A clean, comfortable base
in the heart of Gladstone.
Park once. Walk to dinner, the pubs and the shops — then back to a quiet, comfortable room in the best-rated location in town.
Explore our roomsEverything on foot.
We’re at 167 Goondoon Street, in the centre of Gladstone — and guests rate the location 7.8/10 on Booking.com. Here’s what’s around the corner.
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Five rooms.
One unbeatable location.
From a king for two to an apartment that sleeps five with a full kitchen — every room is air-conditioned, non-smoking and walkable to everything. Dogs welcome on request.
For couples & business
Couples or friends
Families & groups
Families
Longer & self-catering stays
Private bathroom in every room · Free WiFi · Free parking · Dogs welcome on request
Compare rooms & see full details →Loved for our location.
Guests rate our location 7.8 / 10 on Booking.com — central, walkable and quiet. Here’s what they tell us, in their own words.
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Considered, not complicated.
Gladstone CBD Motel does the things that matter, and does them properly — spotless rooms, comfortable beds, private bathrooms with marble-tiled walk-in showers, fast WiFi, and a team you can actually reach by phone.
No resort fees, no padding, no surprises on the bill — just an honest rate, free on-site parking and the best location in the city. Dogs are welcome — just let us know when you book.
Make the most
of the region.
Honest, in-depth guides — written from the front desk — to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, a weekend on foot, and the lakes, gardens and lookouts around town. Real distances, real advice.
Reef & islandsYour gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Gladstone is the quiet mainland gateway to the southern Great Barrier Reef — coral cays, nesting turtles and clear lagoons, with far fewer crowds than the north.
On footA weekend in Gladstone, on foot
Park once and leave the car for most of it. From 167 Goondoon Street you can walk to dinner, the shops, the gallery and a show — and it’s a five-minute drive to the foreshore and the beach.
Nature & parksLakes, gardens & lookouts: Gladstone’s natural side
Barramundi lakes, a free botanic gardens, a hilltop lookout over the harbour and a proper summit climb — Gladstone’s outdoors is closer than you think.
Quick questions, answered.
You’re already in it. We’re on Goondoon Street — the main street — with the Thai restaurant next door, pubs, cafés and Woolworths a short walk away, and the shops and post office about 2 minutes on foot. East Shores foreshore, the marina and the beach are each about a 5-minute drive.
Yes — one free on-site parking space per room, right at your door. Park once and walk to most things.
Dogs are welcome for $40 per dog, per night (plus a $200 refundable deposit) — just mention your dog when you book so we can put you in a pet-friendly room. Assistance animals stay free, in any room.
Book direct on this site — no booking-platform fees, and you deal straight with the motel. Questions? Call reception on 07 4843 7900.
You’re already in the
middle of it.
Park once. Walk to dinner, the foreshore, the gallery. A clean, quiet room waiting when you’re done.