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205 reviews

Original North Australian

Original North Australian

55 Herbert Street, Bowen, 4805, Australia

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Original North Australian

Original North Australian is a 2-star motel in Bowen, Queensland, Australia. Located at 55 Herbert Street, it sits a mere 0.1mi from the city center.

Amenities include free private parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a private entrance, and on-site parking. Soundproof rooms, non-smoking rooms, a patio, and free toiletries add extra comfort.

It has 205 reviews from travelers, reflecting the experiences shared about this Bowen stay.

Located in Bowen, Queensland, this 2-star motel sits at 55 Herbert Street, a mere 0.1mi from the city center. Practical comforts include free private parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a private entrance, and on-site parking. Soundproof rooms and non-smoking options, a patio, and free toiletries add extra comfort for a relaxed stay.

Room choices span a varied lineup. The Twin Room clocks in at 201 square feet and accommodates 2 adults and 1 child with a twin bed. The Queen Room is 205 square feet, accommodates up to 4 adults and 3 children, and features one queen bed. Other options include Twin Room Shared, Dormitory Double, Executive, Double Room with Pool View, Double Room with Sea View, Double Room with Partial Sea View, Double Room with Panoramic View, the House, the Suite, and the Standard Room (Twin, 205 square feet) with one twin bed and one double bed.

The property has 205 reviews from travelers, reflecting a range of Bowen stays. Payment is flexible: cash is accepted, along with Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos.

Closest airports

Proserpine Airport

38.8mi

Great Barrier Reef Airport

51.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

200 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This room features air-conditioning and ceiling fans. It also includes a small refrigerator, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. An outdoor seating area and access to shared laundry facilities are provided.

Queen Room in Original North Australian

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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This room features a pillow-top, air-conditioning and ceiling fans. It also includes a small refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. An outdoor seating area and access to shared laundry facilities are provided.

Twin Room in Original North Australian

Standard Room

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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Twin Room, Shared Room

1 Twin Bed

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Dormitory, Double

1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Panoramic View

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Executive

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Double Room, Pool View

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Suite

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Double Room, Partial Sea View

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Double Room, Sea View

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House

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Guest reviews

8.1

205 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Erica

9.1

January 2025

Room was clean & comfortable. Loved the little bedside tables (I know they are a bonus item). Decent sized shower & good water pressure. Staff were friendly. Parking off road (although not necessarily directly at your door) Close to everything.

Parking was a little awkward but manageable. A little noisy on Friday/Saturday night (naturally) but I was quite close to the road - still able to easily get a good sleep.

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Anita

10

January 2025

Hotel was very conveniently located. The staff were friendly, always waved good morning to us. The room was cleaned nearly everyday even without us needing to ask. Bed were comfy and the a/c kept the room nice and cool. The window above the shower provided endless entertainment for my little one, watching the geckos outside catching bugs.

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Anonymous

8.2

July 2025

Older style motel , very clean and comfortable. Great shower and good food available to the room from the bistro. Easy walk to supermarket and front beach. Far better than I expected for the price.

Some noise and music from neighbouring venues but to be expected when in a central downtown location. Wore earplugs to bed and had a great nights sleep.

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Anonymous

10

August 2025

I love the staff is very welcoming and takes good care of their visitors. I also love the location and the restaurant and bar is available to the rooms. I went dancing outside my room to the entertainment coming from the restaurant.

I love the accommodation and the atmosphere of the whole place. I enjoy my stay there.

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Claire

10

February 2024

The Hotel Staff were amazing and nothing too much trouble. The accommodation is very comfortable and clean. Bedding and towels supplied are immaculate, soft fluffy towels and brilliant white sheets. Wrapped cups and glasses plenty of tea and coffee available. The food atmosphere and entertainment in the pub brilliant. Location from bus stop if travelling via greyhound is practically right outside. There is car parking available outside the rooms should you need it.

Nothing to dislike

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Jade

10

December 2024

i left Bowen 16 months ago after living there for 20 years and the service was outstanding as you also accommodated my request for an early check in of 9.30 am. The young lady who checked me in was welcoming and very friendly. the service I got reminded me of how lovely Bowen is. thank you. this will be a fortnightly/monthly arrangement if I can get a room every time. thanks again.

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Daniel

10

February 2024

No breakfast served, the venue has turned back into a pub from when I last visited, ate food in the evening both nights we stayed. Good pub grub, although disappointing the wood fired pizzas weren’t being served. Our room was lovely and clean, spoke with the cleaners who were happy in their jobs, and proud of what they did. Location is perfect, able to walk to the local shops and sea front.

Light at night shines in from the shower window which yo can’t block out.

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Anna

8.2

July 2025

Location. Staff Cleaniliness

No allocated parking for unit which made it frustrating when returning from outings. Had to park on road alot.

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Sharon

8.2

July 2025

Room was great, very clean, quiet, wonderful secure parking and the food from the restaurant was excellent. Fish and prawn cutlets one of the best pub meals I had and my daughter had loaded chicken snotty and she loved every bit of it. Sandy was very welcoming and friendly.

Nothing

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Davina

9.1

January 2025

Central location; easy access/checkin after hours; the rooms are always exceptionally clean; aircon cold; big shower; great water pressure. The Australian is always a pleasure for an overnight stop when travelling up and down the coast - Bowen is a lovely little spot.

Points of Interest Around Original North Australian

Airports

Proserpine Airport

38.8mi

Great Barrier Reef Airport

51.6mi

Amenities of Original North Australian

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Original North Australian

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property