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Blue Shades Motel

4.0 star property
Motel in Maryborough with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
Aerial view
Family Loft, Pool View | Room amenity
Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Loft, Pool View | Living area | 32-inch TV with digital channels, streaming services
Blue Shades Motel sits in the business district but offers a surprising retreat from urban energy. Guests can relax in the garden or cool off with a swim in the outdoor pool. The property provides practical laundry facilities, and the staff knows how to make visits trouble-free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Loft, Pool View

Family Loft, Pool View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Loft, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
35-39 Ferry Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650

What's nearby

  • Station Square Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Portside - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Queens Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maryborough Base Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Maryborough Station - 17 min walk
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Concord Street Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Club Crepery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Old Sydney Hotel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Shades Motel

Upscale motel in Central Maryborough, remodeled in 2023
Blue Shades Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Shades Motel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
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
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Blue Shades
Comfort Inn Blue Shades Hotel
Comfort Inn Blue Shades Hotel Maryborough
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Comfort Inn Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel
Blue Shades Maryborough
Maryborough Comfort Inn
Blue Shades Motel Motel
Blue Shades Motel Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel Motel Maryborough

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Shades Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Blue Shades Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Shades Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Shades Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Shades Motel?

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

Where is Blue Shades Motel located?

Located in Central Maryborough, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum, Portside, and Station Square Shopping Centre. Baddow Island Conservation Park and Queens Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Maryborough Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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