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Emerald Highlands Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A backyard with a swimming pool, a grill, outdoor furniture, and palm trees. - Emerald Highlands Motel (Emerald)
A hotel room with two beds, each with a green patterned bedspread and white linens. There is a brick wall and a painting above the beds. - Emerald Highlands Motel (Emerald)
A parking area with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a building in the background. - Emerald Highlands Motel (Emerald)
A covered outdoor patio with brick flooring, tables, and chairs, and a brick wall with windows and a door. - Emerald Highlands Motel (Emerald)
A laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and a window with a metal grid. - Emerald Highlands Motel (Emerald)
Emerald Highlands Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a patterned bedspread, two chairs, a small table, and a painting.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a wall-mounted light.

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a wall-mounted light.

Queen Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a microwave, a kettle, and a tray with cups and utensils.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a microwave, a kettle, and a tray with cups and utensils.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, a door with a bulletin board, and a tiled floor.

Standard Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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A room with a bed, a TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a sink, and a chair.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Emerald is home to Emerald Highlands Motel. Rifle Range Nature Refuge and Belmah Resources Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emerald Aquatic Centre and Emerald Botanic Gardens. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Emerald travel guide
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5 Cypress Drive, Emerald, QLD, 4720

What's nearby

  • Emerald Racecourse
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Big Easel
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wally McKenzie House
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Emerald Golf Club
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Emerald Station
    3 min drive
  • Emerald, QLD (EMD)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Maraboon Tavern
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Gloria Jean's Coffees
    4 min drive
  • Mayfair Ridge Tavern
    6 min drive
  • Blah Blah Sandwich Bar
    2 min drive

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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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Highlands Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Emerald Highlands Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Highlands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Emerald Highlands Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Emerald Highlands Motel located?

Situated in Emerald, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Hospital, Emerald Racecourse, and The Big Easel. Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre and Wally McKenzie House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Emerald Highlands Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good motel, but information on the page is far from been curent it need to be updated to today informations, good quiet speeling, next door to a shoping centre and good tavern.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for overnight stop. Pool was a bit cloudy but swimmable. Easy parking outside motel room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had been updated the bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and neat and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Simple, but well priced and the staff were friendly. I will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place too stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to all the sites that we were interested in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy with the stay, nice room very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good for a overnight stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in nice quiet location with excellent surrounding amennities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property managers were very helpful with our after hours arrival. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy walk to a local pub, and some fast food restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was extremely clean and had everything required for a quick overnight stay. Shower was strong and hot. Quick walk to shops and tavern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at reception upon arrival. Close to major takeaway food outlets and shops. Clean room and on-site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Close proximity to the Emerald hospital
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice room with a very comfortable bed. Well done Emerald Highlands Motel. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room for overnight stay - but did get woken up at 5:15 am with the linen delivery guy pushing the trolley past all the rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were junkies staying at the property. Once night hit outside of the rooms smelt like weed and the beds where rock hard. There also wasn’t a smoke alarm in the room. Would have rathered sleeping on the road than in the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very comfortable only two issues back door didnt have a proper lock and the air con didnt work well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing that we did not like about the property - we will be back......Kind regards......David.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had loads of music and screaming out the back of the motel. From next door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022