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Downs Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers relax in a peaceful garden or enjoy favorite brews at the on-site cafe at this motel where staff members consistently earn praise for their attentiveness

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Downs Motel is conveniently near Toowoomba Base Hospital and City Golf Club. Guests love the peaceful garden, on-site coffee shop, and laundry facilities. The helpful staff gets consistent praise. Amenities include free self-parking and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Family Kitchenette Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Single Kitchnette

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Single | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Single

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

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Queen Studio Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Toowoomba, Downs Motel is in the city center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Toowoomba Showgrounds. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Toowoomba travel guide
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669 Ruthven Street, South Toowoomba, QLD, 4350

What's nearby

  • Empire Theatre
    Empire Theatre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Laurel Bank Park
    Laurel Bank Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Queens Park
    Queens Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • City Golf Club
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grand Central Shopping Centre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Toowoomba Station
    5 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wellbean Co
    13 min walk
  • Volcanic Brewing
    8 min walk
  • Piccolo Papa
    13 min walk
  • Stellarosa
    2 min walk
  • The vintage cafe
    4 min walk

About this property

Downs Motel

Motel near Grand Central Shopping Centre
Located close to Toowoomba Base Hospital and City Golf Club, Downs Motel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Downs Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 9 to 29 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 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
Please note: pets are only permitted in rooms labeled as pet friendly. Guests booked in these rooms who plan to bring a pet must contact the property in advance. The listed pet fee is collected onsite from guests who bring a pet.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 9 to 29 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Downs Motel Toowoomba
Downs Motel
Downs Toowoomba
Downs Motel South Toowoomba
Downs Motel Motel
Downs Motel South Toowoomba
Downs Motel Motel South Toowoomba

Frequently asked questions

Is Downs 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 Downs Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Downs Motel?

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

Does Downs Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Downs Motel located?

Located in South Toowoomba, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Central Shopping Centre and City Golf Club. Empire Theatre and Toowoomba Base Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). Toowoomba Station is 22 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

Downs Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 800 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Over all was pretty happy with the cleanliness and staff place could do with a bit of an up date but for the money it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money, could do with a refurbished. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy. Needs a good refurb. Some main road noise. Staff were super friendly though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter Dixon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and bed made every day
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was basic but clean .it was in a good location. Nice and quite. Didnt see any staff. We had to ring to get keys and drop off keys in a box when we left. Overall good experience. Just a little weird that the motel was in a shopping complex. A good stay overall. They did clean the rooms and make the bed up everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent. The lady went out her way to print map &directions to local resturants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Cochrane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, comfortable bed, hot shower, polite and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was old but very clean the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities
Helpful staff. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent very clean &, tidy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
WOW. Great value for money. Rooms whilst basic are clean and location is walking distance to Toowoomba cbd.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

Jewel of a motel

We stay at the Downs often as it is very convenient to the CBD, has plenty of parking inside & out, very obliging owner. It is great value & is one of the cleanest motels we have stayed in for its age. Comfy bed, excellent shower & the list goes on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

Always great 👍

Just a great motel that is great value, clean as a new pin and very central to the CBD & heaps of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely. Work needs doing in the room I had. Otherwise very comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and peaceful place in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet considering it is on a main road. Plenty of parking, if only in the car park at the entrance of the motel. Staff are great. All up very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely receptionist is friendly and welcoming. Room is spacious and though ‘older’ it’s been upgraded, is in excellent repair, and very well kept. Clean, tidy, fresh, cozy with great reverse cycle air conditioning. Curtains lovely & effective in darkening the room. Nicely decorated too. Very good amenities, microwave & bar fridge with freezer. Only a few stairs to access verandah to my room. All round FANTASTIC stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel for the money, easy to find, good parking for my bicycle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleased with the room, perfect for the family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite being an older Motel, the cleanliness is second to none. The management were very friendly and accommodating. The rain shower was great and the bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it was one of the cheaper places in Toowoomba, the room was very good. It was exactly what we needed for two people. Many thanks to the management.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan

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

Central location and comfortable room

Central location and comfortable room with a kitchenette and plenty of space. Good value for a comfortable and quiet motel for a few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so lovely, friendly staff just a really nice place. We qill beback when we have another hospital appointment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025