Gladstone CBD Motel

Hotels
8.4 (296 reviews)
167 Goondoon Street , Gladstone , AU

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Good value
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor customer service
Missing amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.65
Multiple reviews highlighted dirty rooms and lack of cleanliness.
Service
8.15
Mixed sentiments; some positive mentions of staff, but significant complaints about customer service.
Location
9.65
Many reviews praised the central location and convenience.
Room Quality
7.65
Some positive aspects but also significant issues like uncomfortable beds and missing items.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities were mentioned favorably, but missing items affected rating.
Value for Money
9.15
Positive overall value based on location and room size.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.65
General sentiment reflects a mixed experience; some positive aspects, but many concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:07

Property Description

Convenient Location
Rusty's Motel in Gladstone offers a central location, just a short drive from Gladstone Hospital and close to the railway station.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV, and an iPod docking station in every room, along with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and tea/coffee facilities.

Dining and Leisure
Indulge in delicious meals at the Thai Basement Restaurant on-site, followed by a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool or a drink at the bar.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Rusty's Motel Gladstone.

Important information:

You may be charged up to the full amount at the time of booking.

Please note that payment will appear as ‘Accommodations Payment Services’ on your bank statement.

A nonrefundable 2.2% Service & Handling fee is applicable to all card payments processed online.

A pet fee of $50 will be charged i.e., per dog per night.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 296 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.65
Service: 8.15
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Natasha • couple • au
2
Stay if theres no where else
Pros:

Good location, but very budget motel. Would not stay again.

Cons:

Bed was horrible, shower mould, fridge was loud. I think people needing housing accomodation was living there mainly 🤔

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Carmel • couple • au
6
OK. Need water adjustments
Pros:

Location great

Cons:

Shower water. Hard to get hot and cold adjusted

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • au
1
The unit was electrically unsafe in the bathroom unit was dirty and very rundown also, the bathroom had mold on the roof
Pros:

location

Cons:

property was dirty only had one pillow on the beds each the walls and floor were dirty The major problem was that it was electrically unsafe in the bathroom. The PowerPoint was not fixed correctly to the wall and being close to the sink as the bathroom for renovated the tiles were not cut large enough to fit the PowerPoint. This has probably been an issue since the bathroom was renovated. Also, the bathroom had mold on the roof.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • au
8
Cons:

The wi-fi was very slow

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • au
7
ok
Pros:

It was convenient to the location that we needed to visit. Parking was good as the space was quite wide which allowed easy access to doors for packing and unpacking.

Cons:

We had others using our car space which was annoying. There was only 1 towel rack so had to hang our second towel over the timber near the shower but this was not very clean.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Marsters • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Everything about the place

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • solo_traveller • au
7
Worth the money
Pros:

Close to everything!

Cons:

The carpark its lit up at by flood lights at night and comes through the black out curtains.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Rose • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Booking was immediate & room ready to check in within 15mins of confirmation at such short notice.
Room was clean tidy & not cramped. As I have fibromyalgia I struggle to find accommodation to suit my needs...easy accessibility to room & facilities
I will definitely stay again in future when needed! Much appreciated

Cons:

Fridge a little small but ok for short stay...we made do 😁

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kendall • couple • au
6
Pros:

Clean & updated bathroom

Cons:

A bit old

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • au
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • au
8
No car needed
Pros:

Great location pet friendly lots of options for dog friendly eat in options nearby walking distance a real bonus

Cons:

A bunch of thick dust under bed

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • au
1
Dangerous and Does not meet expectations
Pros:

nothing meet our expectations.

Cons:

dangerous near the stairs due no lighting uneven footing at bottom of the stair and pool area.
unstable hand railing that is not secure appropriately. my wife fell due to these conditions and has severe bruising and swelling in her leg.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Renee • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Friendly staff and kept my room spotless!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Allan • solo_traveller • nz
3
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ron • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
8
Close to every think
Pros:

Comfortable

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee