An outdoor pool, a garden, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a living plant wall. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Cooktown Motel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Cooktown Motel features an outdoor pool, a garden, and a living plant wall. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cooktown Motel has designated areas for smoking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
More
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Living plant wall
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from September 22 2025 to October 15 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Swimming pool
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
Cooktown Motel Motel
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Cooktown Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 53 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 53 reviews
8 - Good
24
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 53 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 53 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews
2 - Terrible
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
DAVID
Jun 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's certainly a budget motel but the caretakers are lovely people. No toilet in the room I had so it was a communal amenities block which wasn't a problem. The pool looked really great but I didn't have a dip in it. The camp kitchen was the winner for me.
The best thing about this property is the people. Everyone I met was helpful, and the proprietor went out of her way to meet my needs.
The property is undergoing some renovation following floods, but was able to provide a good quality bed, and better extras than I got in city properties.
Great communication with the staff. Simple and effective accommodation
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Kenneth
Traveled with group
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older style motel. Great for short stay. Needs some maintenance but is being slowly renovated. Friendly staff. One problem was attended to immediately.
Over all the property was good.
The bed I slept in was hard and you could feel the springs.
When I woke I had a sore back and pressure points specially my hips.
Cristien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Coral
Aug 14, 2023
Coral
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
kym
Traveled with partner
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay for us. Value for money. Very pleasant and helpful manager.
Not safe for motorbike travellers. I wouldn’t leave my bike park in that car park. Unless I was close to it the beds. I can feel every spring when I sat on it. I walked out, did not stay found another place.