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The Gladstone

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre

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Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views
Deluxe Spa Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
The Gladstone overlooks the ocean and welcomes guests with an outdoor pool lined with sun loungers. Enjoy local cuisine at RockSalt for lunch or dinner, relax on the terrace, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Visitors appreciate the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Queen Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Spa Room | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Spa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room with Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Spa Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Gladstone Central, a neighborhood in Gladstone, The Gladstone is near the airport and near the beach. Gladstone Yacht Club and Heron Island Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore East Shores Park and Barney Point Beach. Check out an event or a game at Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre, and consider making time for Tondoon Botanic Gardens, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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100 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, QLD, 4680

What's nearby

  • Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gladstone Yacht Club - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gladstone Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Heron Island Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gladstone Marina - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gladstone Station - 13 min walk
  • Gladstone, QLD (GLT) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Auckland House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Diceys Irish Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Gladstone

Hotel near Gladstone Marina
Located close to Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre and Gladstone Yacht Club, The Gladstone provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and conference space. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, RockSalt, offers lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, 1 meeting room, and a TV in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • RockSalt

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.75 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.75 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gladstone Rydges
Rydges Gladstone
Rydges Hotel Gladstone
Rydges Gladstone Hotel
Rydges Gladstone
The Gladstone Hotel
The Gladstone Gladstone
The Gladstone Hotel Gladstone

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gladstone have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Gladstone pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Gladstone?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gladstone?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 50.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Gladstone?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Gladstone located?

Located in Gladstone Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre and Gladstone Yacht Club. East Shores Park and Gladstone Hospital are also within 15 minutes. Gladstone Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Gladstone Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 556 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nitin

Location and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel that I always stay in when I’m Gladstone for work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

It would be lovely to have a microwave and cutlery. Overall very pleasant experience. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the nicest area as area mainly mining focused but the hotel was clean and staff polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and food service were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ezther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. 2 fabric chairs in the room were a bit old and gross, but the rest of the room was great. Fridge was tiny. Didn’t fit the small tub of ice cream we bought. Bed was comfy and clean. Nice modern feel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great stay with great food

Comfortable bed and enjoyed the amazing breakfast and lunch at The Vibe Cafe, and had a great dinner at Rocksalt, all in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and very helpful staff - shame about the in-house restaurant which is nothing to do with the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated rooms were.great easy check in and check out friendly staff at desk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds where comfy and after hours check in was a simple process
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel...friendly staff.....clean.....comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is central and only a short walk to the water. The rooms are modern and very clean. The RockS@lt restaurant located in the hotel was fantastic, with great food and service. There are coffee shops in very close proximity. Glad we stayed here and would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay and our child enjoyed the pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So clean it smelt lovely beds were comfortable It was really great Elevators clean and handy Parking was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - stayed for business comfortable and speedy check in/out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room, central location,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with great staff good food options in area.

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with a family of 4 (2A & 2C). Clean , comfortable and convenient for a quick stop over. Food choices on site and close to others restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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