Independent in Kin Kora from AU$97

"The receptionist who greeted us was absolutely lovely, setting a warm and welcoming tone for our stay. The room itself exceeded expectations, especially for the price. It was surprisingly spacious for a studio apartment, spotlessly clean & tidy, with fantastic views over the harbour and a central location within walking distance of restaurants, bars, cafes, and shopping. We were also delighted to find a washing machine and dryer—an unexpected bonus. Being a week into a longer holiday up and down the Queensland Coast, it was great to be able to refresh our luggage. The only very minor downside was the lack of glassware, with just one wine glass and no champagne glasses. As our stopover happened to be on New Year’s Eve, my partner ended up drinking our lovely bottle of champagne out of a cup. But hey, it still tasted great, and it made for a funny memory—especially since the rest of the kitchenette was so well-stocked with cookware that you could practically host a dinner party… if only there had been a stovetop or oven! All in all, we found the whole experience amusing and had a fantastic stay. This will definitely be our new go-to road trip stopover!"

"It was clean and tidy and close to the city center"

"We chose this hotel as it was pet friendly as we were travelling with our cat Raven. Room was small but cosy. Floor felt a little slippery especially when you got out of the shower. There was no wifi in the room that we stayed in, but that was OK. The staff text me to let me know where the key for the room would be and when checking out, we just had to drop it back in the key return box. Simple and easy! Would definitely stay there again!"

"We chose this hotel because it was pet friendly and we were able to travel with our cat, Raven. As we were running a bit late, the staff text me to let me know where I could find the room key. It was quick and easy. Bed was comfy and the best feature was the shower! The water pressure was brilliant! Definitely would stay there again"

"An excellent property, great location, and wonderful service."

"Nice comfortable place to stay. Clean and quiet. Definately recommend."

"Very comfortable nice swimming pool and poker machines. Good restaurants "

"Good parking "

"We only had one night on our road trip but the following morning I got up and walked to the beach, which was amazing. Fantastic owners who took great care of us arriving at a late hour. Highly recommend. "