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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a staircase. - Blue Shades Motel (Maryborough)
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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a brick wall backdrop, and a small bathroom. - Blue Shades Motel (Maryborough)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

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.

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a painting of a sunset, and a view of the outside.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a brick wall.

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a painting of a beach.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a staircase.

Family Loft, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small sofa. There is a window with curtains and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outside through a window.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with grey bedding, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a brick accent wall.

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a large window.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Maryborough, Blue Shades Motel is in the business district. Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum and Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Baddow Island Conservation Park and Police Paddock Conservation Park. Snorkeling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Maryborough travel guide
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35-39 Ferry Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a date plaque reading "EST 1871".
    Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • An abandoned building with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and a wooden platform.
    Customs House Interpretive Centre
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A statue of a woman holding an umbrella, a red bench, and a 'Story Bank' sign.
    Mary Poppins Statue
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
    2 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
  • Guzman Y Gomez
    13 min walk
  • Westside Tavern
    3 min drive
  • Red Rooster
    1 min walk
  • Sandy's Fish Shop
    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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher and 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

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?

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 and Station Square Shopping Centre. Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens and Anzac Park and Ululah Lagoon are also within 1 mi (2 km). Maryborough Station is 17 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

Blue Shades Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 483 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and well kept. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends from Sydney came up to stay and they really enjoyed the family room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, bed comfortable, staff great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Very clean rooms, aircon very effective, staff extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the rooms out the back. These are the older rooms that haven’t been renovated. They are a little tired, however they are spacious and quiet. No loud traffic noises. The parking out the back is a little tight. Overall pleasant stay and decent nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable and clean room and the staff were lovely. Great place to stay and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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Presentation, friendly greeting, clean smelling, overlooking pool, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and a great room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant motel nice clean tidy rooms Would be happy to stay again when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy to find. The staff were nice. The aircon wasnt very cold and the kitchen wasnt as clean as I would have liked it to be ie microwave, jug and cuntlery were a bit dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and secure, spacious spot to sleep on a long road trip to Brisbane.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy, quite an clean.. will stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host & quiet, clean property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check-in and was good accommodation for our needs. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe quiet convenient a nd easy parking .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

It was good rooms nice tidy good meals at hotel across the road
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best showers, spotlessly clean,plentyof counter space. Plus a pub with great meals next door
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms, friendlystaff, quiet. Parking is a bit tight for today's larger cars. Otherwise excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable and spacious. Itnis also old
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean service was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always friendly and rooms clean and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and really nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean rooms and the most comfortable bed I have stayed in. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024