South Gladstone Motel

Hotels
6.3 (374 reviews)
83 Toolooa Street , Gladstone , AU

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly management
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service quality inconsistent

Categories

Cleanliness
4.94
Multiple comments highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dirty quilts and rooms.
Service
6.91
Service received a mixed review; however, some guests mentioned friendly management.
Location
7.95
Positive feedback on location being convenient and close to attractions.
Room Quality
5.9
Mixed sentiments; some enjoyed spacious rooms, while others reported uncomfortable furniture.
Amenities
5.43
Amenities were mentioned but included complaints about broken items and lack of Wi-Fi.
Value for Money
6.39
Some guests felt it was overpriced given the facilities offered.
Food and Beverage
6.94
No specific feedback in the reviews; average rating based on overall experience.
Overall Experience
5.91
Feedback varied; while some enjoyed their stay, others faced several issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:38

Property Description

Relax in Comfort at South Gladstone Motel

Convenient Location: Situated just 3.8 km from Gladstone Marina, South Gladstone Motel offers easy access to the city's attractions.

Family-Friendly Accommodation: With spacious family rooms and amenities like an outdoor pool and garden, our motel is perfect for a relaxing family getaway.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and garden views. Some rooms even feature kitchenettes for added convenience.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at South Gladstone Motel? Book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 374 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.94
Service: 6.91
Location: 7.95
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 5.43
Value for Money: 6.39
Food and Beverage: 6.94
Overall Experience: 5.91
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Rick • family_with_children • au
1
Memorable for all the wrong reasons!
Cons:

Hello,

Unfortunately, our stay will be memorable for all the wrong reasons.

The room next to us, which I believe was Room 5, had a group of people outside from approximately 8:00pm until 3:00am. During this time, they were arguing aggressively, becoming physical with one another, throwing items, screaming, and using offensive and abusive language.

This behaviour was continuous for several hours and was extremely disturbing. We are a family with young children, and our children were absolutely terrified by what was happening. We felt completely unsafe and were unable to properly sleep or relax throughout the night.

We could not wait to leave the motel the following morning. It was a very distressing and unpleasant experience, particularly when travelling with young children.

Unfortunately, based on this experience, we will never stay at the South Gladstone Motel again, nor would we feel comfortable recommending it to friends or family.

I believe this matter should be taken seriously, as guests should be able to feel safe and secure during their stay.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Teagan • family_with_children • au
3
Pros:

Husband said the staff were very friendly at check in

Cons:

It did not look like it had been cleaned at all. Bed sheets stained hair throughout all the showers mould growing (not just stained grout) the shower did not stop dripping all night. The cups in the kitchen were filthy so we avoided using anything in the kitchen. We were only there for one night

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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O'keefe • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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mckean • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • solo_traveller • us
9
Would stay again but bring my own linens. Older building but quaint. Some xtra care will be enough
Pros:

Big open family room at a good price. Nice long kitchen counter. Freeze dried coffee and tea. Fridge and freezer and microwave.

Cons:

Sticky floors, bring your slippers...not enought bed sheets and office closed in the mid evening so I couldn'tget more. Dirty sofa and older stained fold out sofa bed. Only 1 flat sheet. No top sheet. Had to wrap in blanket to keep off of the stained mattress... Not enough pillows. We had to use older sofa throw pillows. Unsure of how many people had used them or how clean they might be.. and no pillow cases for them. Photos do not accurately reflect the conditions of the rooms. Incense smell filters through the air-conditioning system. But not unpleasant or strong. TV reception was sketchy but viewable... Water didn't get very hot. But adequate.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jordana • couple • au
6
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Hamon • family_with_children • au
1
Terrible - worst motel I have ever stayed in.
Cons:

Door locks broken, lights broken, only 2 chairs (we had 3 people), bathroom very old, curtains broken

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • au
8
A very comfortable stay
Pros:

Spacious and well equipped

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • family_with_children • au
7
Affordable, good location, good amenities, good for a couple night stay nothing longer tho
Pros:

The location was good and the staff were friendly the room is a nice size for families and they have on site laundry available

Cons:

Beds not very comfortable and fridge needed to be replaced

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • family_with_children • au
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Murphy • couple • ie
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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florian • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Clean rooms.
Easy check in

Cons:

Nothing really.
Done for an overnight in Gladstone

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • family_with_children • au
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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ANDREA • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • family_with_children • au
4
Better cleaning and more maintenance would make this property worthy of return.
Pros:

The cabins were a good size, easy to check in.

Cons:

One shower in the cabin didn’t work at all. The cabin didn’t feel clean. There was food crumbs in the fridge and on the table. The pool was dirty and unkept.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • au
4
Disappointed
Pros:

The staff were helpful when we asked for help. Bathroom wasn't terrible. Main bed was comfortable.

Cons:

We weren't booked into the right room as per booking and even then the second room was not as per photos. Bunk bed instead of single beds as per photo on booking.com which was very creaky. No blankets available only sheets. Dead roaches in the kitchen. Laundry also hard to use.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Good location and well priced

Cons:

Room needed more of a thorough clean

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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nathalie • couple • au
10
Séjour 3 jours 2 nuits
Pros:

La chambre était très propre et confortable
Il y avait tous ce dont on a besoin à l’intérieur je recommande

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee