The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn
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The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn

Anderson Street, Goondiwindi, Queensland 4390 Australia
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Resort style pool
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#4 of 5 motels in Goondiwindi
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality

Welcome to The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn, your Goondiwindi “home away from home.” The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.

Close to Riddles Oval (2.0 mi), a popular Goondiwindi landmark, The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn is a great destination for tourists.

The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn is a family-friendly motel offering a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.

The motel features room service, newspaper, and a picnic area. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and a lounge, which have made this a popular choice among travellers visiting Goondiwindi. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.

If you like cafes, The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn is conveniently located near Laurenz, Urban Quarter 4390, and The Larder.

If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Gunsynd The Goondiwindi Grey (0.5 mi) or Holy Trinity Church (0.8 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance.

The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn puts the best of Goondiwindi at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Children's television networks
Business Centre with Internet Access
BBQ facilities
Newspaper
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Private check-in / check-out
Room features
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Telephone
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Clothes rack
Iron
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Family

Location

Anderson Street, Goondiwindi, Queensland 4390 Australia
Getting there
Car recommended
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Grade: 48 out of 100
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Brisbane Intl Airport
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WendyH28-1 wrote a review May 2023
Cowes, Australia
3.0 of 5 bubbles
This motel has 4 dog friendly rooms, we stayed in a room on the way up to Brisbane with our dog, the room was a bit small with not a lot of room to move around in. On our way home we had a room with only 2 beds in it which gave us a bit more room for us & our dog. The rooms are clean & only had a microwave, kettle & toaster. Service was good & cleaning staff very friendly. Good thing to was when you park your car in front of your room it’s undercover which was great as it was raining when we arrived for our stay overnight on the way home to Melbourne.
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Date of stay: May 2023
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Small fenced in area to let your dog of the lead
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Compass Agronomist-770827 wrote a review Mar 2022
Toowoomba, Australia
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Another big work week away from home and it was with much relief I pulled into the Jolly Swagman in Goondi. Just comfortable and familiar it is and on hot days the covered carpark out the front of your room is very handy. Plenty of room in the units allows me to spread my computers , chargers and other electrical equipment around the unit with reasonable rates.
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Date of stay: March 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Leslie Kronk, Owner at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn
Responded 31 Mar 2022
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draytie wrote a review Dec 2021
Barwite, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
All too often those of us travelling with our furry friends find ourselves relegated to accommodation that is truly sub standard. The Jolly Swagman is exactly what we have been searching for for years. It’s spotlessly clean, our room No. 50 was spacious and had everything you could wish for. Outside there is a gated garden that allows your dog to have a run about while you sit on one of the benches and enjoy the peace and quiet of the garden. The owners of this Motel have got it right and should be rewarded through high patronage from our fellow pet friendly travellers. Thank you Jolly Swagman for realising that there is a huge gap in the market for quality pet friendly accommodation. We will certainly be back. Can’t rate highly enough.
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Date of stay: December 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Room 50 had plenty of space
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Response from Leslie Kronk, Owner at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn
Responded 9 Jan 2022
Thanks guys glad you enjoyed your stay
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Kym R wrote a review Dec 2024
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed here as we were stuck in town due to a car breakdown. The room was not bad, although a bit dated. The restaurant was shut down at the time so can't review that. The pool was pretty decent, although the little alcove to sit in was home to birds and spiders so could do with some maintenance. The major issue we had with the place was that we paid for the deluxe executive room which was meant to include a self contained kitchen and spa bath. The kitchen had no extraction fan or utilities for cooking. When we asked about it, we were told it was under construction and we had to use the camp kitchen (which was like an old scout hall kitchen). Later we tried to have a spa so filled it up. We found that the pump wasn't working. When we phoned reception about it, they said 'it must be one of the rooms that doesn't work. We're renovating soon so don't think it's worth fixing it'. When we checked out, I mentioned that we paid for the deluxe executive room but those features weren't usable so we should have been charged only for a standard room. The manager just shrugged and said, 'what do you want me to do about it?' He then just walked off, saying he'd let the owners know. Ib let it go but was very surprised by the unprofessional response. Since we were still dealing with our broken down car, we were stressed enough so I didn't really follow it up. We ended up moving on to the nicer Border Motel, who were fantastic and were very sympathetic to our travel ssues.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Leslie Kronk, Owner at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn
Responded 6 Dec 2024
Hi Kym, Thank you for your detailed review. We hope that you resolved your car issues and enjoyed the rest of your trip. It is unfortunate to hear of your experience with the manager on duty at the time your stay. Please note this staff member is longer with us. And a new management team started 20.10.24. We have been working with our online booking channels to ensure we reflect the correct room types whilst renovations & refurbishments continue, the room you stayed in may have been mixed up when changing the inventory name. This has now been rectified. We are planning soon to refit many of our bathrooms throughout the property to make for easier shower access. As a result, we have decided to remove Spa baths to make way for a walk in style shower. We are now in the final stages of preparing to re-open our inhouse restaurant & Bar, hence the decision to remove our cooking facilities from rooms. Our communal BBQ & Kitchen area has recently been refreshed for guest enjoyment, which is located by the pool with Large TV, new fridge, cooking appliances and brand-new BBQ. This seems to be a hit with guests in recent times. We hope you have the chance to stay with us again so you can see the progress that has been achieved by the team. If you wish to book again, please contact me directly so I can ensure you enjoy your next stay. Kind Regards, Darren Barnes General Manager
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2015LP wrote a review Feb 2022
Queensland, Australia
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Very disappointing, we had a long drive and wanted somewhere to stay and rest. One of the males at reception was a bit reluctant and made us feel like we were not welcome. The room was ok we had to call to get them to clean a bit more due to uncleanliness and wasn't impressed especially in a covid world. People were in and out of rooms near us all the time drinking/ being loud and annoying at a late hour. Curtains were so thin you can see right through them and the place needs a complete overhall/ updated and thoroughly cleaned.
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Date of stay: February 2022
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Check rooms over prior to paying or booking as the price was over rated
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NickRG wrote a review Sept 2023
Reading, United Kingdom
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The Jolly Swagman is conveniently located in Goondiwindi for travelers in southern Queensland. The motel was quiet but the rooms are looking tired and in need of some updating.
The room we stayed in would benefit from a deep clean.
We were disappointed to find that the onsite restaurant was closed until further notice
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Helen wrote a review Apr 2021
Brisbane, Australia
1.0 of 5 bubbles
This property is filthy for a start and fell well short of what was advertised.There were mouse droppings on the bed and furniture and the room was cockroach infested. Our accommodation was less than basic and to be offered an Executive Queen room and charged accordingly is both outrageous and disgraceful. A previous entry by the manager indicated that the property was going to be upgraded. If what we saw was upgraded, then it would not have been habitable prior to that. The pool gate was open and swinging out across the driveway. We made several attempts to close the gate but it would not even meet in the middle to be made secure. It astounds me that Golden Chain would have a property listed under their banner which does not meet the basic hygiene & safety standards. Don't stay there, it will be a big mistake and a huge waste of money.
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Date of stay: April 2021
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Shane C wrote a review Mar 2020
Gold Coast, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stopped here for a night travelling from Perth to the Gold Coast. We got greeted in a warm and friendly way, the room was excellent and they even provided items we were not expecting (for example, make up remover wipes). Our dog was also welcomed, and there were plenty of places to walk him near by. The location was central, but also nice and quiet at night. Highly impressed.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Leslie Kronk, Owner at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn
Responded 31 Mar 2020
Hi Shane, Thank you for taking the time to review our motel, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you and your furry friend again soon!
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Brien J wrote a review Sept 2022
Gladstone, Australia
2.0 of 5 bubbles
When I'm unfamilar with an area I generally look at the photos on the website to pick accommodations. The photos on the website were taken years ago, or at another property. My room looked nothing like that. My room was dated and not so clean. There were a lot of workers, guests, drinking and smoking in front of their rooms being loud. This wasn't a good pick. The place needs to be renovated and cleaned up.
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Date of stay: September 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Stay at a different property.
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Noah S wrote a review Jan 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn is a great place to stay for a night’s sleep after a road trip. We (a family of 3) stayed in room 51, great room, quiet rooms, and friendly staff. I read a review of rude staff, but we found the opposite - he was great, and the front desk cat was very friendly, 10/10 would pay again. We are staying there again tonight - very excited - if you need somewhere to stay, this is great.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Wendy G wrote a tip June 2023
Buderim, Australia18 contributions2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"My only tip is: Be kind to people you meet on your journey."
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MichaelandAnne wrote a tip June 2023
Bribie Island, Australia521 contributions1,449 helpful vote
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Pet friendly. Restaurant not open. "
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WendyH28-1 wrote a tip May 2023
Cowes, Australia20 contributions6 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Small fenced in area to let your dog of the lead"
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Brien J wrote a tip Sept 2022
Gladstone, Australia128 contributions16 helpful votes
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Stay at a different property."
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2015LP wrote a tip Feb 2022
Queensland, Australia10 contributions2 helpful votes
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Check rooms over prior to paying or booking as the price was over rated"
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AU$153 - AU$167 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
55
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn
Which popular attractions are close to The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn?
Nearby attractions include Gunsynd The Goondiwindi Grey (0.9 km), Customs House Museum (1.2 km), and Goondiwindi Natural Heritage & Water Park (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cascades Restaurant, The Queenslander, and Porky's Pizza Hq.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of Goondiwindi.
Is The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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