Motel with free parking, near Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
This motel features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. All 28 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs. Other amenities that guests will find include coffee makers and electric kettles.
Tropical Gate Motor Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Tropical Gate Motor Inn, you're just a quick walk from Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available. Built in 1983, this comfortable motel has 28 rooms on 2 floors. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls. All rooms offer free WiFi and LCD TVs.
Air-conditioned accommodations with LCD TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
Just a 3-minute drive from Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and a few minutes from Rockhampton Hospital
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Tropical Gate Motor Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rockhampton motel.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Pool loungers
Accessibility
No lift
More
2 floors
Built in 1983
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: AUD 20 per accommodation, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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.
Pet fee: AUD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
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 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Tropical Gate Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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The complex itself is a dump. Ground floor room, only block out curtains. No privacy blinds so if you want natural light, everyone who walks right past your room can see right in. Lots of people smoking, drinking and talking outside our room for hours. Inside, NO toilet paper even though it had 2 roll dispensers. They were both empty. No milk provided for the coffee or tea. Half the powerpoints dont work. Fridge door inside broken so couldn't stand a soft drink bottle up. No top sheet on bed. Just a prickly wooden blanket. Pillow was like a rock. Old and run down. Cobwebs in the bathroom. Just a disgusting property. Find somewhere else to stay.
Kaylene
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Stephen
Travelled with partner
31 Aug 2025
Disliked: Amenities
No one in the office at check in time. No carpet on floor thus bed kept moving. Too noisy , very dated bathroom , very dusty odour when opened door for the first time ,just generally unpleasant stay,
Easy access, clean but old and dated. Lots of dogs staying. Neighbours noisy slamming door.
Diane
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Andrew
14 Aug 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy obviously as its on the main road. Bathrooms need a serious overhaul.
Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Luke
Travelled with family
9 Aug 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Our beds rolled all around the room when we were in them the bathroom was mouldy and slippery no shower caps the tea, sugar and coffee packets was covered in cockroach poo and there was a chair in our room that my daughter sat on and she fell through it and ended up with a gash on her back from the screws that scratched her when we investigated the seat was snapped in half and not screwed in I left a note for housekeeping.
Good bed and great little Thai takeaway next door in the other hotel. This hotel supplies breakfast (as long as you collect it yourself before 7pm or you don’t get milk or breakfast). It’s supposed to be pet friendly but it’s hard to get a pet friendly room when booking via an app.
The property is old, Requested a room on ground floor and GOT.
AC, fridge,Bed was great,comfy and clean. Only disappointment was the towels weren't renewed daily.which I thought were. Lucky there was a spare.
Barb
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Lucietta
Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Was very disappointing. Continental breakfast was only cereal and bread. Bathroom smelt horrible and shower had mould and soap scum. Fridge isn't what pictures show was a tiny bar fridge just as well I took an esky. Toaster and kettle packed away in cupboard and the tea coffee and biscuits not enough for 3 people no spare blankets for if you get cold (thankfully my daughter had her own) upon check-in guy very friendly and nice but room wasn't ready we had to wait in car for 25 minutes then walk on wet tiles. The room looked nothing like photos on wotif. If travelling and not needing Fridge with freezer space then its ok for sleeping overnight beds were comfortable but they slide on floor when you get up and down off the bed. Only 1 chair provided for 4 people. Overall 2 star rating for cleanliness and convenience. 4 star for guy who checked us in and out. He was polite friendly and apologetic. Continental breakfast isn't Continental it's literally just cereal and bread for travellers who are travelling far that's definitely a disappointment.
Not good when your room is not serviced daily. I had to ask for clean towels and toilet paper constantly. Very disappointing, as the noise from the road was so loud, very hard to sleep. The motel is old and needs renovations, which I understand but no one should have to ask for their bed to be made, clean towels daily or toilet paper. The tea/coffee/2pkts of individual biscuits were never replaced. And never had a glasses/mugs replaced. We had to wash everything in boiled water from kettle. This is just unacceptable.
Had toaster. Microwave. Kettle. Fridge.
No free tv. Bins too small . Soap holder in shower broken. Fridge door opens wrong way .under fridge rotten. Bathroom door needs replacing. Shower taps hard to turn off and leaks. Room curtain broken. Toilet seat loose.
Seams we were given this room due to going through wotif and not their system.
The room we stayed in was tidy and clean.
It had a fridge, microwave and kettle which is very convenient especially if you’re doing road trips.
They also offer some breakfast items at the reception before you need to go to room which again very convenient.
Room was renovated apart from bathroom. Very clean. For a dog friendly room which are usually the worst of the property, the room was lovely. Reception staff were welcoming and very helpful.
It’s not the motel’s fault but people were chatting outside up until around 2am. They were permanent or semi permanent guests and didn’t give two hoots for anyone. The hotel should consider moving smoking areas a long way from guests as that is where they meet up. There was traffic noise but it wasn’t bad and expected. Reception staff were the highlight, oh and the great Thai restaurant next door.