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Ocean View Motel Bowen

3.5 star property
Beach motel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Interior
View from property
View from room
Free self parking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Single Room (King Single Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
18317 Bruce Highway, Bowen, QLD, 4805

What's nearby

  • The Big Mango - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Bowen Jetty - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Bowen Water Park - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Bowen Harbour - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Bowen Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bowen Station - 6 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Sorelle Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fellows Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ocean View Motel Bowen

Motel by the ocean
Ocean View Motel Bowen provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Ocean View Motel Bowen offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 11 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 11 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 90 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: AUD 11 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View Motel Bowen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Ocean View Motel Bowen pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of AUD 11 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ocean View Motel Bowen?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Motel Bowen?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Motel Bowen?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Ocean View Motel Bowen provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–2:00 PM on request. A fee of AUD 90 per room applies.

Where is Ocean View Motel Bowen located?

Situated in Bowen, this beach motel is steps from The Big Mango and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kings Beach. Mullers Lagoon Park and Bowen Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Ocean View Motel Bowen Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 111 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, view was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view... pet friendly good sized comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay as always .. love that it’s pet friendly and well catered for
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

wladyslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, value for money (clean, basic accommodation with good A/C, large room) and bonus is pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic 1960's motel with views! An original gem, very well kept. I hope they never change it. It's a North Queensland icon. It's out of town but very handy if you're staying enroute to somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean View Motel was great, being convent on the way into Bowen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet little spot out of town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient pet friendly location. Lovely views and next to the Big Mango
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Old motel in average condition
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is a little gem, a little on the old side but you have everything and it is clean and tidy and has the best ocean we have ever had in a motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Disliked: Amenities
The property was not as advertised, being pool side. Also the milk was off and opened previously. First turned up and nobody on site. No meals available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and cool afternoon breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy and Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access off the highway. Clean rooms which are pet friendly. Room overlooking the pool and the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Staff & service
Sea view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location,but it's a pity that Wotif forgot to book us a room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly service and comfortable stopover stay. Rooms are a bit tired but comfortable. Pet friendly rooms and lovely pool and view of sea. Air con worked well. Will stay here again. Right near the Big Mango where we stopped in for some ice cream.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap clean friendly and I could have my dog.

8/10 Good

Dareyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sraff friendly. Room is old but clean. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Marion

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs refurb badly, shower terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent …. exactly what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean despite being old. Well maintained, looks a bit messy around the office, but does not matter for the comfort of the guests. Nice pool as well. A nice Fish take away 4 minutes drive towards Bowen, great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, good location wonderful re PET FRIENDLY establishment even to the point of providing a dog run area for off lead - great for travelling with bigger dog (although other dog owners have not been so gracious to clean up after their pets in the run area! (A sign could be warranted)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old and run down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I Wi-Fi was very disappointing and rooms are showing their age. While they were clean enough the bathrooms do need upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023