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Ocean View Motel Bowen

3.5 star property

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Pet-friendly
Pet-friendly amenities

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
$103
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6

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18317 Bruce Highway, Bowen, QLD, 4805
  • Place, The Big Mango
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mullers Lagoon Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowen Jetty
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 233 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 233 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Superior Single Room (King Single Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 233 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

  • 233 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 233 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About this property

Ocean View Motel Bowen

3.5-star Bowen motel with coffee shop/cafe
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as gas grills and a picnic area.
Ocean View Motel Bowen offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Bowen motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
The motel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 11 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available on request). This beach motel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

Ocean View Motel Bowen has designated areas for smoking.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 11 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Wednesday - Monday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of AUD 300
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 90 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: AUD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus AUD 300 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Ocean View Motel Bowen Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 135 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes ocean view was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at the Ocean View Motel for just the one night while passing through Bowen. It's quite a distance from the town centre and any eateries. The motel was good for our one night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice owners, very informative about the area. I loved the view from the motel. Enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Gardens were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

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

8/10 Good

Ron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything was satisfactory. Love the little extras like plates for meals. Bowls would also be awesome for breakfast cereal. The little tray of wash up items under the hand basin was a lovely thoughtful surprise. Bed cover is a bit old and could do with replacing. Also our neighbours were a bit noisy late at night (after 10) and early morning (before 6). Overall a pleasant overnight stay on our way home. What a beautiful sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Amenities
Great view with sun rising over the bay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loved it. Absolutely fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff and welcoming to my needs ,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was just a one night for us travelling but met all our needs for convenience and nice people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
The property was not as advertised, being pool side. Also the milk was off and opened previously. First turned up and nobody on site. No meals available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Trudi

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic 1960's motel with views! An original gem, very well kept. I hope they never change it. It's a North Queensland icon. It's out of town but very handy if you're staying enroute to somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, view was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Marion

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs refurb badly, shower terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view... pet friendly good sized comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All units face a great ocean view. The rates are very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keesha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Old motel in average condition
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay as always .. love that it’s pet friendly and well catered for
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mandi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024