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Route 66 Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Emerald Botanic Gardens

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Exterior
Laundry room
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Queen Patio Room | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
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

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Queen Patio Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - twin
Rainfall showerhead
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Queen Room Upstairs

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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 room with kitchen

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2 Opal Street, Emerald, QLD, 4720

What's nearby

  • Emerald Botanic Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Emerald Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wally McKenzie House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Emerald Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Emerald Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Emerald Station - 7 min walk
  • Emerald, QLD (EMD) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mayfair Ridge Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blah Blah Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maraboon Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min walk

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 smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe and a banquet hall
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

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.

Property is also known as

Route 66 Motor Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn
Route 66 Motor Inn Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn Motel
Route 66 Motor Inn Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn Motel Emerald

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 at Route 66 Motor Inn?

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 2 mi (3 km). Emerald Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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