Colonial Palms Motor Inn
2 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
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#17 of 85 hotels in Airlie Beach
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Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located near the Cruise Whitsunday Port of Airlie.
30 rooms two pools with surrounding gardens, Free Wifi, Undercover parking and a Tour Desk where our experienced hosts can assist to select the right tour for you!
Colonial Palms Motor Inn offers warm hospitality & great value for money, including a Continental Breakfast in your room rate at the Colonial Palms Restaurant!
Continental breakfast + an A'la carte breakfast menu and barista coffees - 7 days a week.
Dinner 5 nights per week, Bookings Recommended.
Your hosts Shane & Sharon along with a long serving local team offer you warm and friendly hospitality.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Boating
Taxi service
24-hour security
Car park
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
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
24-hour check-in
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Washing machine
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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
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Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Harbour View
Languages Spoken
English
Location
77Somewhat walkable
Grade: 77 out of 100
50Restaurantswithin 1 km
20Attractionswithin 1 km
2 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802 Australia
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The Motel is situated overlooking the Airlie Ferry Terminal and the smaller of the Airlie Yacht Marinas. The Terrace has views across Pioneer Bay and there is also cool and pleasant indoor dining. We ate one breakfast and four dinners here whilst staying at the Sebel Apartments just across the quiet residential road making parking easy if needed. The Sebel has no Restaurant . We thoroughly enjoyed the location, the meals and the service which was professional and friendly in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu is varied though not huge and dishes are cooked to order, several having an imaginative individual tweak besides the usual favourite offerings. Breakfast on our first day after a late arrival was a life saver!. There is a good selection of wines, by bottle or glass and a fair choice of beers and soft drinks. A Kids' Menu is also available. During our stay we regularly noticed people trundling their cases over to the Ferry Terminal which could be quite a convenient option for some. If we return to Airlie we would certainly revisit Colonial Palms and meanwhile thank them for providing a happy and delicious experience. …
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We just wanted a place for a quick stop over that was clean and tidy and our room was just that. Clean, Tidy, good comfy bed and AC. i would stay here again. Close to Port of Airlie for Ferry run to Hamilton and other Islands.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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I have to say my stay at Colonial Palms from September 22 to 24 was just lovely. The room was a fresh white with crisp cotton linen and lots of pillows. It was so inviting. I appreciated the 3 simple styled silver dispensers for shower wash, shampoo and conditioner to reduce waste too. Having the little balcony with a comfy spot overlooking the beautiful pool was lovely too. I was glad to be able to enjoy a delightful dinner on the deck with a complimentary glass of wine and not have to find somewhere elsewhere. I thoroughly enjoyed the complimentary continental tropical breakfast on both mornings too. While all these aspects were great, th most noteworthy part of my stay was the very warm welcome and genuine attentiveness of the staff. From Georgie's assistance with check in and Sean's awareness of my needs as a low vision guest I felt in capable, professional hands. Thank you to everyone who made my stay so wonderful. If you are thinking of staying here I happily recommend it…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Clean, great pool, nice lobby and dining area. Liked the continental breakfast. Wifi in room wasn’t great. Great room off the pool, nice and big with a desk and patio seating. Decent amenities but real coffee (not instant) would have been awesome at breakfast.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We spent 2 nights here. The place looks pretty basic from the street but the lobby and food deck and pool area are really well done. The rooms are basic but clean and very well maintained. Bottom floor rooms open off a semi-private deck to the pool area. 2nd floor rooms have a private deck but no pool access. We had dinner on the deck on a Saturday night. We had reservations but hardly needed one. Food was great and the service was friendly, personable and fast. Great place for a quiet dinner.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Comfortable room with good facilities. A little away from the centre but easily walkable- though with luggage, worth the inexpensive taxi ride. Restaurant now open 7 days a week for dinner- lovely outlook and the food was good, if a slightly limited choice. Good continental breakfast included. Very friendly and helpful staff.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Had a night stay in Airlie before a trip to one of the islands and luckily found Colonial Palms. Our room was clean and fresh and the staff were friendly. The two pools were both great. The price was very reasonable, we had a continental breakfast included and we were only a 700m walk to town centre. Restaurant for dinner was pretty ordinary but the staff made up for it.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We are just finishing up 3 nights at the Colonial Palms and our stay way exceeded our expectations. We had a poolside King room, which was spotlessly clean and came with a kettle, toaster, a couple of plates, mugs, wineglasses, and silverware. Super convenient if you want to eat in your room! There was a delicious continental breakfast each morning with bread, cereal, croissants, fresh fruit, and yogurt. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating and the check-in and check-out were super easy. The motel is an easy 10 walk to the town centre, and is located across from the Port of Airlie. The swimming pool was refreshing and the pool area lush. We absolutely loved our stay here! We probably won't be back to Airlie Beach but if we were to return, we'd stay here again! …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was great. Unfortunately only got to stay 1 night instead of 2 due to Virgin airlines flight cancellation. If I'm ever in Airlie Beach again I would definitely consider staying at the Colonial Palms again
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Whilst we only had one night, we thoroughly enjoyed this place. The staff were welcoming, property clean and tidy, location superb, facilities far in excess of our expectations. All this with terrific value for money compared to the Coral Seas Resort we have moved to. Would highly recommend Colonial Palms to any one visiting Airlie Beach and want value for money and a pleasant and comfortable stay.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
USD 105 - USD 139 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western airlie beach, airlie beach best western
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandAirlie Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
30
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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 Heart Reef (0.2 km), Airlie Beach Lagoon (1.0 km), and Bicentennial Walkway (1.0 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, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Colonial Palms Motor Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Belvedere At Toscana, Cafe One 3, and Anchor 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 clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Does Colonial Palms Motor Inn have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.