Great Motel. We stopped out the front very late and got a room straight away. Parking was great with a small truck. Room was very clean and very cosy. Only thing I could probably fault was the noise the fan made but I was too tired to really hear it.More
We chose this little motor inn because it is not far from the Homehill train station and had cheap family rooms. Ours was a good size, clean and comfortable. Friendly owners and they even give you fresh milk when you check in. Even better was the pool - bigger then most motel pools and positioned at the back so the kids could make as much noise as they wanted without annoying other travellers. We spent a few nights there - Friday night was ribs & steaks (yum) in the restaurant, had room service another night & walked up the road another night.
Just spent 3 nights in this motel in Home Hill to be close to a family reunion, now wished we stayed at one of the better quality motels in Ayr just 10 K's further north. Biggest problem was on checkout when we were charged $110 per night, when we have a email conformation booking stating $100 per night. They told us we have $100 rooms but upgraded you to a better room. OMG if our room was a better upgraded room, I would hate to see the other rooms. Our room was number 1, closest room to the Bruce Highway with truck noise, you also have the train noise from the main North Queensland rail line right behind the motel, our TV did not work and had to be re tuned to work. The in room air conditioner was noisy, no fly screen on the front windows to the room with Geckos running around on the ceiling inside the room. Bed quality just passes with Average, shower ok with quick hot water, but sink is very small with offset tap. The glass shelf above sink makes it very difficult to have shave or clean teeth. I travel a lot with our transport business around the east coast of Australia and this has to be one of the worst I have ever stayed in.
I do apologize for the TV, the changing of frequencies has resulted in us having to re-tune all TV's several times, obviously this one was missed. Unfortunately there is nothing I can do about the traffic or the rail line. One thing you did not mention was I offered to refund you the extra charge at checkout and again later by email.
We ended up staying in Home Hill for two weeks due to our van breaking down and a week of that was spent at the Burdekin Motor Inn. Clean, tidy and very comfortable. The owners, Tony and Karen could not do enough for us going far beyond the call of duty to help us whilst our van was being repaired. Even down to helping us find a reliable mechanic to fix our van. The food in the restaurant (and room service) was most definitely some of the best we had had during our three months in Australia.
Thank you both so much for everything you did for us, you will be remembered with fondness.
I was recently working in Home Hill for an extended period, and stayed at this motel 4 nights a week over a 5 week period.
Although the motel is an older motel, there is everything you need in the rooms including a decent size fridge, a toaster and a hairdryer, plus free internet. It also meant that the rooms are BIG and come with ceiling fans as well as A/C.
Karen and Tony, the owners, were always welcoming and couldn't do enough for me.... and how wonderful to get FRESH milk instead of the other stuff normally handed out in motels nowadays! There is a motel restaurant and bar which is open 3 nights a week, and room service is available 7 nights.
Thank you both, you made my stay literally a 'home away from home'
Staying in Home Hill with no Transport, this motel was my only option and what a great option it was.
Upon checking in, I was greeted with happy, smiling staff who instantly made me feel welcome and was told "Anything you need, please ask".
With the affordable rate, I wasn't expecting much but the rooms were large and comfortable, and VERY clean, more than big enough for myself.
With my partner arriving the next day, we used all our amentities and upon asking for some more, we were given heaps extra to get us through. Housekeeping staff were very polite and friendly and happy to accommodate our needs in any way they could help and their service every day was exceptional.
My partner and I ran into abit of trouble and staff were very understanding, very helpful and very accommodating.
Each time we encountered staff we were greeted with a smile and conversation.
Upon checking out, reception was again more than lovely and very efficient.
I am planning a return trip to Home Hill next year and will definitely be booking in with the Burdekin Motor Inn. I highly recommend this motel if you are looking for clean, affordable and friendly accommodation.
Thank you very much to the staff, we really enjoyed our stay and look forward to our stay with you next year.
