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Great Eastern Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum

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Family 2Bd Studio (No Pets) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Executive Twin Room (No Pets) | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Family 2Bd Studio (No Pets) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Great Eastern Motor Inn is a convenient base near Shiann Alpacas and Woodworks Museum. Relax at the outdoor pool or dine at Geordie's restaurant with dinner and kids' options. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and an outdoor bar area, close to Gympie Gold Museum.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Executive Twin Room (No Pets) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Twin Room (No Pets)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, (Room Upstairs) (NO Pets) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, (Room Upstairs) (NO Pets)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Queen Room (No Pets)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Suite - Self Contained (No Pets) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Suite - Self Contained (No Pets)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room - Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room - Pet Friendly | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family 2Bd Studio (No Pets) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family 2Bd Studio (No Pets)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
27 29 Geordie Road, Monkland, QLD, 4570

What's nearby

  • Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Patrick's Church - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Shiann Alpacas - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Hastings Street - 53 min drive - 41.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gympie Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Farmer & Son - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Great Eastern Motor Inn

Motel near Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Located close to Shiann Alpacas and Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum, Great Eastern Motor Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Geordie's, features kids' meals and dinner. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Geordie's

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 per person
  • Pet deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 8:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

Best Western Great Eastern Mtr
Best Western Great Eastern Mtr Gympie
Best Western Great Eastern Mtr Inn Gympie
Great Eastern Motor Inn
Great Eastern Motor
Best Western Gympie
Gympie Best Western
Great Eastern Motel
Great Eastern Motor Inn Motel
Great Eastern Motor Inn Gympie
Great Eastern Motor Inn Monkland
Great Eastern Motor Inn Motel Monkland

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Eastern Motor Inn have a pool?

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

Is Great Eastern Motor Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of AUD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Great Eastern Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Eastern Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Great Eastern Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Great Eastern Motor Inn located?

Situated in Monkland, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum. Shiann Alpacas and Woodworks Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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