Arcadia Village Motel

Hotels
8.6 (759 reviews)
7 Marine Parade, Arcadia , Arcadia , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Fax/photocopying
Evening entertainment
Paid WiFi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unfriendly service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.3
Rooms were not very clean, with dirty sheets and towels.
Service
8.3
Management demonstrated unwelcoming behavior and poor customer service.
Location
10
Great and convenient location, close to the beach and transports.
Room Quality
7.3
Room quality was inconsistent, with uncomfortable beds and maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.3
Basic amenities were lacking, such as fridge supplies and adequate bedding.
Value for Money
9.3
Though it has its issues, the location makes it a reasonable option.
Food and Beverage
10
Food at the nearby restaurant was excellent.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall a mixed experience; beautiful location but poor service and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:46

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Location
Located on Magnetic Island, Arcadia Village Motel offers breathtaking views of Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay, providing a perfect setting for a relaxing getaway by the sea.

Abundance of Amenities
With 3 bars, a café, and 2 swimming pools, guests at Arcadia Village Motel are spoiled for choice when it comes to leisure and entertainment options. Whether you want to unwind with a drink, take a refreshing dip, or savor delicious meals, this motel has it all.

Exciting Activities and Services
From booking boat tours to jet skiing adventures, the tour desk at Arcadia Village Motel ensures that guests have a memorable and adventurous stay. Live music at the bars and a convenient liquor store on-site add to the vibrant atmosphere of this coastal gem.

Experience the best of Magnetic Island at Arcadia Village Motel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable beachfront retreat.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Arcadia Village Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Guests are required to present a valid photo ID upon check in. The hotel's Terms Of Stay must be signed – no exceptions will be made. If guests do not comply with these conditions, the booking will be canceled and no refund given.

Please note that housekeeping service is only offered for stays of more than 3 nights.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: TSV

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 759 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.3
Service: 8.3
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.3
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jennifer • couple • au
8
Will stay again!
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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HAIR • couple • au
3
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • au
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Brontie • family_with_children • au
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • couple • au
5
Pros:

Close to function facility that we were attending.

Cons:

TV remote was missing, vanity tap required repair, glass window pane in bathroom missing, power point in bathroom coming away from wall - afraid to use it.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Verity • couple • au
7
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Tanmoy • family_with_children • bd
10
Pros:

Excellent. MR ADAM was so supportive and a kind hearted person.

Cons:

A few bugs in the room including beds. Needs pest control.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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natasha • family_with_children • au
3
Pros:

Great location

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Gioffre • couple • au
8
Thanks
Pros:

Location clean rooms comfy bed

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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rebeccah • couple • au
5
Wouldnt stay again unfortunately
Pros:

The location is great and convenient.

Cons:

The rooms were not very clean at all. We had a footprint on our sheets on the bed, the hand towel in the bathroom was dirty looked like it had been reused, cobwebs and dust. Couldn’t pull curtains all the way across the metal on them were falling off. No water in the fridge or milk for coffee never been to a motel that doesn’t provide these things. The beds are extremely uncomfortable.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyn • family_with_children • au
10
Best island setting lo
Pros:

Beautiful view of the ocean, so close to Alma Bay, transport and excellent food at the hotel next door.
Great patio for sharing with family members

Cons:

Really needs new and more pillows and some way of contacting the management. We were there over New Year and people in next unit kept everyone awake till 4am and we had no way of getting in touch with management

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Location and the rooms

Cons:

All the night birds

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
Good choice with very good restaurant next door
Pros:

I returned after a visit about a month ago, so obviously liked it very much! Please see my earlier review. Just want to add that the food at Arcadia Village Hotel next door was every bit as good as last time.

Cons:

The room could do with sprucing up a bit.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Fellows • solo_traveller • au
5
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • extended_group • au
2
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Everything! All staff were extremely polite and friendly

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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MarkL4188 • Friends getaway
2
**Steer clear if you value basic hospitality.**
Pros:

**Steer clear if you value basic hospitality.**

Decided to head over to Magnetic Island on Friday evening and thought we’d try to stay at this establishment again, having had no issues in the past. First challenge: attempting to contact them. Apparently answering the phone requires Olympic-level effort, so after multiple failed attempts we booked online… which also failed. Off to a great start.

Upon arrival, instead of a welcome, we were treated to a lecture by the owner/manager/whatever title he prefers. He made it very clear that this is a *family business* and that answering phones outside business hours is simply beneath them. The attitude alone was enough to make us feel like we’d committed a crime by trying to give them money.

After that warm reception, he graciously allowed us a room key so we could drop our bags and go for a swim. When we entered the room, we were greeted by an unmistakable stench. Thinking fresh air might help, we opened the doors and left for the beach.

Shockingly, the smell was still there when we returned. We mentioned it to a cleaner nearby, who passed the message on. About half an hour later, the manager knocked, announced he couldn’t smell anything, and informed us that if we could be out in 20 minutes, he “wouldn’t charge us.” How generous.

All four of us apparently imagined the smell, because according to him, if he can’t smell it, it doesn’t exist. No attempt to fix the issue, no apology—just the door shutting behind him.

We’ve stayed here before without issue, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Thankfully, we found alternate accommodation where we were actually welcomed like paying guests.

Would not recommend this place to anyone—unless you enjoy poor standards, hostile management, and being treated like an inconvenience rather than a customer.

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2025-12-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Chanelle • couple • au
5
Pros:

Location was good for bus stops, pool was beautiful looks and temperature wise, view of the beach across the rd.

Cons:

Bed moved easily a lot and not comfortable, there was a spider in the corner of the shower with other dead insects, fridge wasn’t getting cold enough, towel rack was broken

2025-12-13 • via Nuitee