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West Coaster Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Queenstown Library

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Front of property - evening/night
1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Exterior detail
Bar (on property)
The West Coaster Motel offers a peaceful garden, inviting lobby fireplace, and on-site dining at Prospectors Restaurant. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected. A business center, luggage storage, and helpful staff add convenience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Queen & Single, Top Floor

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Queen & Single, Top Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2016
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Standard Queen & Single Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Garden View Queen & 2 singles | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Garden View Queen & 2 singles

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Suite Top Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden View Queen Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Garden View Queen Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Suite Ground Floor

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Suite Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Garden View Queen & Single, Ground Floor

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Garden View Queen & Single, Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Garden View Queen & Single, Top Floor

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Garden View Queen & Single, Top Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Garden View Queen Top Floor

1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Garden View Queen Top Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Garden View King Top Floor

Garden View King Top Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Garden View King Top Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Queenstown, West Coaster Motel is in the city center and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nelson Falls and West Coast Range Regional Reserve, while West Coast Wilderness Railway and The Paragon Theatre are cultural highlights. Queenstown Library and Queenstown Town Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Batchelor Street, Queenstown, TAS, 7467

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • West Coast Wilderness Railway - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Paragon Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queenstown Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nelson Falls - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hall's Creek Station - 17 min drive
  • Burnie, TAS (BWT) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪3K's Takeaway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tracks Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Railway Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Empire Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Teez Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

West Coaster Motel

Motel remodeled in 2016 and located near Queenstown Library
Located close to Queenstown Town Hall and The Paragon Theatre, West Coaster Motel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, Prospectors Restaurant, features kids' meals and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 60 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 26-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: AUD 15 to 20 for adults and AUD 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Prospectors Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
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 8 AM - 8 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 20 for adults, and AUD 10 to 15 for children

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

West Coaster Motel
West Coaster Motel Queenstown
West Coaster Queenstown
West Coaster Motel Queenstown, Tasmania
West Coaster Motel Motel
West Coaster Motel Queenstown
West Coaster Motel Motel Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

Is West Coaster Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at West Coaster Motel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at West Coaster Motel?

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

What time is check-out at West Coaster Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is West Coaster Motel located?

Located in the heart of Queenstown, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Queenstown Library, West Coast Wilderness Railway, and Queenstown Town Hall. The Paragon Theatre and Spion Kop Lookout are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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West Coaster Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 512 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little dated but clean and warm. Staff are friendly Breakfast wasn't included so ignore that. Would definitely stay at again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Much of Queenstown was run down, much like this hotel, but all good and acceptable. Very prompt service when needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Parking beneath an awning outside the rooms that covered about half the length of a vehicle was a bonus in wet weather.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean,facilities were very useful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was good Staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable & quiet, next to a beautiful creek 🌻
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room. Enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Nice young family running the business
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff best meals in town lovely place to stay overall perfect will definitely be returning
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Amenities
Very enjoyable stay, staff service excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property but immaculately clean and quiet. Best restaurant meal we've had in a long time. The steak is a must!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to town, amenities where great plus laundry facilities..very friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property easy walking distance to the town and wilderness railway and town lookout, easy drive to other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Staff & service
Only stayed overnight, motel is dated but clean with good staff and enjoyed a great Pizza from their kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great little motel with plenty of food options. The pizza was amazing. Ther perfect little stopover and super friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay, comfortable beds, low cost
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Billy

Liked: Staff & service
Good dining facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable budget motel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, nice quiet area and an easy walk into town. Was very central to local attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very welcoming and attentive, friendly chat and also helpful with information about the area and what to do and see.. The food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Basic motel. Old but clean. Just somewhere to sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't fault the service, friendliness and helpfulness at the motel. Despite the facility being a bit older it was spotlessly clean. The pizzas were great too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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