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Emerald Tower Motor Inn
71 Hospital Rd, Emerald, Queensland 4720 Australia
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Emerald, Emerald Tower Motor Inn is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Emerald Tower Motor Inn makes it easy to enjoy the best of Emerald.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the small hotel.
Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
For those interested in checking out Emerald Cemetery (0.6 mi) while visiting Emerald, Emerald Tower Motor Inn is a short distance away.
While in Emerald, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Emerald Tower Motor Inn, including Capricornian Restaurant (0.3 mi), ABC Chinese Restaurant (0.8 mi), and Vybe Cafe (0.4 mi).
If you’re looking for something to do, Sunflower Painting (0.7 mi), Emerald Art Gallery (0.9 mi), and Emerald Train Station (0.9 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Emerald Tower Motor Inn.
Emerald Tower Motor Inn is sure to make your visit to Emerald one worth remembering.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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71 Hospital Rd, Emerald, Queensland 4720 Australia
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The staff were very friendly and helpfull with local information of where to get the best dinner in town for a good price. The rooms a very clean and very quiet, great for a good nights sleep. The rooms are a good size and for the price they were very affordable.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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I always stay at this little motel when staying in Emerald. The price is good, the owners are always friendly and always willing to attend to your needs. The rooms are comfy, clean and simple (I wish the bathroom was a little bigger though!) - it's not the place to stay if you are looking for something fancy but it does the trick if you are just staying for a few days. It's near the highway but its not noisy. The cinema, a pizza place and a small shopping center is nearby.
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Date of stay: February 2013Trip type: Travelled on business
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My wife and I accompanied with our elderly mother had a night at the Emerald Tower Motor Inn on our way through to Longreach. It was a lovely clean and spacious room with two beds that were very comfy after a long day on the road. The owners were very friendly and a delight to talk with. They provided us with some good information in regards to the rest of our trip. Highly recommend this little gem from the central highlands.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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This older motel had no screens on the windows so we couldn’t get fresh air. There was no shampoo or biscuits provided; we had to carry our towels to the room; but a good quantity of milk was provided in a jug. The wifi was abysmal. It seems that wifi capacity is very low so connecting was a real issue (maybe it’s better closer to the office). Customer service was poor. We had to wait through two phone calls to check in and were told “these are our business”, not getting that someone standing in the office was also “business”. The gravel parking area meant you could hear everyone come and go, and many of the tradies staying there left early in the morning.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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This is an average motel, clean and simple but with friendly and helpful owners. It is next door to the hospital, and a little bit off the main road. There is a shopping centre and two pubs within walking distance. It is really just a place to park your car, sleep and shower There is no view from the rooms and no grounds to speak off to relax in. It is clean and comfortable and reasonably priced.
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Date of stay: January 2011Trip type: Travelled on business
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Stayed here one night, but could happily stay here longer. Easily accessed at the first set of lights coming from Clermont. Hosts are very welcoming and friendly - make you feel right at home. Room was spacious enough. Bathroom was a little squishy, but not uncomfortable. Plenty of hot water and the beds comfy, sheets crisp and blankets warm. Close to hotels and Bowls club for meals, near to cbd. It is an older establishment, but that is more than compensated for by the location,cleanliness, comfort and homely atmosphere. exceptional value for money.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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OUTBACK TRIP - 2020
I’ll use the same intro for all the motels, sites, experiences, scenic spots, restaurants etc we visited on our outback adventure. We travelled well over 4,000 klms over about a fortnight, by car – 3 adults and a Golden Retriever – Archie. I often wonder why Motels that accept dogs don’t do a link. It would be so helpful and be good for business. When you search you always get loads of places that seem to accept dogs – but when you check they say “no” to dogs! Very frustrating.
We stayed in Motels – and Hotel/Motel style Units. Ate in many a restaurant and occasionally at our accommodation (restaurant and used their facilities).
We took beer and scotch with us – so arrived with a cold drink. We visited the John Flynn Museum, the QANTAS Museum, and the Outback Hall of Fame, cruised on the River/Waterhole at Longreach, saw Ghost towns – Mary Kathleen, and mines – Mt Isa. We saw the tree of knowledge in Barcaldine, the historic village in Miles, and the Giant Ant in Augathella. Not to mention dinosaurs, termite mounds, gems and ore, awesome road trains, and long flat beautiful scenery. We also stopped in quaint little towns – Banana, Chinchilla, Theodore, Winton, Bollon, Alfa, Jericho, Blackwater and Blackbutt, Dululu, Woolein, Taroom, Kaimkillenbun, Cooyar, Dalby and Moonie, Westmar, Wyandra, Tambo, Blackall, McKinlay, Mt Isa, Kynuna, Yarraman, and many many more. We saw so many animals – from ‘Roos to Emu families - Eagles and various birds. Archie made many a new friend in most spots we went. We met some lovely people (in the main) and would do it all again.
We found petrol to be well priced and easy to find. Days were warm/hot – nights could be cool – but not freezing. Loads of roadside places to pull up if need be – eg toilets and camp sites. Roads were generally above average – and could be very good. We found the coffee to be “different” so used the “Merlo” site to find good spots. This worked well.
My reviews will be based on the fact that we were in the Aussie outback – NOT a major City and not a Hilton/Marriott style hotel. So a top rating is not a “City” rating. It relates to comfort, size, air/con, beds, shower and general facilities and well-being. Some of the places we stayed did not look that flash – from the front – but provided very good service and accommodation.
All stops provided fridges and free Wi-Fi. Milk and tea/coffee, jugs etc. Also biscuits. Air/con ranged from excellent to noisy – but all stops had it. Some had micro-waves, hair dryers, etc. BUT – a major gripe of mine – most either didn’t have a clock in the room or had one that needed to be set. I like to know the time. Some didn’t have ice – which was a nuisance.
My main tips – book Motels in advance, work out where “your” petrol is (ie BP, Caltex, 91, 95 etc). Petrol was surprisingly “cheap”. Most towns have it all. Book events in advance – eg Qantas Museum, Sunset Cruise etc. Take a small esky with cold water/drinks. Use GPS – but have a good map to get an overall idea of the terrain. Also – take some long-life milk. And, finally, make sure the car is ready – tyres – to right pressure, tuning, suspension etc. You may travel 300klms between towns and 600 klms a day – and there is NOTHING in between some of them – and no phone reception at times. Road trains – 55 metres long are fun and need caution but are usually very courteous. Allow time and don’t take risks on the road.
No need to speed if you allow time. I wouldn’t travel at night – so many ‘Roos. And – watch out for ‘Roos and Emus at all times. Dead or alive. It’s best to go round them rather than over.
AND, watch for eagles. Eagles take longer to get airborne (they sometimes come down to eat dead things).
Emerald – Emerald Tower: We travelled here via Barcaldine – road good but busier.
A lovely – typically country - motel set slightly off the main road – but walking distance to main shopping area and eating places. Room very good – clean and large – with excellent air/con.
Free wifi. Shower was good. Ice in the room.
We actually ate there – just out our back door in a lovely little spot – table and chairs and provided cutlery. We went to the nearby Woolies and did a “Ploughmans”. Bought our own grog at the local BWS.
Archie loved it.
Parking at front door and easy access in and out. Owners (Stella) were excellent.
The sort of place you’d stay at for longer.
I’ll use the same intro for all the motels, sites, experiences, scenic spots, restaurants etc we visited on our outback adventure. We travelled well over 4,000 klms over about a fortnight, by car – 3 adults and a Golden Retriever – Archie. I often wonder why Motels that accept dogs don’t do a link. It would be so helpful and be good for business. When you search you always get loads of places that seem to accept dogs – but when you check they say “no” to dogs! Very frustrating.
We stayed in Motels – and Hotel/Motel style Units. Ate in many a restaurant and occasionally at our accommodation (restaurant and used their facilities).
We took beer and scotch with us – so arrived with a cold drink. We visited the John Flynn Museum, the QANTAS Museum, and the Outback Hall of Fame, cruised on the River/Waterhole at Longreach, saw Ghost towns – Mary Kathleen, and mines – Mt Isa. We saw the tree of knowledge in Barcaldine, the historic village in Miles, and the Giant Ant in Augathella. Not to mention dinosaurs, termite mounds, gems and ore, awesome road trains, and long flat beautiful scenery. We also stopped in quaint little towns – Banana, Chinchilla, Theodore, Winton, Bollon, Alfa, Jericho, Blackwater and Blackbutt, Dululu, Woolein, Taroom, Kaimkillenbun, Cooyar, Dalby and Moonie, Westmar, Wyandra, Tambo, Blackall, McKinlay, Mt Isa, Kynuna, Yarraman, and many many more. We saw so many animals – from ‘Roos to Emu families - Eagles and various birds. Archie made many a new friend in most spots we went. We met some lovely people (in the main) and would do it all again.
We found petrol to be well priced and easy to find. Days were warm/hot – nights could be cool – but not freezing. Loads of roadside places to pull up if need be – eg toilets and camp sites. Roads were generally above average – and could be very good. We found the coffee to be “different” so used the “Merlo” site to find good spots. This worked well.
My reviews will be based on the fact that we were in the Aussie outback – NOT a major City and not a Hilton/Marriott style hotel. So a top rating is not a “City” rating. It relates to comfort, size, air/con, beds, shower and general facilities and well-being. Some of the places we stayed did not look that flash – from the front – but provided very good service and accommodation.
All stops provided fridges and free Wi-Fi. Milk and tea/coffee, jugs etc. Also biscuits. Air/con ranged from excellent to noisy – but all stops had it. Some had micro-waves, hair dryers, etc. BUT – a major gripe of mine – most either didn’t have a clock in the room or had one that needed to be set. I like to know the time. Some didn’t have ice – which was a nuisance.
My main tips – book Motels in advance, work out where “your” petrol is (ie BP, Caltex, 91, 95 etc). Petrol was surprisingly “cheap”. Most towns have it all. Book events in advance – eg Qantas Museum, Sunset Cruise etc. Take a small esky with cold water/drinks. Use GPS – but have a good map to get an overall idea of the terrain. Also – take some long-life milk. And, finally, make sure the car is ready – tyres – to right pressure, tuning, suspension etc. You may travel 300klms between towns and 600 klms a day – and there is NOTHING in between some of them – and no phone reception at times. Road trains – 55 metres long are fun and need caution but are usually very courteous. Allow time and don’t take risks on the road.
No need to speed if you allow time. I wouldn’t travel at night – so many ‘Roos. And – watch out for ‘Roos and Emus at all times. Dead or alive. It’s best to go round them rather than over.
AND, watch for eagles. Eagles take longer to get airborne (they sometimes come down to eat dead things).
Emerald – Emerald Tower: We travelled here via Barcaldine – road good but busier.
A lovely – typically country - motel set slightly off the main road – but walking distance to main shopping area and eating places. Room very good – clean and large – with excellent air/con.
Free wifi. Shower was good. Ice in the room.
We actually ate there – just out our back door in a lovely little spot – table and chairs and provided cutlery. We went to the nearby Woolies and did a “Ploughmans”. Bought our own grog at the local BWS.
Archie loved it.
Parking at front door and easy access in and out. Owners (Stella) were excellent.
The sort of place you’d stay at for longer.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Great motel very clean and tidy, bed was great, shower good and air cond cool. The staff were excellent very helpful and friendly nothing to much trouble made you feel very welcome would definitely stay again
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We stayed here with our family and found the owners very good, the check in was easy, the bedroom size was good, the bathroom was a bit small and the hot water in the shower was a bit hit and miss but overall a good nights rest, if we were travelling through Emerald again would definitely stay here agin.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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This really is a lovely motel to stay at. Very clean & tidy & just what we needed for our two night stay in Emerald. The owners & staff are friendly & the place has a nice atmosphere. There is an outdoor seating area to enjoy an evening drink as well.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Tower Motor Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Emerald Tower Motor Inn?
Nearby attractions include Sunflower Painting (1.1 km), Outback Exploratorium (0.7 km), and The Village at Emerald (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Emerald Tower Motor Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and kids activities.
Which room amenities are available at Emerald Tower Motor Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Emerald Tower Motor Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Emerald Tower Motor Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Capricornian Restaurant, Western Gateway Motel Restaurant, and Roses & Beans.
Are pets allowed at Emerald Tower Motor Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Emerald Tower Motor Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Emerald Train Station (1.5 km).
Is Emerald Tower Motor Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.