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River of Gold Motel

Hope Street | P.O. Box 392, Cooktown, Queensland 4895, Australia
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River of Gold Motel
Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Cooktown
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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

This was the perfect moderately priced place to stay one night in Cooktown, staff were friendly and a very clean, relaxed and quiet place to stay. Room had everything we needed and swimming pool was good. Good atmosphere and lots of parking. Nothing fancy but still a good amount of effort has been put into the place. Would stay again.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012 via mobile

We enjoyed ou time in Cooktown and the motel was ok. The rooms are a credit to the cleaners but the owner/ manager might need a lesson in customer service. Can't comment on the restaurant as it apparently doesn't open any more and the pub down the corner he sent us to was terrible but the pizza ac

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Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

We only stayed one night, but found the motel to be very clean and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Plenty of on-site parking and even though it was fully booked,it was very quiet at night. Located just up the hill from the start of the main street. We visited the James Cook Museum and Grassy Hill. It was... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

This was a gem after a long road trip A very clean and quiet motel situate off the main street of Cooktown within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and hotels. Although limited for choices in Cooktown, this motel is well presented with friendly staff. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

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Lake Macquarie
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

We booked this motel after reading other reviews but we were somewhat disappointed when we booked in. The motel is starting to show it's age and could do with a bit of TLC. The room was comfortable and quite spacious. We didn't eat at the resturant, so can't comment. We had a beautiful lunch at the 1770 restaurant at Captain... More

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Okayama, Japan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

There aren't many choices for you in Cooktown, but this great motel surely is the best. Away from Charlotte Street (main street in town with shops, eateries and pubs) which can sometimes get loud during evenings, yet close enough (a 3-5 minute walk depending on your pace) to be basically next to everything. I'd recommend a room with kitchenette which... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012 via mobile

We arrived the first night of their new Thai Restaurant opening. Had to wait a bit with service, a few hiccups for the 1st night BUT OMG the meal was absolutely fabulous!! Best Thai I have ever had, well done excellent meal. Owners of motel ate lovely people and very helpful. Thanks for a lovely stay ended up staying an... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012 via mobile

Great management, very helpful and nice. Rooms are ok, no security screens on windows, shower layout bit ordinary water goes every where. Rooms are clean and tidy. We would stay again next time.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

Chose this motel from the reviews on Tripadvisor and was pleased with our choice. The room was small but for 1 night it was fine. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. There was plenty of parking and it was an easy walk into town. Our room didn't have a kitchen so probably not a good choice if... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012 via mobile

Was here for 1 night for work last april. Not much choice in the city but this place was very welcoming, clean and great breakfast. The owners are so friendly and helpful and make you feel at home.

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Address: Hope Street | P.O. Box 392, Cooktown, Queensland 4895, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Cooktown
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Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Cooktown

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