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Cardwell at the Beach

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool and barbecue grills at this beachside property, where billiards games and garden relaxation await

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Cardwell at the Beach offers a tranquil setting with a garden and outdoor pool. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected. Practical amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage, and staff assistance with booking local tours and tickets.

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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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Family Quartet Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

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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4849, QLD, Cardwell, 215 Victoria St

What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    Mission Beach
    47 min drive - 79.5 km
  • Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardwell Bush Telegraph
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cardwell Country Club
    3 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
  • Seabreeze Cafe
    18 min walk
  • Brearleys Bakery
    2 min drive

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, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
    • A billiards/pool table and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: AUD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM

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 National Park, and Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre. Cardwell Country Club and Cardwell Bush Telegraph are also within 1 mi (2 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

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

8/10 Good

JOHN

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

8/10 Good

Gillian Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Jodie

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Luana

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

10/10 Excellent

Juanita J

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana Flor

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

4/10 Poor

Deb

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

8/10 Good

Katie

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

6/10 Okay

Rachel

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

4/10 Poor

Kylie

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

6/10 Okay

Bec

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

10/10 Excellent

Liya

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

beth

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

8/10 Good

James

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

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
the pool was very nice good that an outside bbq was available
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen

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

10/10 Excellent

don

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

William

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

8/10 Good

Garth

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