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4.3 out of 5

"Loved the two bedrooms that we had. Perfect for our short stay in Emerald. " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 21 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

At Route 66 Motor Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Emerald Botanic Gardens and Emerald Golf Club. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and LCD TVs.

Restaurant 66 is open for breakfast and dinner. The motel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Emerald motel include Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre and Emerald Hospital.

Queen Room Upstairs

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$143* Per night/room 22 Mar. - 23 Mar.

Deluxe Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Queen Patio Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Two Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Route 66 Motor Inn ratings based on 141 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Route 66 Motor Inn

Everyone (89) Couples (27) Family (17)
1 out of 5
Full of drunken coal mine workers noisy all night loud early morning no parking available. It is by far the worst hotel I have ever stayed at

Posted by on 9 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Oct. 2023 by Anu

Dear Donna,We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your stay. We take your feedback seriously and will work to address the noise and parking issues. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.

5 out of 5
Loved the two bedrooms that we had. Perfect for our short stay in Emerald.

Posted by on 21 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Sep. 2023 by nag

Thank you so much! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Emerald. Providing our guests a comfortable and enjoyable experience is always our top priority. If there's anything else you loved or any suggestions you have we'd love to hear it.We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!

5 out of 5
Parking was a bit tight and hard to park in some area's, especially with a one way drive through but other than that, it was good, i would stay here again

Posted by on 13 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Sep. 2023 by nag

I appreciate your feedback about the parking situation at the location. It's valuable to know that it was a bit tight and challenging, particularly with the one-way drive-through. However, I'm glad to hear that aside from this inconvenience, you had a good experience and would consider staying there again. Your input will likely be helpful for both the management and future guests. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Aug. 2023 by chandu

Thank you, Mark.

3 out of 5
Room 56 was very spacious however the air-conditioner control didn't work and l nearly fell off the toilet seat because it wasn't fixed securely.

Posted by on 23 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Aug. 2023 by chandu

Hi Chris, Sorry for the inconvenience. Next time we are sure it won't repeat again.

3 out of 5
Tired room Broken toilet seat Noisy buses late and early for mine workers and Railway workers living on site. Meal on-site was fair.

Posted by on 4 May 2023

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5 out of 5
Can walking to Main Street without an issue, but still away from all the traffic noise

Posted by on 17 Mar. 2023

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4 out of 5
Very close to town and also property was very clean and tidy.

Posted by on 29 Jan. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5
We always stay here. It’s always clean and comfortable with an easy checkin. What a great place to stay!

Posted by on 22 Jan. 2023

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About the Route 66 Motor Inn

Location 2 Opal Street, Emerald, QLD 4720

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Route 66 Motor Inn also features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Emerald motel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2009
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby , Offsite parking reservations required

Transport

  • Train station: Emerald Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Route 66 Motor Inn offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. This Emerald motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Restaurant 66 - This bar serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM.
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with 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

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.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 24 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Hotel Names

  • Route 66 Motor Emerald
  • Route 66 Motor Inn
  • Route 66 Motor Inn Emerald
  • Route 66 Motor Inn Motel
  • Route 66 Motor Inn Emerald
  • Route 66 Motor Inn Motel Emerald

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

National Rating

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

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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.