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4.2 out of 5

"Clean very safe recommend this for family’s or any traveler " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 24 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Rockhampton awaits you at Discovery Parks - Rockhampton. You'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Stockland Shopping Centre and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Rockhampton Art Gallery. Highlights at this holiday park include 2 outdoor swimming pools and in-room free WiFi.

You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and all 81 accommodations feature coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and irons/ironing boards. Weekly housekeeping is available.

Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, kids' swimming pool, waterslide, and pool loungers. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Norman Gardens holiday park include Rockhampton Heritage Village and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo.

Standard Studio Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$155* Per night/room 18 Apr. - 19 Apr.

Deluxe 3 Bedroom Cabin

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Superior Studio Unit

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior 1 Bedroom Cabin

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Studio Cabin

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Discovery Parks - Rockhampton ratings based on 733 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Discovery Parks - Rockhampton

Everyone (327) Couples (93) Students (1) Family (302)
5 out of 5
Clean very safe recommend this for family’s or any traveler

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
room was very good clean modern downside was television continually lost signal every couple of minutes

Posted by on 17 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
The palm tree dropping rotten seed on my car

Posted by on 12 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Mar. 2024 by Discovery Parks

G’day Jeremy, thanks for taking 5 to leave your kind words and staying with us at Discovery Parks - Rockhampton. We’re happy to know you enjoyed your stay but are sorry to hear about the palm tree seeds. Please know we’ll follow this up with our Maintenance team directly. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, the Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

5 out of 5
the water and pools where great the Kids love it

Posted by on 3 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Feb. 2024 by Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

G'day daniel, thanks for staying with us at Discovery Parks - Rockhampton and leaving us your fantastic 10 out of 10 rating! We do our best to provide an excellent time for our guests and are so happy you think we nailed it this time around. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind Regards,

5 out of 5
A wonderful experience especially with the children. They were entertained constantly with the pool, waterslide and other activities in between. Greatly enjoyed our stay.

Posted by on 22 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Jan. 2024 by Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

G’day Donna, thanks for staying with us at Discovery Parks - Rockhampton. We’re so glad to read you had an awesome time with us and especially loved the waterpark for you and the kids! It’s great to cool off and we love providing a fun and friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy. We’ll be sure to let our management team know of your feedback. Thanks for taking 5 to leave your review. Kind Regards, the Discovery Parks team.

5 out of 5
Nice and quiet area to relax over night

Posted by on 6 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Jan. 2024 by Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

G’day Ian, thanks for taking 5 to leave your feedback and staying with us at Discovery Parks - Rockhampton. We’re over the moon to read you loved your time with us and especially enjoyed our awesome location. We hope to welcome you back again soon to enjoy it all over again! Kind Regards, the Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Dec. 2023

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11 Feb. 2024 by Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

G’day thanks for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us at Discovery Parks - Rockhampton. We're happy to read you loved your time with us! We look forward to having you stay with us again. Kind Regards

5 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Feb. 2024 by Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

G’day, thanks for staying with us at Discovery Parks - Rockhampton. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards

1 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Feb. 2024 by Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

Hi, thanks for joining us at Discovery Parks - Rockhampton. We’re beyond sorry to read of the troubles during your stay. We do our best to provide a fun and happy environment to all of our guests and are disappointed we missed the mark in this case. We understand your feedback and will pass it directly on to management to follow up as need be. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Kind Regards

4 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Feb. 2024 by Discovery Parks - Rockhampton team.

G’day, thanks for taking the time to leave your wonderful words! We always aim to provide an awesome holiday for all of our guests and are so pleased to know we got it right. We hope to have you over again, sooner rather than later! Kind Regards

About the Discovery Parks – Rockhampton

Location 394 Yaamba Rd, Norman Gardens, QLD 4701

Property Features

Discovery Parks - Rockhampton offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, a waterslide, and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Discovery Parks - Rockhampton. Free self parking is available. This Rockhampton holiday park is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: North Rockhampton Station (3.3 km / 2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Discovery Parks - Rockhampton offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 5:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:30 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Best Western Tropical Wanderer
  • Discovery Parks Rockhampton Hotel
  • Best Western Tropical Wanderer Resort Rockhampton
  • Best Western Tropical Wanderer Rockhampton
  • Tropical Wanderer
  • Tropical Wanderer Resort
  • Discovery Holiday Park Rockhampton Hotel
  • Discovery Parks Rockhampton Campsite Norman Gardens
  • Discovery Parks Rockhampton Norman Gardens
  • Discovery Parks Rockhampton N
  • Discovery Parks Rockhampton
  • Discovery Parks – Rockhampton
  • Discovery Parks - Rockhampton Holiday park
  • Discovery Parks - Rockhampton Norman Gardens
  • Discovery Parks - Rockhampton Holiday park Norman Gardens

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.