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Cardwell at the Beach

3.0 star property
Motel in Cardwell with an outdoor pool and a bar

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Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, sun loungers
Laundry room
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Property entrance
Cardwell at the Beach offers a tranquil setting with a garden and outdoor pool. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected. Practical amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage, and staff assistance with booking local tours and tickets.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Self Contained | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Self Contained

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Self Catering

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Located in Cardwell, Cardwell at the Beach is near the beach. Cardwell Bush Telegraph and Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wet Tropics of Queensland and Melaleuca Nature Refuge. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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215 Victoria St, Cardwell, QLD, 4849

What's nearby

  • Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cardwell Bush Telegraph - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cardwell Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Girringun National Park - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Vivia Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Muddys Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brearleys Bakery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cardwell at the Beach

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at Cardwell at the Beach. Free in-room WiFi and a conference center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, barbecue grills, and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Cardwell at the Beach offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

  • Pet fee: AUD 15 per pet, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

Motel Cardwell Beach
Cardwell Beach Lyndock Motel
Lyndock Motel
Cardwell Beach Lyndock
Cardwell at the Beach Motel
Cardwell at the Beach Cardwell
Cardwell at the Beach Motel Cardwell
Cardwell at the Beach (Lyndock Motel)

Frequently asked questions

Does Cardwell at the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–9 PM.

Is Cardwell at the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cardwell at the Beach?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardwell at the Beach?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardwell at the Beach?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cardwell at the Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre, Girringun National Park, and Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre. Cardwell Country Club and Cardwell Bush Telegraph are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Cardwell at the Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 242 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suitable motel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service enjoyed my stay at Cardwell
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Staff & service

Pet friendly Motel

it was great for what it was.. nothing special , just your typical older motel. Loved the fact its pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay while travelling
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhett

Just an average place to stay. will probably look elsewhere for next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall i was a great place to stay. Will be staying again o our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a little treasure?!? Clean, pleasant, affordable, helpful and convenient are great adjectives for our stay. Will be better once pool area is fully functioning. Glad we chose this venue and are already planning to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
have stayed there before and suited our need to stop on way home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and food was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location and the reception staff!

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Dave is a great guy, the motel is excellent value for money, great food comfortable bed good fridge and TV. I have stayed many times always good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Garth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean, safe & comfortable place to stay. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management and staff were very helpful and friendly. There is a laundry and camp kitchen for all guests to use and the attached restaurant serves great Thai food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean nice place to stay. friendly, welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Wonderful staff. Very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

The name says ''at the beach''. It is actually 350 metres to the beach and you have to cross the very busy and noisy Bruce Highway on the way. The ''restaurant'' happened to be closed both nights that we were there(a weekend') and all that was on offer was a 4-item meagre take away. Great to have that supermarket across the road though. The first room we were given faced straight across the huge concrete forecourt and into the headlights of the vehicles coming to the liquor driving. We were charged an extra $60 for asking for a room change.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

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

Nice place to stay

Clean little place . Kids loved the pool , across the road was a store to grab things .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana Flor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool. We were out looking for swim holes but forgot it was summer. The sunset swim in the heated pool was a beautiful reward. The kitchen amenities are so helpful too for a motel!! Love our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and good service.

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot has restaurant and bottle shop in complex.place is clean nicely decorated . Easy walking in town with lovely walking paths along the beach front
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean safe secure and quiet. Great value for money. Will stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good 3 star motel set back from highway. Great pool and bottle shop plus huge restaurant open part of week inc thai food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, helpful and accommodating

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