382 reviews
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$300Corner Marshall and Dougall Street , Bororen, 4678, Australia
382 reviews
1/33
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Discover the Bororen Hotel Motel, a breezy motel vibe in Bororen, Queensland. Located just 0.1mi from the city center, at the corner of Marshall and Dougall Streets, it’s easy to pop in after a day of exploration. Practical comforts include free private parking, free WiFi, and air conditioning, with non-smoking rooms and wheelchair accessibility adding to the easy, comfortable feel.
Daily life here includes an on-site restaurant and a bar, plus an inviting outdoor swimming pool that’s free to use. Live music performances (free) bring a little extra sparkle some evenings, while pet-friendly policy (with extra charges) and options for meetings or banquets (extra charges) plus kids’ meals (extra charges) add versatility. Terraces, garden and mountain views, and balcony spaces invite relaxed enjoyment of the surroundings.
With 382 reviews, this Bororen motel earns praise for the prime spot near the city center and the comfortable, amenity-rich setup. On-site perks include free private parking, free WiFi, and the option to enjoy a garden or mountain view from the balcony. Live music performances (free) and beach umbrellas (free) add little touches that can brighten a stay.
Step into a breezy vibe that sticks around long after check-in. The spot sits just a whisker from the city center, with terraces, garden and mountain views, plus balcony spaces that invite slow afternoons and easy evenings. An on-site restaurant and a bar keep things simple and social, while live music on some evenings adds a little extra sparkle. For versatility, a pet-friendly policy (charges may apply) sits alongside options for meetings or banquets (extra charges) and kids’ meals (extra charges).
Cooling down is easy at the outdoor pool: an all-season, outdoor, saltwater pool with a shallow end, designed for adults to unwind in a sun-drenched setting.
With 382 reviews, the vibe earns praise for a prime location near the center and a comfortable, amenity-rich setup. Practical perks include free private parking and free WiFi, plus balconies offering garden or mountain views. Small touches like live music (free) and beach umbrellas (free) brighten a stay, while payment is flexible with cash or major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Bankcard, Eftpos). Pets are welcome on request (charges may apply).
Closest airports
Gladstone Airport
31.1miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
Patio
Garden view
Garden
View
Balcony
Soundproof
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Family
2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
65 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
x3
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Room - 1 Twin
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
65 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
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Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
65 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
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Economy
195 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This single room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
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Triple Room
55 sqft
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Comfort Single Room (Bed 1.20m up to 1.40m) is 54 square feet and includes a single bed 80-130 width.
Family, Pool View
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8.7
382 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Bizzyceebee
8.2
June 2025
Wow, the bed would have to have been the best one I've ever slept on - and I've slept on many hundred around the world. I fell asleep with the tv on for the first time in my life. Would love to know the brand. I also liked that I could choose between bed covering. The sound proofing works so well and everything was clean and fresh. The staff we very helpful and accommodating about my late arrival and the restaurant-bar area was very busy and under pressure due to the temporary highway closure.
Due to arriving late, I would have loved a microwave in the room so I could heat something to eat and heat up a bit of milk before shower & bed.
Glenn
8.2
April 2024
We travel back and forth to Mackay and always have items to take up to our family. Bororen Hotel Motel is approximately half way and a pleasant stop to sleep over and recharge the batteries. Whilst the room is a bit old fashioned it is nevertheless clean and tidy and meets all of the requirements of a weary traveller. Dinner is a good solid pub style menu well cooked with an ample serving. Bororen does not provide a breakfast service. If you are heading north McDonalds at Rocky is in the right side of a highway for a stop, or if you are heading south Miriam Vale say 10kms south has a number of breakfast options available. Miriam Vale also offers EV charging facilities .
Not a lot. To tell the truth as the driver I am tired so a good meal with perhaps a Lemon Lime and Bitters or a good beer rocks me to sleep very quickly. The road north of Rocky seems to be getting worse with quite bad potholing this trip
Marilyn
8.2
July 2024
At check in the staff were extremely helpful and cheerful. The room appeared to have had a recent facelift and had everything we needed with plenty of space to move about. Parking was right at the front door and most of the rooms were on ground level. The room as clean. The gardens were really nice had had a homely feel rather than feeling industrial. The meal in the pub was delicious. Nothing is flash but it is all nice and more than adequate
A tiny bit of TLC to fix and clean the flyscreen on the window but that is all
Glenn
8.2
January 2024
We have stayed many times at the Bororen Hotel Motel as we travel from Brisbane to Mackay quite regularly. Bororen is approximately halfway and allows us to break up the 1,000km trip. The rooms are always well-maintained and quiet. A stand out feature is the attached restaurant for dinner at night. The meals are always of a high standard and well priced for what you receive.
Initially, we had been disappointed that the Bororen did not serve breakfasts. Then we subsequently found that Rockhampton has a McDonalds restaurant on the right side heading north and on the return journey, the BP Miriamvale has an attached restaurant which provides good quality meals as do the restaurants in the Miriam Vale main strip.
Ken
9.1
December 2023
Great price, very good rooms, comfy bed, hot shower. Good air cond and coffee making gear, spot on. The car is parked just outside the room, undercover and it's literally a 20 second walk into the bar and bistro area. Great food and sitting on the balcony, just brilliant. All the staff were uber friendly. Great little Cafes within a minutes stroll for coffee and breakfast, a great way to break up a big drive from Townsville to Brisbane. $125 for the night. Very good value, will definitely stay there again.
Absolutely zero complaints, loved every bit of it.
Ricky
10
October 2023
What can you say. This is in the middle of no where. It’s not just accomodation, it’s a destination. It has the lot, excellent accommodation at an exceptional price, connected to a pub that has the best atmosphere with staff that genuinely make you feel like part of the community and on top of that excellent food at an excellent price. Well done Bororen. This will be our must stay destination on our next long trip from the north of Queensland to the south.
You won’t find anything wrong unless your the type that rejects perfectly good wine or sends your steak back because you want to appear smarter than the chef. If you don’t give this one a ten then you are the sort of person who will never give more than a nine regardless of the value for money.
Gary
9.1
June 2024
Clean, comfortable, and keenly priced motel-style accommodation, well located for many travellers on a long Bruce Highway drive. The low rumble of trucks through the night was no real impediment to a good night's sleep on our overnight stay. The bistro dinner menu was pub-standard but excellent in quality and price. The staff were friendly and obliging in all interactions.
Nothing. Not sure if breakfast is available, as we didn't require it.
Beverley
9.1
May 2024
Reception staff and ease of check in excellent. Access to unit from hotel reception all undercover with book exchange on offer a nice touch. Hotel dining had very good choices with specials. Service was quick and efficient and reasonably priced. Hotel off main highway with railway line on the other side of highway, noise from both was not an issue. I would certainly recommend hotel/motel as an excellent stopover.
Nothing of any note.
Regents_16
10
June 2025
This pub has the best pub meals. The room was upstairs. Very comfortable bed. Two balconies. A little traffic noise but overall great sleep. I highly recommend staying here - and even if you don't, at least have a pub meal. The pork chop was so tender and the rump steak cooked to perfection
Walk up stairs to room
Sarah
8.2
April 2025
Rooms and facilities were clean and fresh. Nicely tiled bathroom with a good shower. A big room with comfy bed. Had dinner in the pub, great food, lovely friendly staff. Really nice atmosphere, we would definitely stay here again.
Only one thing, no hairdryer although was listed in room description.
Attractions
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25.7miAttractions
Eurimbula National Park
18.7miSeventeen Seventy (Town of 1770)
25.2miLady Musgrave Island
25.7miAirports
Gladstone Airport
31.1miCuisines
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Wheelchair accessible
Beach umbrellas
Patio
Garden view
Garden
View
Balcony
Soundproof
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Live music/Performance
Pool table
Themed dinners
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Food & Drink
Bar
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
ATM on site
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Patio
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor swimming pool
View
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Mountain view
Pool view
View
From 14:00
Until 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 06:00
Until 10:00
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Cash only,
Bankcard,
Eftpos
This property accepts cash.
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