3.5 Star Hotel

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, Australia View Map

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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

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Airlie Beach is your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands - and Colonial Palms Motor Inn is your gateway to Airlie Beach. Overlooking the waters of Boathaven Bay, we're just 0.6 mi from the heart of Airlie Beach - close enough to walk to the marina, the restaurants and the water's edge, but tucked away enough to actually switch off when you get back. Spend your days exploring the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, then return to two lagoon pools, an outdoor spa, and an on-site restaurant and bar with sweeping bay views. End the day with happy hour on the deck, watching the sun go down over Boathaven Bay. Every room looks out over the tropical gardens, pool, or the calm waters of Boathaven Bay - so the holiday feeling starts the moment you arrive. Hamilton Island Airport is less than 22 mi away. Mackay is a 90-minute drive. And everything in Airlie Beach is a short stroll from your door. Check-in from 3pm. Two lagoon pools. A restaurant and bar steps from your room. Breakfast, then the reef. That's the Colonial Palms experience.

677 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Staff
9.2
Location
8.7

What Guests Say

  • “The location was terrific - everything was within a short walkable distance. The staff members, especially the manager were so helpful…”
  • “I really liked the place — the free breakfast was a nice touch. It’s in a great spot, close to town. The stay was simple but…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview1/4

Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

280 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Queen Apartment with Balcony and Views1/1

Queen Apartment with Balcony and Views

410 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
King Room1/3

King Room

334 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
1 Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Views1/2

1 Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Views

410 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Children's high chair
Queen room with single and Balcony and Bayview1/4

Queen room with single and Balcony and Bayview

334 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
One-Bedroom Apartment with Bay View1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment with Bay View

366 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Sofabed or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 677 reviews

    Location

    8.7

    Cleanliness

    8.5

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • The location was terrific - everything was within a short walkable distance. The staff members, especially the manager were so helpful and friendly! They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience staying at the hotel! ?
    • I really liked the place — the free breakfast was a nice touch. It’s in a great spot, close to town. The stay was simple but comfortable, and happy hour was lovely. The pool was beautiful, just a bit too cold for me.
    • Breakfast was great. The accommodation was clean, the pool was clean and enjoyable.

    Cons -

    • We requested to stay an extra hour for our shuttle, but were refused, even though the room hadn’t been cleaned before we left. We had to wait in the heat and left feeling uncomfortable. A little more flexibility or customer service would have made a big difference. Most of the staff were lovely throughout our stay, but the receptionist on our final day was quite dismissive and standoffish, which left a disappointing last impression.
    • The bathroom was dated and the towels were worn.
    • Not really anything
    Business Traveler (67)Solo Traveler (146)Traveling as Couple (781)Family with Young Children (243)Family with Teens (2)Senior Traveler (7)Group Traveler (109)Total (1,302)
    10WuyuPosted on: 7-3-2024

    The location was terrific - everything was within a short walkable distance. The staff members, especially the manager were so helpful and friendly! They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience staying at the hotel! ?

    8Brittini R.Posted on: 12-7-2025

    I really liked the place — the free breakfast was a nice touch. It’s in a great spot, close to town. The stay was simple but comfortable, and happy hour was lovely. The pool was beautiful, just a bit too cold for me.

    We requested to stay an extra hour for our shuttle, but were refused, even though the room hadn’t been cleaned before we left. We had to wait in the heat and left feeling uncomfortable. A little more flexibility or customer service would have made a big difference. Most of the staff were lovely throughout our stay, but the receptionist on our final day was quite dismissive and standoffish, which left a disappointing last impression.

    5LeoniePosted on: 11-6-2025

    Breakfast was great. The accommodation was clean, the pool was clean and enjoyable.

    The bathroom was dated and the towels were worn.

    10KannanPosted on: 11-3-2025

    They have got 2 pools, when you have rooms at ground floor you can reach pool from your balcony doors. Stayed in family room it’s really good both for adults and kids. Got separate TVs in both the rooms. Got oven, kitchen utensils, mini fridge, dining table. Car parking facility is amazing, I parked just in front of my room.

    Not really anything

    6ClementinePosted on: 10-27-2025

    Entrance, restaurant and patio area

    Tropical pool area, birds

    1Laura L.Posted on: 9-30-2025

    Terrace couldn't be used Strange smell in roomHear every noise from the people on the first floor

    7EricPosted on: 9-19-2025

    Staff were exceptional. Food was great. Service was great. View and pool were very nice. Enjoyed my stay.

    Ants all over the window sill. Didn't get in bc had the curtain shut, but gross. Noisy road nearby. Needs some work but think it's all doable.

    10JodiPosted on: 7-18-2025

    Clean, friendly ,helpful

    Small dinner menu but what we had was delicious

    7DavidPosted on: 7-5-2025

    Friendly staff, nice happy hour beautiful views. Comfortable room.

    8SarahPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Loved the size of the room, location is everything and it was tucked away but still close enough to walk to the main hive. Stunning view in both daylight and night

    The main ceiling fan was broken but the aircon worked great. The tv in the bedroom was far too small and was not a smart tv so not able use Netflix etc

    6CarmenPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Staff very friendly

    Our room was not made up and no new towels.

    10JanPosted on: 4-28-2025

    The restaurant and the Dinner was really good. The Room was clean and had nice view over the coast. The Staff was very friendly and helpful. Felt really welcome. Would absolutely stay there again.

    Nothing to criticize.

    10PennyPosted on: 4-26-2025

    Great location. Good pool, fabulous staff

    9AlicePosted on: 4-26-2025

    The pool was beautiful, the old school charm was beautiful. The staff were absolutely lovely.The view was beautiful- really all around a very pleasant stay. We stay in Airlie a lot, and this was our first time at the Colonial. We will definitely be back

    The rooms are quite tired, in particular the bathrooms

    7AlanPosted on: 4-26-2025

    The room was a good size and the staff were excellent

    The restaurant and drinks were expensive

    8MariaPosted on: 4-25-2025

    Continental Breakfast was value for money,plenty of variety, setting was good,would have been great except for the weather! Will definitely be back!

    6ChrisPosted on: 4-17-2025

    Basic equipment (microwave), room was clean. Ca. 10 minutes walk to Airlie Beach center. The staff was friendly, and we were allowed to enter our rooms before the official check-in time.

    9JohnPosted on: 4-13-2025

    Very welcoming reception staff. Nice restaurant. Free parking outside room. Nice view.

    8WonderererPosted on: 4-13-2025

    Friendly staff.

    Good location, near the port, but not the town center. It's walkable. If you have a lot of luggage, you do need to drag them up a big hill.

    10CarolePosted on: 4-7-2025

    Staff very friendly good location close to the marina,, great food in the hotel restaurant would love to come back here one day

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Fence around pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Pool with view

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual "Schoolies Week" period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period. Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Colonial Palms Motor Inn

    2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach

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