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Atherton Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Atherton with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Front of property - evening/night
Garden
Family Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk
Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Centrally located in town, Atherton Motel welcomes guests with an outdoor pool, garden, and barbecue grills. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and practical services like dry cleaning and laundry. Meeting rooms are available for those needing workspace during their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Standard Room | View from room

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 35 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 35 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 35 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room, Accessible, Mountain View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Room, Accessible, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
102 Maunds Road, Atherton, QLD, 4883

What's nearby

  • Crystal Caves - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Platypus Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Chinatown - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 15 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Tinaroo Dam - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 6 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barron Valley Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪l&b’s fish & chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dolce Vita - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Atherton Motel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center at Atherton Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.98 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.98 percent

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Atherton Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Atherton Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Atherton Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Atherton Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Atherton Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Atherton Motel located?

Situated in Atherton, this motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Hallorans Hill Conservation Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Caves and Platypus Park. Hou Wang Temple and Chinatown are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Atherton Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 209 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at Atherton motel whenever we visit the Tablelands. The staff are friendly and helpful and go out of their way to make our stay comfortable. The rooms are equipped with everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

Great experience

Friendly helpful staff, quiet room with a view. Very happy to stay here whether for work or holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, can go straight to room, no key needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful helpful and lovely , the room was clean and very quiet, the bed was very comfortable We had stayed there many years ago Atherton motel has changed a lot Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Great setup for a traveling holiday. Refrigerator, countertop, sink, table and chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice new rooms with kitchen and laundry facility. Very clean and comfortable bed. Only downside is the shower area should be fully enclosed so the bathroom doesn't get wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marion

All
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and staff. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Wonderful in Every way
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lenka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet location, the unit had everything we needed, the bed was comfortable. It's outside the town, but we had a car so quick and easy to get to town and other tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay as always
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Telisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The shower's temperature was inconsistent it would either freeze the kids or scold them. The fridge made a funny noise all night. Otheriwise great service friendly staff. Would defiently stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cornelia

Liked: Staff & service

Prima voor 1 of 2 nachten

Personeel bij de receptie erg vriendelijk. Ontbijt dat beschikbaar is, is een (good morning)box met zakje kellogs, houdbare melk, wegwerpschaaltje, koekje, pakje vruchtensap en wat fruit op siroop. Restaurant dat op de website werd gezegd dat aanwezig was, bleek het restaurant van de buren te zijn. Dat het complex wat gedateerd was, vonden wij niet zo erg. Het was wel schoon en de bedden prima. Wat wel minder was, was dat we dicht bij de wasserij zaten met alle geluiden van dien. Als we weer zouden moeten boeken in Atherton, zouden we niet weer hierheen gaan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of booking and simple process on arrival, thanks to reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower head was broken
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathrine

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

Excellent !! The service is absolutely fantastic:)

My girlfriend and I, 19 years old from Norway in Australia on a working holiday, had to evacuate from Cairns during cyclone Jasper, and ended up in Thornton, and at this motel. WHAT a happiness! These have to be the most hospitable hosts we have ever met :) The couple who run this are simply the most gracious people, who go out of their way to help. We were given food, late check out, and when the cyclone was over, the brother drove us back to Cairns!! Who would do such a thing :)) This is definitely one place we would recommend to EVERYONE! Clean and nice, good food, and not least the most important: the service here is absolutely impeccable :) RECOMMENDED!!!:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming. Quiet. Clean. Helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service. Fridge in room however was not silent and water services around my room were quite loud early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, I will stay again. Cheers. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

nghaomi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not cleaned properly still food under microwave, and crumbs on floor, curtains mouldy and ripped, flyscreen ripped, propert definitely needs a bit of care and attention in the rooms, staff that i saw in my 5 days were lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim

Helpful staff We had a spacious clean room Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Margery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our dinner at Chinese restaurant next door. Reception staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the beaitiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found that Atherton Motel has a good, helpful management , the restaurant is close to the accommodation and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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