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Cara Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Maryborough with free parking

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Property grounds
Reception
Outdoor pool
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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196 Walker Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650
  • Place, Maryborough Base Public Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queens Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Dining

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Maryborough

Cara Motel places you steps from Maryborough Base Public Hospital and within a short 5-minute stroll of Jacob Park. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Maryborough motel include Ted Beddows Park and Moffat Park.
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What's nearby

  • Maryborough Base Public Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portside - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Queens Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Station Square Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Maryborough Station - 3 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Concord Street Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Lion Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Maryborough Sports Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cara Motel

Motel in Maryborough with free parking
Cara Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Maryborough motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Cara Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Maryborough motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Cara Motel.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Cara Motel?

Cara Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cara Motel?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cara Motel on 15 Nov 2025 start from AU$137.5, 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 Cara Motel?

Yep, Cara Motel has a free self car park.

Does Cara Motel have a pool?

Cara Motel has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cara Motel?

No, Cara Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cara Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cara Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Cara Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 296 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family members enjoyed the pool. Handy location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Disliked: Staff & service
I booked online but rang the staff direct an hour after booking to cancel, they were rude but said they would take care of it. More then a week later no refund, I emailed several times without resolution. Never received a refund or support.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place across from the hospital. Coffee shop right outside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
On check in I asked about "fresh" Milk. Was told it was in the fridge. No "Fresh" milk but little containers. No service to room over weekends - I do like fresh linen and towels. Considering the price I would have thought the above would be minimum.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meg

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the hospital, had a comfortable night's sleep, and the property was clean. The coffee from the espresso bar next door was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

greg

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room Itself was good with a good bed and great shower. The person on the reception desk was not very friendly and didnt really look like he wanted to be there. Not a good first impression.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and good value

Clean, quiet and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reception staff just wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing experience

Room was not serviced during the stay. TV remote didn't work properly. Smoke detector was missing from the room. Soap dispenser wasn't working. Lights tube missing from light fitting. No fresh linen or Clean Towels provided during stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although the reception lady was nice and supportive however the room was dirty and found hairs on my bed which was disgusting , door handle was dirty …
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, parking outside unit, extra pillows and blankets in wardrobe, good shower, supplied with toaster but no plates or knives.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cara Motel was a great place to stay, reasonably priced, clean, comfortable and close opposite the hospital. The bed was super comfortable. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024