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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

★★★ 2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, AU

8.6 guest rating· 1792 reviews

About this hotel

Stunning Waterfront Location

Experience breathtaking views of Boathaven Bay at Colonial Palms Motor Inn. With 2 pools, an outdoor spa, and rooms overlooking tropical gardens or the bay, relaxation is guaranteed.

Al Fresco Dining and Bay Views

Indulge in a culinary delight at our restaurant with al fresco dining and panoramic bay views. Savor delicious meals while immersing yourself in the beauty of the surroundings.

Convenient Base for Island Exploration

Located just 1 km from Airlie Beach, our inn is the perfect starting point to explore the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Unwind in our garden oasis or enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar.

Book your stay at Colonial Palms Motor Inn for a memorable waterfront getaway!

Rooms & rates

One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Queen Apartment with Bay View

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed, Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

Poolside King Room

Sleeps 3 · 31 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Queen room with single and Balcony and Bayview

Sleeps 3 · 31 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

King Room

Sleeps 2 · 31 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

One-Bedroom Apartment with Bay View

Sleeps 2 · 34 m² · Double bed, Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Allergy-free room
  • Baby safety gates
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.61792 reviews

+ Location+ Friendly staff+ Great breakfastNeed for updated roomsRepetitive breakfast options
Cleanliness8.1
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.5
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.5

We had a lovely week

8.0

The breakfast was excellent and so were the staff

The bathroom was a bit tired and in need of an update. The shower was a bit unreliable with pressure.

Bernadette · AU · 2026-07-25

Nice place

10.0

Our room was clean and spacious. Nice friendly staff. Nice quiet location a few minutes walk to town.

The breakfast coffee was only individual sachets, which isn’t good for the environment and tastes bad. Brewed coffee would be nicer.

Karen · AU · 2026-07-23

Overnight Stay

8.0

Enjoyable overnight stay. Comfortable bed and clean room. Lovely continental breakfast.

S9952JLsusank · MELBOURNE, VICTORIA · 2026-07-21

Comfy & clean

9.0

Comfy bed & clean.

Nothing

Maria · AU · 2026-07-21

Overnight Stay

9.0

The room had everything we needed for an overnight stay. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. A continental breakfast was included in the price.

Nothing

Susan · AU · 2026-07-21

Guest review

8.0

Staff friendly and helpful. Bed comfy. Nice size shower. Great location as we had booked a boat trip the next day and was in walking distance. Parking good.

The walls seem to be paper thin and we could hear every bit of noise. We were very disappointed that when booked it said "breakfast included" but we found out that it was just a "continental breakfast" of toast, cereals, fruit and pastries and instant coffee. Anything else you had to pay for including a decent cup of coffee. It needs to be changed to "continental breakfast included". Was definitely not worth the price we paid.

Barbara · AU · 2026-07-20

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.