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Motel 98

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#9 of 11 motels in Rockhampton
Location
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Service
4.3
Value
4.1
Located in the heart of Rockhampton's Riverfront precinct on the banks of the beautiful Fitzroy River, Motel 98 offers an oasis with tropical gardens, resort style pool and leading Rockhampton Restaurant Steakhouse 98. All executive king suites have been redecorated inlcuding pillowtop beds for a luxurious sleep. From our location we have a Coles & Target Shopping centre only 100 metre's away and then 3.4K's to the Rockhampton Airport and less than 40 minutes drive from stunning beaches and islands of the Capricorn Coast. A few minutes walk or a short drive will have you at major shopping centres or in the CBD retail precinct
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Secured parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Room service
Telephone
Bottled water
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Modern
Languages Spoken
English
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susan a wrote a review Oct 2023
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Friendly welcome but the restaurant is a total dissapointment, unless you are willing to scan your phone to order your meal you need to line up like a bistro style and await your meal, I ordered the coconut curry which tasted like a reheated microwave meal with no tofu as advertised. Lots of floor staff but all about the tapas and cocktails,,,, no dining experience and lack of attentive staff. will not be back
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: like a cheap bistro with high prices, they are only interested in tapas meals and the dollar, you...
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StubbyHolder wrote a review Sep 2022
Cairns, Australia180 contributions55 helpful votes
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Hi all, have stayed here a few times and always pleasant. Lucky enough to have an early check in which was no issue. Room is clean, bathroom is small but enough to get ya by. Nice and central to shops etc. Restuarant attached to motel was busy but didn’t drink or eat there this time. Gear Indian food literally 20 metres down the road. Parking was easy and nice pool. Always a good stay and always my first choice to consider when coming to townsville. Thank you
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Quick trip traveller wrote a review Sep 2021
Mackay, Australia56 contributions20 helpful votes
We booked the family room. It was well priced for what we got. Shame the doors don’t line up properly but everyone near us had the same issue. Easy fix maintenance issue but. Beds doubled as a lounge but it meant you can watch tv in bed which a lot of hotels don’t offer TVs in the bed rooms. I presume that’s the difference between a hotel and motel as we don’t normally stay in motels. Nice to cuddle up and watch a movie when the kids go to bed. Didn’t like that the centre door auto locked and only 1 key. Made it hard if the kids wanted to come in during the night. There was a second privacy door but it does not close properly. The second bed in each room came in handy for the younger one. The check in staff were great and knowledgeable. They were down to earth and not “snobbish”. We didn’t feel like we were annoying them asking questions about activities. Loved having the back entrance since the front is so narrow and the same car was parked there during our visit so no way out. It is right on the river and localised so we walked to most things. Shops, breakfast, dinner etc. we only drove to the activities, zoo, museum etc. Take bug spray, we got eaten alive but that’s no fault of the venue, it’s just the location. They were fully booked but we still felt like the only ones there and always had exclusive use of the pool and outdoor area. May be different when it warms up but the kids loved it. If we return to rocky for another short stay we would return to motel 98. The only think I do not recommend is eating at skyring (their restaurant) unless you want to starve. 20kg 9yr old girl ate the $53 steak meal and was still hungry but I’ll leave the full review for their page. Only reason for a 4 not a 5 was the food and no local “what around” booklets like most places have had. Free wifi slow (can’t watch movies on it) but allowed us to google more local attractions. Thanks for a great stay guys.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Parking at rear, use this not main entrance as it is very narrow. Take bug spray, even to dinner.
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Guy B wrote a review Aug 2021
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution2 helpful votes
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Advertised as a 4 star, no better than a cheap back packers! Pool view , paid extra but had to struggle with the door as al out of shape and to heavy to open properly, paint is terrible, skirting pulling off, shower screen filthy, front door been kicked in and quickly repaired, no ice, very poor coffee and tea, dirty wall, fridge and bin, absolute filthy outside and gardens, I am normally accepting of a few issues as I travel and motel most weeks, but this is so poor, I couldn’t not review to avoid your dissatisfaction and feeling of being scammed… I approached management and he was very non- challont
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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acreman1 wrote a review May 2021
Dooralong, Australia30 contributions20 helpful votes
Only stayed the one night for business , reception very welcoming and facilities first class Room backed onto central grass area with pool . Room well appointed and classy The type of accomodation where you feel like you are miles away from anyone and could of easily stayed longer
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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Ann N Mike W wrote a review Mar 2021
Redland City, Australia4 contributions
Our stay at Motel 98 was very comfortable and quiet. Staff were very friendly and took care with flowers I had ordered from a florist in Rockhampton. They made sure they were in a cool place. The bed was extremely comfortable and we had a good night's sleep. Nice view of the river across the road and several restaurants close by. The restaurant at the motel has a lovely setting also. Thank you to the staff.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Room Tip: Ground floor is the easiest. Car park right there, but if busy make sure to park early.
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Vicki W wrote a review Sep 2020
Logan City, Australia90 contributions73 helpful votes
Even though we had a minor issue(shower)which was quickly fixed this wouldn’t deter us from staying again at this extremely comfortable family run business. Meals at the onsite restaurant were lovely. Rooms were comfortable and airy, and all at a reasonable price. Thank you.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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NarsBars wrote a review Sep 2020
Hervey Bay, Australia52 contributions7 helpful votes
We stayed one night whilst travelling through. It was clean and king size bed was comfortable. The room was quiet from traffic noise. The bathroom was quite small and water splashed easily out of the sink. The Foxtel didn’t work and the owner couldn’t make it so after trying also. No discount or apology given. We were after dinner and breakfast but prices were exorbitant. $31.50 for basic fish and chips and $7 for cornflakes are just two examples. I could buy a box for that. I definitely feel it was very expensive. We chose to eat elsewhere.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Janet Kavanagh, General Manager at Motel 98
Responded Sep 13, 2020
Regarding your comment on the Foxtel problem, we find this upsetting, we responded as soon as we knew of the problem, deeply apologized and because we could not fix the tv that night offered to move you to a different room which you declined saying that it was only overnight and it will be OK. Restaurant 98 prices as higher than the basic fish and chip shop but our fish is a high quality red emperor with a large gourmet salad and beer battered fries served with home made tartare sauce. It is a shame you did not try our meals but assumed that they were basic.
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SuzieQ wrote a review Sep 2020
Dysart, Australia39 contributions24 helpful votes
The rooms are always clean and tidy. The bed is comfy, good sized shower and wonderful hosts. The area around the motel is quiet so you get a restful sleep. Breakfast in the morning is great as well!!
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Janet Kavanagh, General Manager at Motel 98
Responded Sep 10, 2020
Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again.
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StubbyHolder wrote a review Aug 2020
Cairns, Australia180 contributions55 helpful votes
Thanks Hotel 98 for a pleasant stay. I stayed for 3 nights in Room 8 which was lower level. The room is clean, tidy and absolutely pleasant. The car Park was packed and tight parking but not a deal breaker. Staff was friendly and polite. Location is good and close to some shops etc and not that far to other shops if the immediate vicinity isn’t appealing. The restaurant at Hotel 98 was pleasant but expensive. I’m not sure if it’s the norm but Rockhampton but limited menu and cheapest dish was $31 up to $53 for steak with seafood topping. Would I stay again, yes, but I would look at other options first before staying here again but really pleasant stay and well run establishment. Thank you
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Janet Kavanagh, General Manager at Motel 98
Responded Aug 22, 2020
Thank you for your review. If you had tried our restaurant you would see why the prices are a bit higher than you are used to. Our steak is the best in town. We have had people say our Reef and Beef was to die for, for $53.00 you get a 300g porterhouse steak, a wonderful seafood sweet chilli sauce (with real seafood poached in it) plus 1/2 a morton bay bug and a scollop in the shell. Plus steamed vegetables and chat potato including a dollop of sour cream.
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$101 - $115 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about Motel 98
Which popular attractions are close to Motel 98?
Nearby attractions include Archer Park Rail Museum (0.2 miles), C.Q. Military & Artifacts Museum (0.2 miles), and Pilbeam Theatre (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Motel 98?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Motel 98?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Motel 98?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Motel 98?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Motel 98?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafe Bliss, The Criterion, and Pacinos Italian Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Motel 98?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Motel 98 located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the center of Rockhampton.
Are any cleaning services offered at Motel 98?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Motel 98?
Many travelers enjoy visiting CBD Heritage Walk Rockhampton (0.5 miles) and Rockhampton Customs House (0.4 miles).
Is Motel 98 accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.