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Route 66 Motor Inn

Property class: 4

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A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking lot, and a starry night sky.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck and a white wall with pool rules posted.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displaying Netflix shows. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a separate bedroom visible through an open door.
A reception area with a counter, a phone, and a mirror.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table set for two, a TV wall art, and a bed in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $117
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

Explore the area

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2 Opal Street, Emerald, QLD, 4720
  • Place, Emerald Botanic Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Emerald, QLD (EMD)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Room Upstairs

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room Upstairs

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Room

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Queen Patio Room

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bed.

Queen Patio Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Two Bedroom Apartment

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Queen room with kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

Queen room with kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About this property

Route 66 Motor Inn

4-star Emerald motel walkable to Emerald Botanic Gardens
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Bathrooms are shared.
Route 66 Motor Inn offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Emerald motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
The motel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly motel also offers an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Route 66 Motor Inn is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Restaurant 66 - This bar serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant 66

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Conference space

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 24 per person
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Route 66 Motor Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn
Route 66 Motor Inn Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn Motel
Route 66 Motor Inn Emerald
Route 66 Motor Inn Motel Emerald

Route 66 Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 286 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, Nice restaurant, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Easy check-in Very clean Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable rooms, everything you need for a short or extended stay, value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel with great facilities, friendly service, and a fantastic on-site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, friendly staff, nice food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! The facilities are excellent, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing. Highly recommend for a comfortable and enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was one of the best value motels i have stayed for the price was excellent, had everything inside you needed very clean, nice little court yard, Was a little noisy as it is close to the highway but i have stayed in far worse really good kitchen and clen bathroom would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room. great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms, staff and food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfort, Service, Restaurant, this is 1 of the best accommodation I travel to, 5 Star all the way, the best way to finish after a long day behind the wheel,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Well equipped room just the body lotion was empty. Quick easy check in. I like the coded entry. Restaurant was very good. Meals were delicious and well priced. Great to eat at motel after a day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good even location to shops
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and modern and staff were very very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the bed was comfortable after a long day on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. Tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place for a quick trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and reasonably maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place definitely stay again and recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Everything was great, management friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed there cooking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great spot, was a stop off point for the night, easy walk in the morning to the gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Easy check-in process, comfortable beds and I like the amenities in the motel style kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025