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Emerald Explorers Inn

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outside.
A fenced backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a house with a red roof.
A bar area with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, shelves with bottles, and hanging wine glasses.
Three bottles of liquor, a glass of a creamy beverage, and a tablecloth with text.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a fenced area, and a building with a red roof.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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Springsure Road, Emerald, QLD, 4720
  • Place, Emerald Botanic Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rifle Range Nature Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Emerald, QLD (EMD)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Pool Access, Pool View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, Pool Access, Pool View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Queen Room

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a sink.

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

Executive Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Queen Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

Executive Queen Twin Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard pet friendly room

A bathroom with a toilet, a shower with a glass door, and a window.

Standard pet friendly room

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dining table, and a small desk.

2 Bedroom Family Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Spa Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Spa Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Spa Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a kitchenette, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Spa Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive easy access room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Self-Contained Apartment

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a cabinet, and a plant.

Self-Contained Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Accessible Twin Room

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, shower, and grab bars.

Accessible Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Emerald

At Emerald Explorers Inn you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Emerald Botanic Gardens and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Rifle Range Nature Refuge. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Explorers Restaurant, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the motel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 4:30 AM and 7:30 AM. There's also RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Emerald motel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Emerald Golf Club and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Botanic Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rifle Range Nature Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Emerald Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wally McKenzie House - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Emerald Racecourse - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Emerald Station - 3 min drive
  • Emerald, QLD (EMD) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Maraboon Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mayfair Ridge Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Capricornian - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Emerald Explorers Inn

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Emerald Explorers Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Emerald motel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Emerald Explorers Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. 42-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 4:30 AM to 7:30 AM for a fee: AUD 8 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Explorers Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 8 to 40 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

MAS Explorers Inn
Emerald Explorers
MAS Country Emerald Explorers
MAS Country Emerald Explorers Inn
Emerald Explorers Inn Motel
Emerald Explorers Inn Emerald
Emerald Explorers Inn Motel Emerald

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Emerald Explorers Inn?

Emerald Explorers Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald Explorers Inn?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Explorers Inn on 15 Sept 2026 start from AU$144, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Emerald Explorers Inn?

Yep, Emerald Explorers Inn has a free self car park.

Does Emerald Explorers Inn have a pool?

Emerald Explorers Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Emerald Explorers Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered daily between 4:30 AM and 7:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emerald Explorers Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Emerald Explorers Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Emerald Explorers Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Emerald Explorers Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 154 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome; clean, comfortable room; good food at the restaurant; quiet. Recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and quiet. Great place to stay and very friendly happy staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little on edge of town but shops & town centre not far away. Spacious older motel but very clean & staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

Great place!

Very,clean & comfortable. Damien the manager went over & above - he is extremely attentive & professional.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, meals not the best, Restaurant closed ,dinner serve in a cardboard box,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was some sort of motor going all night - possibly on adjacent property or maybe refrigeration unit on a truck. Toilet was constantly running.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The attitude and rudeness of the reception lady was terrible . Carpet looks likes it’s never been cleaned - stains everywhere AC didn’t work and was filthy TV didn’t work Bed was also quite disgusting. I left early it was so bad and the receptionist still charged me. $220 per night is an absolute rip off. Don’t stay there - would have been better sleeping in my car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would hav expected a microwave & cutlery me mates TV worked BUT NO PIC only sound
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and comfortable dog friendly accom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place and easy to get to. Good service and the room had everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Big room, was clean & tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great all round
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Best in Emerald

This is the only place I will stay in Emerald. Reasonably priced pet friendly accommodation close to town. Whether you have a pet or not I doubt you’d find a more comfortable place. With super friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The meals were excellent in the onsite restaurant, steak was cooked to perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice, quiet, clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bill

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great hotel for business travel

Great hotel for business travel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy check in, friendly staff, clean room, quiet and a very comfortable overnighter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xxx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really relaxing stay, very clean room, and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The room was fine for an overnight stay. Really appreciated the undercover parking when it started raining. Overall an enjoyable stay and would definitely chose EEI again. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dinner in Explorers was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

nice quiet place

nice quiet place to stay. Service on front counter great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room!! Great sized room! Great staff and definitely amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021