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Merino Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in St. George with free airport shuttle and seasonal outdoor pool

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Twin Room, Multiple Beds
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Front of property
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

Explore the area

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78 Victoria St, St. George, QLD, 4487
  • The Unique Egg
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Jack Taylor Weir
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

St. George

At Merino Motor Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of The Unique Egg and within 15 minutes of Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The motel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class St. George motel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Jack Taylor Weir and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Riversands Winery.
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What's nearby

  • The Unique Egg - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jack Taylor Weir - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Riversands Winery - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobb & Co Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Asian Pearl Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Australian Hotel/motel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stevie Jean's Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪River's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Merino Motor Inn

Motel in St. George with free airport shuttle and seasonal outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Merino Motor Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star St. George motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Merino Motor Inn offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 272 reviews
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 September and close on 30 April.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Merino Motor Inn St. George
Merino Motor Inn
Merino Motor St. George
Merino Motor
Merino Motor Inn Motel
Merino Motor Inn St. George
Merino Motor Inn Motel St. George

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Merino Motor Inn?

Yep, Merino Motor Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Merino Motor Inn?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merino Motor Inn on 29 Aug 2025 start from AU$187.28, 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.

Does Merino Motor Inn have a pool?

Merino Motor Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from September 01 to April 30).

Does Merino Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Merino Motor Inn?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Merino Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Merino Motor Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Merino Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Merino Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel has very limited reception hours which is not convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location andvery easy to walk in to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Fine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room with parking in front.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Melita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was very disappointed when found long dark hair strands on pillowcase. Grabbed spare pillow out of cupboard and found dirty marks on pillowcase so thought I would get other spare pillow. Looked clean but when I layed down pillow had a dirty smell to it. Shower was good. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a clean and tidy motel and rooms were very spacious. Laundry facilities which was a bonus after being out west for a gew days.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is ok and handy to food places like pubs etc. But had registered power outage as gave when checked in ,BUT no couple bottles of water as no water for showers etc. Then had cope with it all or someone come over clean leaking fridge so we had to do it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a short stay. Very friendly checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deb

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

Friendly staff, on-site restaurant handy

Central location, walking distance to supermarket etc. Staff were welcoming and friendly, which was lovely after a long day on the road. We appreciated the on-site restaurant being open and enjoyed our meal and a glass of wine each, with our dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to be unhappy about Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room with comfy bed. Choice of fan or aircon to keep you cool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, great service, quiet aircon that was put on before we arrived!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Clean, comfortable, convenient motel

Part of my trip from Adelaide to Townsville. St George is a beautiful, clean and tidy town Stayed at the Merino motor inn one night but would stay a longer time if I’m ever up that way again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Great for a stop over bed was comfortable and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bernice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the bed very comfy and plenty of space in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022