Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 9 PM, sun loungers

Reviews of Cardwell at the Beach

3 out of 5
Cardwell at the Beach
215 Victoria St, Cardwell, QLD

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 189 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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

4/10 Poor

byron

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Tropicoast management on Sep 22, 2023
Thank - you for your review . We hope to see you again

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Room stunk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Tropicoast management on Jul 30, 2023
Thank- you Ms Julie for notifing us we'll promptly investigate.

6/10 Okay

Janette

A microwave in room would be helpful. An extra blanket in cupboard- cold . Good location, Supermarket across street. Great for walking along beach path. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Tropicoast management on Jul 30, 2023
Thank-you for your feedback, only had you asked an extra blanket could have been supplied as we are in the tropics theres usually no need for blankets here at all though I admit we do get the odd cold night . Microwaves have been relocated to a guest cooking area to minimise the outbreak of pests in the rooms. Again I,m sorry it wasn't explained properly

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice restaurant and food. Being on the main road it was a noisy from 2am onwards with all the large trucks passing through, although I am a light sleeper and possibly a room that is behind the restaurant or bottle shop may be quieter too. No information on the wifi in the room I had to go back out to ask that information. IGA across the road made it handy for alternative food options. The room was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice spot has restaurant and bottle shop in complex.place is clean nicely decorated . Easy walking in town with lovely walking paths along the beach front
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Tropicoast management on Jul 30, 2023
Thank -you for your feedback!

4/10 Poor

Annette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very old , very basic .The fridge was dirty . The rooms need a complete make over . Yes I said something about the fridge and then it got cleaned but I shouldn’t have to say anything .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
the pub and resturant were closed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Edmund

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation in Cardwell that is good value for money and won’t break the bank, just a bit tricky to find but a prompt call to property manager showed us the way
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, helpful and accommodating

10/10 Excellent

beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location and the reception staff!

8/10 Good

MARK

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and good service.

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was dirty
Response from Tropicoast P/L on Dec 20, 2022
Dear Guest Our only explanation seeing nothing was mentioned to onsite management at the time was perhaps housekeeping missed something . Our sincere apologies .Please contact us for reimbursment.

4/10 Poor

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Quite expensive for bare bones accommodations. Food at hotel was not very enjoyable.
Response from Tropicoast Management on Dec 18, 2022
Dear Allison ,Thank-you for your comments . We investigated your concerns as this was our first of a food complaint in as long as I remember, few questions is why you didn't say anything to the waiter when asked how it was but also still you ate all??? Again we apologize also our accommodation is the most budget available in all Cardwell .The rooms are clean and comfortable and offer all any other motel would provide eg: bed ,tv, Air ,Cupboards , Chairs , Coffee and tea amenities linen and ensuite. What more could be put in ?Please feel free to call us as we want to provide all that one would want? We do sincerely apologize we didn't meet your expectations and look forward to your further contact.

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Garth

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean nice place to stay. friendly, welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Colleen

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

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smokers motel
Average at best . Unit was quite smelly. No shower curtain so the whole bathroom was drenched after every shower. And too many smokers just outside our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Tropicoast Management on Jul 26, 2022
We are so sorry to learn your experience . It amazes us why you not mention this as management lives onsite . An oversight from new housekeepers explains the curtains ,a 5 min fix .I will ber investigating the rest .Again we apologies and are happy to make good should you stay with us again!

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Tropicoast on Jul 21, 2022
Thank-you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Shuying

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best value! $60/night! Clean and easy access to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was in a convenient location and was reasonably priced. No Toiletries such as shampoo and conditioner were available. Long life milk in the unit had expired.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Tropicoast Management on Mar 7, 2022
Thank-you for your response. The Dispensers in the showers is the new Shampoo/Bodywash and condcitioner. . This now eliminates the useage of partially used soaps and toiletries. We apologize for the milk ,it takes only little effort to notify us and the issues you mention can be resolved ..instantly .It is unfortunate you mention this upon your checkout ..

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice. Room was clean. Pool was good. Had a kitchen area but would be better if it was fly proof and more shade. Would have preferred a cheaper option of twin bed room but they weren't available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Jo

Traveled with family
Coffee and milk was very old milkcurdled
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Tropicoast Management on Mar 7, 2022
We will check dates .Very rare this could occur as it comes direct from our suppliers monthly..Thank-you for bringing it to our attention.

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Maria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Was certainly an experience. The single bed for my son had stained sheets and when we asked for a replacement we were given pillow cases. The shower was mouldy and so was the shower curtain. Broken tiles around the room also. The room was near a beer garden for the pub and the owner owns both the pub and motel so from the moment we arrived till around 9pm there was a DJ set up and music blasting which after a long day travelling was a bit full on!! Not recommended if you are travelling with kids. Pool area is lovely and water pressure in shower is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Tropicoast Management on Jan 4, 2022
Please accept our sincere apologies we do value your comments and act upon them . Of late being very humid days here with temps 35+ it is very difficult to control mould in rooms that are heavily used . Not to weave an excuse please understand our rooms are sanitized often and that includes change of shower curtains . I recall a request for a sheet however as our house cleaners were already home another staff member immediately at night went to get one ,it amazes me how you made do with pillowcases and not tell us . The DJ music played late afternoon till 9pm due to Christmas Holidays and to patrons requests. We were sorry we could not please all but it was stopped at 9pm as I personally instructed it to finish . We've recieved hundreds of positive comments and reviews this one certainly surprises me but rest assured we take all comments on board and act or check where needed. Thank-You ,we do hope we see you again.

6/10 Okay

Kolbee

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to check in at the bottle-o next door, which was fine, except the guy was not interested in assisting me, instead was talking to his mum on the phone and when he hung up, said to me ‘thanks for interrupting, that was my mum I was talking to there’.. The rooms were fair size, however did not feel clean & had horrible re-usable pillows on the bed which we not clean. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Tropicoast Management on Jan 4, 2022
I agree with you that there is no room for rudeness .We have repremanded the staff in question . Pillows although cleaned daily were replaced with new. It would be a shame you would not stay again due to these issues as the majority of customers are more than happy with the rooms,facilities and sevice provided. We do hope we see you again and would welcome you call us direct to discuss further.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was room 28-my car was parked at my room, which was good, but that made my car to be blocking the entrance to room 30 which is not good for R30 occupants to get in and out of their door and also big risk of the parked car getting scratched or damages due to lack of space Perhaps in the ads, mention should be made of the fact that there is no parking space at R29 onwards, so people can request a room from R27 down if they have a car. Longwinded I know, but just trying to point out the only thing that is not good about this place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

sharon

Not t again. No pillow cases on second pillow, just a box with a bed. No hairdryer no wine glasses and not even a teaspoon to stir your coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Tropicoast on Oct 29, 2021
Dear Guest We sincerely apologize that new housekeeping staff overlooked a teaspoon and pillowcase from your room .We have been full for the last 3 months and weve had to employ new staff and we'll address this. We find your comment just a box with a bed a little far pitched . Also is air conditioned ,fridge ,42 "Smart tv ,bar stools with vanity and bedside lights and tables , all the facilities and furnishings mostly all 3-4 star motels hold , all but the wineglass , teaspoon and pillowcase. Had this at any time been brought to our attention whilst you were here could have been remedeid instantly. Again our apologies for not meeting your expectations . we hope you'll visit again!

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Not enough parking, had to park on the grass at the front of the complex, when we went to (what we thought was the office) we were told from a voice through a window to check in at the bottleshop. Beds were comfortable room very basic for the price we paid. Overall it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Tropicoast on Oct 2, 2021
Thank-you for your review . We are sorry there was not enough room for you to park as we were booked out this night and some of the guests had 2 cars. The bottleshop provides convenience for those to check in as the rooms left are also on that side of the complex less walking and time to check in . There was a big sign on the front door informing all guests to check in at the bottleshop .Perhaps we need to make it bigger .We apologize you took offence to a voice in the window.to inform you.

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mr Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good Location
Convenient comfortable close to Supermarket and Bottle O walking distance to restaurants and cafes good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

m

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll come again
Very clean and friendly and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1. Staff member was unable to find our booking and had to call the boss to find it on her system. 2. No hot water for a shower on the morning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Cameron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay before leaving for Hinchinbrook Island the next day. Top quality food and service at the bar. Excellent beer on tap from a Cairns brewery.🍻😎
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021