Cardwell at the Beach

Property class: 3

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Consider a stay at Cardwell at the Beach and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. In addition to a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and yellow and black pillows. A large cityscape mural is on the wall behind the beds.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with three single beds, each with a pillow and a rolled towel. There is a framed picture on the wall above the beds.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchen area with a refrigerator, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

Self Contained

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Cardwell, Cardwell at the Beach is near the beach. Cardwell Bush Telegraph and Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wet Tropics of Queensland and Melaleuca Nature Refuge. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cardwell travel guide
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215 Victoria St, Cardwell, QLD, 4849

What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    Mission Beach
    48 min drive - 79.9 km
  • Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cardwell Bush Telegraph
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cardwell Country Club
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station
    5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
    140 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cardwell Seaview Deli Cafe
    20 min walk
  • Marine Hotel
    2 min drive
  • Terry And Mamiko's
    15 min walk
  • Brearleys Bakery
    2 min drive
  • Beachcomber's Restaurant & Bar
    5 min walk

About this property

Cardwell at the Beach

  • Property highlights
  • You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at Cardwell at the Beach. Free in-room WiFi and a conference center are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-in, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A billiards/pool table and barbecue grills
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Cardwell at the Beach offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cardwell at the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–9 PM.

Is Cardwell at the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardwell at the Beach?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardwell at the Beach?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cardwell at the Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre, Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, and Cardwell Country Club. Cardwell Bush Telegraph and Wet Tropics of Queensland are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cardwell at the Beach Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 252 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service enjoyed my stay at Cardwell
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Pet friendly Motel

it was great for what it was.. nothing special , just your typical older motel. Loved the fact its pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Clean little place . Kids loved the pool , across the road was a store to grab things .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Dave is a great guy, the motel is excellent value for money, great food comfortable bed good fridge and TV. I have stayed many times always good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management and staff were very helpful and friendly. There is a laundry and camp kitchen for all guests to use and the attached restaurant serves great Thai food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good 3 star motel set back from highway. Great pool and bottle shop plus huge restaurant open part of week inc thai food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a little treasure?!? Clean, pleasant, affordable, helpful and convenient are great adjectives for our stay. Will be better once pool area is fully functioning. Glad we chose this venue and are already planning to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful staff. Very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean safe secure and quiet. Great value for money. Will stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool. We were out looking for swim holes but forgot it was summer. The sunset swim in the heated pool was a beautiful reward. The kitchen amenities are so helpful too for a motel!! Love our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cardwell comfort

Michael greeted me so warmly and made a great first impression. The room has lovely decor and bed comfortable. Quiet location despite being on main road. Bathroom basic yet workable. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok for an overnight stay. Basic amenities. Pool was green. No coffee or milk. Bins hadn't been emptied.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained rooms. Misleading photos. Pool was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
The pool was fantastic. Bottle shop onsite. Opposite the IGA. Close walk to beach and food options. The floor was filthy and not mopped. The tap was broken in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night with my teen kid. Whole wing was nice and quiet, spacious room. All cutlery etc. Beach across the road. Other guests - colorful peeps from different walks of life - not many, decent and friendly. Its dog friendly too, which is always a bonus if you life brief hangout with someone else's pet:-)). Overal, exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the most part this was a typical older Hwy Motel. The room was basic but relatively clean and comfortable. The lady at check in was nice and the staff and food from the restaurant were lovely. There were some downsides. The smaller ones: a microwave, but no crockery or cutlery; 2 bath towels but no bath mat or had towels; minimal pillows or bedding in general. The biggest downside, was that there were giant cockroaches (bigger than my thumb) that you could see & hear walking around. I was also getting bitten by some sort of small insect in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay while travelling
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location and the reception staff!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and food was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall i was a great place to stay. Will be staying again o our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible old and run down .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean, safe & comfortable place to stay. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
have stayed there before and suited our need to stop on way home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suitable motel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025