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Cooktown Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Cooktown with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

Room options

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

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 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Villa

Highlights

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

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Twin room With Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin room With Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Double room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room

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

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Twin room with Disability Access | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, cleaning supplies

Twin room with Disability Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Single rooms with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single rooms with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Cooktown is home to Cooktown Motel. Cooktown History Centre and Cook's Landing Tourist Centre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Endeavour River National Park and Mount Cook National Park.
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9 Boundary St, Cooktown, QLD, 4895

What's nearby

  • Cooktown History Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nature's Powerhouse - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cook's Landing Tourist Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cooktown Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Keatings Lagoon Conservation Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cooktown, QLD (CTN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooks Landing Kiosk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cooktown Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Top Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jackey Jackey My Favourite Coffee Place - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The captains table - ‬8 min walk

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 guestrooms at Cooktown Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, ceiling fans, and limited housekeeping

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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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

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 elevators

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.

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–9:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Cooktown Motel?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km) of James Cook Museum, Cooktown History Centre, and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery. Nature's Powerhouse and Cooktown Botanic Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Cooktown Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Shelley

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

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

8/10 Good

Dr Tony

It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet place , basic as you’d expect from a motel, staff friendly so no complaints

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,tidy,modern,quiet,walk to town,friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

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

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

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

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean and cheerful. Received what I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a budget accommodation, this property went beyond my basic expectation. The room was well-appointed, clean, spacious and has good ventillation. Hotel manager was very welcoming and transparent in his communication. If affordability and practicality are your main travel considerations, this property is highly recommended should beautiful Cooktown be in your bucket list.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Fantastic lower cost option. Well managed property

I think a lot of previous reviews can be dis-regarded as there is new management there. The new boss ( Col ) is right on top of managing this place. For the properties age it is very clean and tidy. I had one of the ensuite rooms and was very happy - comfy bed / airco / lotsa hot water. Plenty of onsite parking and if you want - full kitchen / cooking facilities available. If you're doing Cooktown on a budget, I 101% recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property centrally located and clean. Whilst Cooktown is isolated and accommodation might be limited, the facilities were very basic and relativey expensive. For example, there were no chairs in the room. Satisfactory for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
The unit was small but comfortable. We had booked a unit with a kitchenette but neither of the hotplates worked! Also the motel is near the main road and heavy traffic was loud in the early morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
DONT BOOK ON LASTMINUTE.com. As they take your money without consulting with the property managers and create other rooms that don’t exist so beware of LASTMINUTE. com as they are uncontactable and take your money without any refund. Absolute scamming site. Lesson learnt is to contact the Motel or Hotel direct and get a better deal and the correct info on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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