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Route 66 Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Modern comforts and delicious dining options create a welcoming retreat near Emerald Botanic Gardens, perfect for travelers seeking relaxation.

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Travelers find a peaceful haven at Route 66 Motor Inn in the center of Emerald. The property's Restaurant 66 serves tasty breakfasts and dinners, while the outdoor pool offers a refreshing escape after exploring the area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Room Upstairs

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Room Upstairs

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen Patio Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Queen Patio Room

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen room with kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Emerald is home to Route 66 Motor Inn. Don't miss out on a visit to Emerald Botanic Gardens. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Emerald travel guide
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2 Opal Street, Emerald, QLD, 4720

What's nearby

  • Emerald Botanic Gardens
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Emerald Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wally McKenzie House
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Emerald Racecourse
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Emerald Station
    7 min walk
  • Emerald, QLD (EMD)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Capricornian
    3 min drive
  • The Maraboon Tavern
    3 min drive
  • Blah Blah Sandwich Bar
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • KFC
    2 min drive

About this property

Route 66 Motor Inn

Upscale motel near Emerald Botanic Gardens
Located close to Emerald Golf Club and Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre, Route 66 Motor Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and conference space. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant 66, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 63 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant 66

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Conference space

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 24 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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; cash is not accepted
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 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Does Route 66 Motor Inn have a pool?

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

Is Route 66 Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Route 66 Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Route 66 Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Route 66 Motor Inn located?

Situated in Emerald, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Botanic Gardens, Emerald Golf Club, and Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre. Emerald Hospital and Emerald Racecourse are also within 3 mi (5 km). Emerald Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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

Route 66 Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 274 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Easy check-in Very clean Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel with great facilities, friendly service, and a fantastic on-site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, friendly staff, nice food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfort, Service, Restaurant, this is 1 of the best accommodation I travel to, 5 Star all the way, the best way to finish after a long day behind the wheel,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Merril

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and modern and staff were very very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! The facilities are excellent, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing. Highly recommend for a comfortable and enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good even location to shops
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the bed was comfortable after a long day on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carols

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. Tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and well equipped.. good sized fridge which was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities
Everything was great, management friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KIM-LOUISE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean neat well set out rooms. Had all i needed Great bed and linen. Clean and very pretty establishment with lovely surroundings. I felt safe and secured.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Staff & service
Easy check-in process, comfortable beds and I like the amenities in the motel style kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very accomodating and the room is clean & spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Amenities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and comfortable. I was not happy with the noise that was coming from some other rooms. Obviously people celebrating the new year but not acceptable in a motel where people want to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, friendly staff and patio
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, location and room size. Clean, modern and nice. Internet fantastic and quick. Tv had all the right apps Only issue i had was the rtv emote batteries were flat. Called reception and said to schedule it in and let him know. Never came back to me or fixed this small issue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

BJ

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool and restaurant were great everything else not so great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and reasonably maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms, staff and food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room. great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026