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Cara Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Maryborough with free parking

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Single)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room) | Dining

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Double Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
196 Walker Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650

What's nearby

  • Queens Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mary Poppins Statue - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Police Paddock Conservation Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Maryborough Station - 3 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Creek Road Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Happy Days Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cara Motel

Property highlights
Cara Motel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Cara Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, toasters and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cara Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cara Motel?

As of 10 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cara Motel on 14 June 2025 start from AU$148.5, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cara Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cara Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cara Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cara Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Cara Motel located?

Situated in Maryborough, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Jacob Park and Ted Beddows Park. Moffat Park and R W Lupton Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Cara Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 279 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay and would choose again and would recomend.

10/10

Friendly staff,clean room, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Breakfast was very affordable and very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

On arrival the staff were excellent, motel over all was very clean and tidy exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

iT WAS CONVENIENT TO WHERE WE NEEDED TO GO .It was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Excellent service from staff. A very enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Friendly staff, very clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

Very friendly front desk staff!!! Room was clean and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Owners very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

The staff were very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Very friendly staff, rooms were very clean. Really nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Great value for money, immaculate, and even though I was a late check-in the staff were onsite and happy to help me detach and park my trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Very nice , clean and quiet with undercover parking .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Only there for a night but everyone was very nice and welcome. Rooms were clean and it was just a very nice and relaxing night there:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Property was very clean and tidy and was beautifully quiet. Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

I found the room spotless and the staff could not do enough to make my stay memorial I would recommend Cara the place to stay when visiting Maryborough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Like I just indicated - quite, clean and very friendly staff - what more do you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10

Although the reception lady was nice and supportive however the room was dirty and found hairs on my bed which was disgusting , door handle was dirty …
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Love this motel, have stayed there on the two occasions I have stayed in the area. The only motel I have ever stayed at that had room deodoriser in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Cara Motel was a great place to stay, reasonably priced, clean, comfortable and close opposite the hospital. The bed was super comfortable. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Great staff freindly and helpful

10/10

Was everything I needed. Owners very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Nice rooms with renovated bathrooms. Lovely owners

10/10

Super clean! Friendly, quiet and great value for money. Cafe next door has the best coffee in town!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Great little motel with friendly proprietor. Attention to detail in the well maintained room. Couldn’t have been happier with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022