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Cooktown Motel

Cook, Queensland

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 1.2 km to Endeavour Park and 1.2 km to Cooktown Botanic Gardens

Near shopping centersOnly 1.2 km to Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery and 1.3 km to Kuku Bulkaway Aboriginal Art Gallery

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3.7/5

GoodFrom 41 reviews

5.0/53 Jan 2026

Shannon • Solo Trip

Yes the staff are lovely and very helpful. And the room was spotless thankyou Shannon

5.0/517 Nov 2025

James • Family Trip

Yes great

5.0/514 Sep 2025

Hai • Solo Trip

It is a safe location that is quiet at night. Onsite parking, aircon works fine and share facilities are fine. Close to the main strip.

5.0/524 Aug 2025

oga • Couple Trip

Hotel manager and his wife work very hard to maintain the hotel. Someday I would like to visit Cooktown Motel again.

5.0/519 Jun 2025

lynece • Family Trip

WONDERFUL

5.0/519 Jun 2023

David • Solo Trip

I think a lot of previous reviews can be dis-regarded as there is new management there. The new boss ( Col ) is right on top of managing this place. For the properties age it is very clean and tidy. I had one of the ensuite rooms and was very happy - comfy bed / airco / lotsa hot water. Plenty of onsite parking and if you want - full kitchen / cooking facilities available. If you're doing Cooktown on a budget, I 101% recommend this place.

5.0/516 Nov 2022

Edmund • Couple Trip

For a budget accommodation, this property went beyond my basic expectation. The room was well-appointed, clean, spacious and has good ventillation. Hotel manager was very welcoming and transparent in his communication. If affordability and practicality are your main travel considerations, this property is highly recommended should beautiful Cooktown be in your bucket list.

5.0/522 Sep 2022

Danny • Couple Trip

Clean,tidy,modern,quiet,walk to town,friendly service.

5.0/55 Aug 2022

David • Couple Trip

DONT BOOK ON LASTMINUTE.com. As they take your money without consulting with the property managers and create other rooms that don’t exist so beware of LASTMINUTE. com as they are uncontactable and take your money without any refund. Absolute scamming site. Lesson learnt is to contact the Motel or Hotel direct and get a better deal and the correct info on hand.

4.0/515 Oct 2025

Michael • Couple Trip

Super nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Wir habe bei unserer Ankunft gleich ein paar Tips fürs Sightseeing bekommen. Das Zimmer war sauber und gemütlich, jedoch, wie bei den meisten Motels, mit ein bisschen Sanierungsstaus. Leider war der Pool bei unserem Aufenthalt wegen Renovierungsarbeiten gesperrt. Dies war aber auch hier bei Hotels.com benannt, was ich leider übersehen hatte.

4.0/58 Oct 2025

Hari • Family Trip

The manager was very friendly and helpful.

4.0/518 Aug 2025

Raymond

This property has the feel of a hostel but it is clean and has a camp kitchen which is extensively equipped. Initially we had an issue with keys fitting doirs and room not made up. The host imnediately upgraded us, with apology, to a room with an ensuite and fully equipped kitchen. The facility to cook food via the camp kitchen or in room is one we valued as the food choices in town were expensie and not to our taste. The bathrooms were well stocked with soaps, shampoos and body wash normally expected with higher cost hotels. The beds were very comfortable. The staff were amicable and helpful at all times. I would stay again.

4.0/525 Jun 2025

DAVID • Solo Trip

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.

4.0/54 Jun 2025

mark • Family Trip

Good location but needs TLC

4.0/513 Jan 2025

Victoria • Couple Trip

Friendly stuff overall, it’s okay

4.0/53 Sep 2024

Dr Tony

It was very nice

4.0/515 Jul 2024

Helen • Solo Trip

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.

4.0/52 Jul 2024

Angela

Great communication with the staff. Simple and effective accommodation

4.0/524 Jun 2024

Kenneth • Trip with Friends

Older style motel. Great for short stay. Needs some maintenance but is being slowly renovated. Friendly staff. One problem was attended to immediately.

4.0/522 Sep 2023

Shelley • Trip with Friends

Friendly checkin, gardens lush, close to town.

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9 Boundary St, Cooktown, Queensland, AU

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Cooktown Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an international Visa or Mastercard card.Please note that Cooktown Motel does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.Children are welcome, but are not permitted to stay in dormitory rooms.Children aged 17 need a letter from a parent/legal guardian to stay in dormitory rooms.If children are 16 or under, they will need a parent/legal guardian aged over 21 to stay with them in a private room.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-7:00 PM

Check-out10:00

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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Cooktown Motel

Cooktown Motel Location
Located in Cooktown, Cooktown Motel is within a 5-minute drive of James Cook Museum and Cooktown History Centre. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bicentennial Park.

Cooktown Motel Facility and Service
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a living plant wall.

Cooktown Motel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Important Information
The property will be renovating from September 22 2025 to December 31 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.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - Sat, 18 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children