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The Waterloo Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with bars and a restaurant

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Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Garden
Berrima Queen Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Children's play area - outdoor
Interior
The Waterloo Bay Hotel in central Wynnum welcomes families with a playground and garden. Enjoy local dishes at Fig Bar & Restaurant, relax on the terrace, or play arcade games. Free WiFi in rooms and consistently praised attentive staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Berrima Queen Apartment | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Berrima Queen Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Byrneside Twin Motel Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Byrneside Twin Motel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Byrneside Queen Motel Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
75 Berrima Street, Wynnum, QLD, 4178

What's nearby

  • Manly Harbour Village - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Manly Boat Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Holt Street Wharf - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Portside Wharf - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Brisbane International Cruise Terminal - 25 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • Brisbane Wynnum Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waterloo Bay Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rabbit Hole - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Absolute Thai - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Waterloo Bay Hotel

Family-friendly hotel located in Wynnum
Consider a stay at The Waterloo Bay Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. The on-site local cuisine family restaurant, Fig Bar & Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waterloo Bay Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and raised toilet seats
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fig Bar & Restaurant
  • Jackpot Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Waterloo Bay
Waterloo Bay Hotel
Waterloo Bay Hotel Wynnum
Waterloo Bay Wynnum
The Waterloo Bay Hotel Hotel
The Waterloo Bay Hotel Wynnum
The Waterloo Bay Hotel Hotel Wynnum

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterloo Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Waterloo Bay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterloo Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waterloo Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Waterloo Bay Hotel located?

This family-friendly Brisbane hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Manly Harbour Village and Manly Boat Harbour. Moreton Bay is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. Brisbane Wynnum Central Station is 7 minutes by foot and Brisbane Wynnum Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

The Waterloo Bay Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 523 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lee

Definitely needs more attention to detail with the cleaning. Bed comfy but terrible pillows. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself was fantastic and staff welcoming. Bed was comfortable and roon spaciaous with plenty of storage space. Down side, mould on ceilings, exhaust fan not working and full of dirt and dust, really difficult to fill the kettle for a cuppa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Leaves on floor upon entering, drain smell in bathroom initially, poor lighting and light layout, clean enough but not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Deidre

Provided convenience to relatives,beach, cafes and enjoyable walks by the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not awful, but could do with a thorough clean of the room. Check in was very confusing, not clearly outlined or signed. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

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

Good Bayside location

Room very comfortable and clean. Walking distance to shops and public transport, and goof facilities on site. Room however upstairs without lift so had a struggle carrying heavy luggage up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay over for a couple of days, very helpful and cheerful staff. Terrific meal in the beer garden Thank you once again, Phil & Phyl.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous spot for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent the split level bed upstairs an lounge dinning area down stairs was really good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation at a good price with good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kym

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and food in the restaurant is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Affordable stay

Pretty much what I expected from a budget motel. Room was a bit tired and run down, but it was clean and quiet. Service from the reception staff could have been better. Attached hotel does a decent meal, and the location is conviently located a short walk from resturants, supermarkets, and the train line.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ants & lumpy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Bar and restaurant superb. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The room was comfortable, the restaurant had great food and the staff were pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
A good basic motel room, clean and comfortable. Modestly priced. Convenient to Manly boating facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean rooms and easy check in. Stayed many times and will continue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a nights stay and very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamarlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maree

It was comfortable & convenient to the town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water. No milk for coffee. Poor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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