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About this property
Overlooking Boathaven Bay, Colonial Palms Motor Inn is located 1 km from Airlie Beach and features 2 pools, an outdoor spa and a restaurant. Each room offers views of the tropical gardens, the pool area or Boathaven Bay. Colonial Palms' restaurant features al fresco dining and panoramic bay views. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy a drink at the bar. Colonial Palms Motor Inn is 90 minutes’ driving from Mackay and is a convenient base to explore the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island Airport is less than 35 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julian
Australia
“Everything was fine, only spent one night, but extremely happy... we have spent other occasions at Airlie Beach at other accommodation venues, and this place wins. We'll definitely book again.” - Kylie
Australia
“Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was very good value for money.” - Tracey
Australia
“The location was good!! The restaurant had the most beautiful food and very attentive staff!! Nothing was any trouble at all !! Made us coffee when they were shutting down!!” - Colleen
Australia
“Friendly, helpful staff. Location. Comfy bed, crisp white sheets & soft white towels. The pool & spa surrounded by tropical garden & had to myself when I used it. A view even on ground level. Provison of iron & board in room was welcome. Good...” - Stephen
Australia
“The staff are just so helpful!! Location is perfect, rooms and amenities great, I`m not saying anymore cos I`ll never get a room as the place will be fully booked all the time.!!” - Peter
Australia
“Clean and comfortable, and close to bus terminal for connection to Townsville” - Jasmine
Australia
“It was close to Port of Airlie and walkable distance to the main street.” - Bryan
Australia
“Close to town and the beach, easy walking distance it was clean and tidy and the staff were friendly and helpful” - Paula
Australia
“We have stayed here before and it was perfect. Great to be a little away from the hustle, bustle and noise but still less than 10 min walk to town. Rooms were clean and comfy. The continental brekky was great to get our day started.” - Owens
Australia
“View, roomy, good bed, balcony, Under cover car parking.,conterneltel breakfast incl.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- The Palms
- CuisineAmerican • Australian • Asian
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.









The fine print
Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual "Schoolies Week" period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.
Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.
Please inform Colonial Palms Motor Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.