Cooktown Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Cooktown with free parking

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Front of property
Cooktown Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is ฿1,924
฿2,116 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Villa With Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Villa With Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Budget Single No Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Budget Twin No Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Budget Double No Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Budget Double with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Budget Twin with Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Villa with Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
9 Boundary St, Cooktown, QLD, 4895

What's nearby

  • Cooktown History Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nature's Powerhouse - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cook's Landing Tourist Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cooktown Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Keatings Lagoon Conservation Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Cooktown, QLD (CTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooks Landing Kiosk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cooktown Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jackey Jackey - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kindred Cafe At Nature's PowerHouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 1770 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cooktown Motel

Property highlights
Cooktown Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A living plant wall and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Cooktown Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, ceiling fans and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 22 September 2025 to 30 November 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Cooktown Motel Motel
Cooktown Motel Cooktown
Cooktown Motel Motel Cooktown

Frequently asked questions

Does Cooktown Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from September 22 2025 until November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Cooktown Motel?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cooktown Motel on 3 Nov 2025 start from ฿1,923.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cooktown Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cooktown Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cooktown Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Cooktown Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Cooktown Motel located?

Situated in Cooktown, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of James Cook Museum, Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery. Nature's Powerhouse and Cooktown Botanic Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Cooktown Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Manager was great and very helpful. Plenty of off street parking, rooms basic but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Ok a little noicy probably because of the wind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah Jane

Liked: Staff & service
A lot of things need to either be updated, fixed and/or thoroughly cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay for us. Value for money. Very pleasant and helpful manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older style motel. Great for short stay. Needs some maintenance but is being slowly renovated. Friendly staff. One problem was attended to immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs upgrade generally but even a little thing like the security chain on our door was hanging from one nail. Paint peeling from walls. Staff (Sue) was very nice but overall the place needs doing up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would not book with this hotel again

We drove from 10.00am to 5.00pm when we arrived they told us we had no booking and said they were all booked out so we would have to find somewhere else to stay if we could find any as they said Cooktown was all booked out they offered no sugestion on what we could do . They just left us to our own devices
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Had a lot of trouble booking in. Would not accept wotif booking and room was not available so had to pay an extra $30 to get a room.whuch did not have the extra bed which he said it had. The actual kitchen facilities in the room was excellent and it was very clean and tidy but it was exensive and i would never book their again with a booking agent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property has the feel of a hostel but it is clean and has a camp kitchen which is extensively equipped. Initially we had an issue with keys fitting doirs and room not made up. The host imnediately upgraded us, with apology, to a room with an ensuite and fully equipped kitchen. The facility to cook food via the camp kitchen or in room is one we valued as the food choices in town were expensie and not to our taste. The bathrooms were well stocked with soaps, shampoos and body wash normally expected with higher cost hotels. The beds were very comfortable. The staff were amicable and helpful at all times. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's certainly a budget motel but the caretakers are lovely people. No toilet in the room I had so it was a communal amenities block which wasn't a problem. The pool looked really great but I didn't have a dip in it. The camp kitchen was the winner for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WONDERFUL
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location but needs TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Friendly stuff overall, it’s okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dr Tony

It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this property is the people. Everyone I met was helpful, and the proprietor went out of her way to meet my needs. The property is undergoing some renovation following floods, but was able to provide a good quality bed, and better extras than I got in city properties.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelli

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down, poor bedding linen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great communication with the staff. Simple and effective accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will bite my tongue
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly checkin, gardens lush, close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic, old, but clean. Beautiful gardens,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cristien

Liked: Cleanliness
Over all the property was good. The bed I slept in was hard and you could feel the springs. When I woke I had a sore back and pressure points specially my hips.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ernest

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not safe for motorbike travellers. I wouldn’t leave my bike park in that car park. Unless I was close to it the beds. I can feel every spring when I sat on it. I walked out, did not stay found another place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Herman

Motel was fine, albeit a bit of a walk to Town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. A couple of things needed some maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Yu

Location is fine with easy parking. But did anybody clean the room? See hairs and dust on bed sheets and side table. I know it's tropical, but so many ants walking around. It comes in everywhere. WiFi does now work in ensuite room at all. Good for one night just to sleep and leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023