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    Bluewater Harbour Motel

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    1 Powell St, Bowen, Queensland 4805, Australia
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    4.5
    244 reviews
    • Excellent77%
    • Very good18%
    • Average3%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    “stayed here” (23 reviews)
    “blue water” (5 reviews)
    “private courtyard” (4 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Available
    Air Conditioning
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    1 - 5 of 239 reviews

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Great Accommodation

    Only stayed one night, but sorry we couldn't stay longer. Large room and bathroom, m/wave and crockery, sheltered outdoor seating, undercover parking, and very helpful staff. Chocs were a nice luxury touch. A cut above normal motels, really clean, beds felt like new, we relaxed...More

    1  Thank acford
    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed 30 May 2017
    Home away from home.

    Stayed here for only one night on our drive back to Victoria. We were very well looked after by the hosts Kim and Debbie. Kim cooked us the most amazing steak dinner and was lovely to chat to while we were having a drink. The...More

    Thank Deb A
    Response from 188Kimbo, Owner at Bluewater Harbour MotelResponded 7 June 2017

    That is really lovely of you Deb to show your appreciation for our motel and especially the meals that i prepared for you. It is really nice in our outdoor eating area at this time of year when its just cool enough to have a...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Winter sun holiday

    Love staying at the Bluewater Harbour Hotel....we are very satisfied return customers. The rooms are spacious, beds comfortable, and showers are oversized. We regularly eat in the restaurant, service is friendly and the steak with mushroom sauce is to die for. We'll be back....thanks for...More

    1  Thank debbie l
    Response from 188Kimbo, Owner at Bluewater Harbour MotelResponded 6 days ago

    Hi Debbie l, And we made sure that the sun was shinning for your stay. Well it is the time of year that we get wonderful sunshine everyday in bowen. Thank you for your kind review. Kim and Debbie Dale.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great motel accommodation

    Comfy beds, modern room with nice shower. Only stayed one night but great start to our holiday. 2 min walk to main town. Rooms clean and plunger coffee in rooms. Number of company vehicles in car park of what are probably regular visitors which is...More

    Thank Bmiz
    Response from 188Kimbo, Owner at Bluewater Harbour MotelResponded 6 days ago

    Good Morning Bmiz, Enjoy your holiday up here in the north. You are right in seeing that most of our clients are return visits from company reps, government and other workers. We are also good for families with our great menu and pool. We will...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best in Bowen

    I travel a lot with work and stay in a lot of motels , this was perfect for me , from a welcoming beer to a clean and comfortable room , The meals in the restaurant are probably the best in Bowen , from fresh...More

    Thank Roscoe1963
    Response from 188Kimbo, Owner at Bluewater Harbour MotelResponded 6 days ago

    Hi Roscoe1963, I always get such a thrill from hearing how our customers enjoy there meals with us. Well I am the cook . We run thr motel the way that we feel about it which is with a lot of love and that shows...More

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    • Top amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Pool
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • Free Parking
    • Self-Serve Laundry
    • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    • Airport Transportation
    • Dry Cleaning
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Business Centre with Internet Access
    • Laundry Service
    • Conference Facilities
    • Breakfast Available
    • Room amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator in room
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    • Pool
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    • USD 91 - USD 121 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Accessible rooms ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 19
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    Room Tips
    "all ground floor, and we were at the front of the motel, but were not disturbed bytraffic noise at all"
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    "all rooms seemed equally good"
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    "Room 11 is at the end so only people on one side of you."
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    "Garden room would seem quieter as there is no parking in front of the room."
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