Arkana Motel

3.0 star property

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Comfort Twin Room (Pet Friendly Dogs Only) | View from room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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46 Ferry Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650
  • Place, Queens Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Maryborough Base Public Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Apartment, Pool View, Poolside

  • 200 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 Queen Beds, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 3 Twin Trundle Beds

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Pool Access, Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

Arkana Motel

Riverwalk motel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has self parking and laundry facilities. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
Arkana Motel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Arkana Motel, you're just a quick walk from Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum. Features include an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and self parking (surcharge).
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a vending machine
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum and Portside
As a guest of Arkana Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Arkana Motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Maryborough motel.


Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 1 per week)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 1 per week
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7:00 PM.

Property is also known as

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Arkana Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 212 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid good money for a room that is falling apart and in need of repairs and old. Toilet not secured to floor. Could see through curtains as well as alot of yelling outside by a group of men late hours of the night. Teenagers fighting n swearing at each other. Won't be staying there again and differently not worth $150 odd dollars for a night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
We liked the having to not see reception and have codes sent via text to enter the room etc. The beds were comfy. Sheets could have fit the queen bed better. There was a smell in the bathroom that was a mixture of musty and mouldy and the toilet wasn’t sealed to the floor. It was a bit rocky. Overall good stay for a quick stay. Staff were fantastic when I did get to speak to them. I think there may be a renovation going on
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noah

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
got yelled at for apparently speeding over the 5km/hr limit. threatened that my windscreen would be smashed. definitely was not going fast as foot was on the brake. the room stunk like there was a combination of cigarettes, mould and dust with cleaning products to mask.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Catfish. Nice people running it but it is awful. They do the best they can.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired

It was run down and the bathroom wasn’t clean with hairs on the sink, mould on shower grouting and unclean bench in bathroom. The bed was comfortable and clean though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Couldn't stay there. No privacy. Couldn't even watch tv without anyone seeing what you're doing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Missing a curtain, had to request a blanket to cover window. Kittens in the room, room smelt like cat urine. Was the last room available in town, wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexis

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. I booked the business room which is advertised as soundproof, pillow menu etc. As a business traveller you need to be able to sleep, there was no sound proofing, the photo on web site showed Venetian blinds and black out curtains, there was no blind and only light curtain so as soon as the sun comes up it is beaming through the window. Room next door was making noise until after midnight and with paper thin walls meant you heard everything. The room was booked for two nights but after the first night checked out and found another hotel in town go to. Tried to get a refund but was rejected. The room is definitely not what it presented to be on the web site. Trailer full of rubbish out the front, old fridge just chucked on the ground. Stay away from this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caitlin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgustingly dirty, urine stench and wet patches on carpet. I had to request disinfectant from management so I could sanitise everything before settling in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The prostitute working next door to our room ..all night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Management had to rebut door lock
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Never stay there

The place was an absolute mess, people sitting on the ground in the car park, todlers running around the car park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Very basic, two single beds, management was great though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would like our money back This place has a bad name in Maryborough Qld Don’t recommend this motel My number 0418 760089 Low cost accommodation for the local trouble makers Would not recommend this motel to anyone Once again- please refund our moneys
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Geraldine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good bed and shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

rabin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

TIMOTHY

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price we paid the place needs an overhaul. Paint job fresh up the place. Upgrade bathroom’s. put real windows on not louvers to help with noisy traffic. The pool does not look very inviting everything in the rooms are old and outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is well loved property and the staff look after it. The staff are very approachable and made the stay great. Parking and secure. Close to town. Not noisy even tho it’s just off the highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable Staff were welcoming and friendly 😊

8/10 Good

Shalendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good. Liked the self service BBQ. Recommended highly. Very quiet and comfortable

8/10 Good

Leszek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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