminal to the Islands. It has lovely gardens and two pools. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate, and is served in a nice restaurant with lovely views over the Port of Airlie. The staff Jeff and Margaret were very friendly and welcoming.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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The Colonial Palms Motor Inn is well located in Airlie Beach especially if you are accessing the ferry to the Whitsunday Islands. Very clean rooms and sea views, especially from the first floor, make it a good place for a short break. The restaurant produces good quality food at a reasonable price. The continental breakfast is a great bonus. All the staff are friendly and even delivered us to the ferry terminal. We would certainly return to the Colonial Palms next time we are in Airlie Beach.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip: First floor rooms with large double bed and a single give the best views with plenty of room.
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Response from Jamie Miller, General Manager at Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Responded 20 Dec 2020
Hi NQTrish We're happy you had a fantastic time with us and thankful for amazing customers like you. We hope to see you again soon!
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For something different this year we decided to go up to Airlie for our 47th Anniversary. Some years back we'd stayed at The Colonial Palms and remembered it was quite comfortable so we booked our short stay and we were not disappointed.
It has everything the traveller wants and at a very affordable price. The rooms are quite large with a nice bed and bathroom and with aircon and free WiFi your standard needs are catered for. There was a nice pool just outside our back door and a substantial Continental Breakfast included in the room rate. Jaime and Sally are the perfect hosts.
You could pay three or four times the room rate at another establishment in "Expensive Airlie" but, I believe, you won't find better value for your dollar if you stay here.
The next time I break out from Mackay I'll stay here again.
It has everything the traveller wants and at a very affordable price. The rooms are quite large with a nice bed and bathroom and with aircon and free WiFi your standard needs are catered for. There was a nice pool just outside our back door and a substantial Continental Breakfast included in the room rate. Jaime and Sally are the perfect hosts.
You could pay three or four times the room rate at another establishment in "Expensive Airlie" but, I believe, you won't find better value for your dollar if you stay here.
The next time I break out from Mackay I'll stay here again.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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We found the Colonial Palms Motor Inn very comfortable and very affordable . The room was nice, clean and tidy and the continental breakfast was great. The Motor Inn was within easy walking distance of the main town area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this Motor Inn to anyone looking for affordable accommodation that is within an easy walk to the town area of Airlie Beach.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sonya Werner, Guest Services / Front Office at Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Responded 15 May 2021
Good morning, Thank you so much for your review of Colonial Palms Motor Inn. We are so glad you loved our motor inn and would recommend it online. Thank you also for your score of four out of five. We look forward to seeing you again, hopefully, in the near future. Kind regards, Georgie Law
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We had a lovely room that was spotless & spacious with delightful water views & a large balcony looking over the beautifully maintained gardens & rock pools.
We enjoy a light continental breakfast on the beautiful deck. Perfect!
It is only a short very pleasant walk along the foreshore to cafes & restaurants & parks.
The staff were very friendly & nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.
Colonial Palms punches above its weight considering the rates.
A perfect stay & would not hesitate to come again.
Thank you,
Helen & Bern Pattison
Thirroul
We enjoy a light continental breakfast on the beautiful deck. Perfect!
It is only a short very pleasant walk along the foreshore to cafes & restaurants & parks.
The staff were very friendly & nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.
Colonial Palms punches above its weight considering the rates.
A perfect stay & would not hesitate to come again.
Thank you,
Helen & Bern Pattison
Thirroul
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip: We had a first floor room towards the middle.
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It could be so much better. The lady that checked us in was lovely but that's pretty much all the good things. Me and my boyfriend booked a room with 1 double bed, 1 single bed and balcony, what we got was a room on the groundfloor with 2 single beds pushed together. Our neighbours were terribly loud and the housekeepers woke us up in the morning.
We paid 330$ for 2 nights and it's absolutely not worth it.
Not coming back sorry.
We paid 330$ for 2 nights and it's absolutely not worth it.
Not coming back sorry.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jamie Miller, General Manager at Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Responded 20 Dec 2020
I'm so sorry that your visit with us fell short of expectations. I want to let you know that we have only recently taken ownership of the motel and have begun renovating the rooms and are using your feedback to make improvements. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us.
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The friendly service of the staff(Wendy & Sonya) is five ⭐️ they are accommodating, knowledgeable, and go out of their way to make your stay memorable. They also organised transfers from Proserpine airport for us.
Wendy is super friendly, helpful in every way(she felt like a long lost friend 😊)and Sonya exactly the same. We were pushed for time and had to race back to our room to get our bags to ferry terminal I asked Sonya at Reception could we order a taxi and she said don’t worry hop in my car and I will drive you ladies over(how nice).
Incredible service thank you immensely lovely ladies.The hotel is a very short stroll to main street of Airlie. Views of the Port directly across the road. Easy access to ferry terminal if heading over to whitsunday islands. Rooms are clean, nice bathroom. Breakfast included, bar and restaurant very nice 👍 I would definitely stay at this hotel again and encourage anyone thinking of visiting BEAUTIFUL FRIENDLY Airlie beach please stay at this hotel.
Wendy is super friendly, helpful in every way(she felt like a long lost friend 😊)and Sonya exactly the same. We were pushed for time and had to race back to our room to get our bags to ferry terminal I asked Sonya at Reception could we order a taxi and she said don’t worry hop in my car and I will drive you ladies over(how nice).
Incredible service thank you immensely lovely ladies.The hotel is a very short stroll to main street of Airlie. Views of the Port directly across the road. Easy access to ferry terminal if heading over to whitsunday islands. Rooms are clean, nice bathroom. Breakfast included, bar and restaurant very nice 👍 I would definitely stay at this hotel again and encourage anyone thinking of visiting BEAUTIFUL FRIENDLY Airlie beach please stay at this hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Well all we can say is that we had an awesome time @Airlie, whilst staying at the Colonial Palms.
The hospitality of both Jamie and Sally was second to none, the whole vibe of the motel is laid back, making it perfect for that week or weekend getaway the motel has two fantastic pools, where you can lounge around soaking up the magical views of the marina/sea
We also ate at the on-site restaurant, and again this didn’t disappoint, have to recommend the duck for dinner and the hearty big breakfast in the morning.
Located only a stroll away from the CBD of Airlie makes getting home from the bustling nightlife of Airlie a breeze
Highly recommend and will return again soon..
The hospitality of both Jamie and Sally was second to none, the whole vibe of the motel is laid back, making it perfect for that week or weekend getaway the motel has two fantastic pools, where you can lounge around soaking up the magical views of the marina/sea
We also ate at the on-site restaurant, and again this didn’t disappoint, have to recommend the duck for dinner and the hearty big breakfast in the morning.
Located only a stroll away from the CBD of Airlie makes getting home from the bustling nightlife of Airlie a breeze
Highly recommend and will return again soon..
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jamie Miller, General Manager at Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Responded 20 Dec 2020
Hi Meganc15316NW We're happy you had a fantastic time with us and thankful for amazing customers like you. We hope to see you again soon!
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There is an airport on Hamilton Island. Looks an interesting runway, as the plane lands very near the water.
We got the ferry out from Airlie, took over an hour, very pretty, lots of islands along the way.
Yes we are happy for you to leave your car in our under cover car park. The Whitsunday Cruise terminal is just across the road.
John
"The pools aren't heated, which I guess being the beautiful Airlie isn't overly nessasary but was certainly a bit too cold for July weather. "Read full review
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AU$177 - AU$220 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Nearby attractions include Above & Below Gallery (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Palms Restaurant & Bar, La Marina, and Tides Restaurant & Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Colonial Palms Motor Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Airlie Beach.
Are any cleaning services offered at Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Yes, laundry service and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.