Tramway Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Sarina with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Share Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Beach
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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110 Broad Street, Sarina, QLD, 4737
  • Place, Sarina Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarina Sugar Shed
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mackay, QLD (MKY)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Standard Room Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Standard Room Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin Share Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (Self Contained Unit)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Cottage)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Sarina

Tramway Motel is a short stroll from Sarina Museum and Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre. This 12-room, 3.5-star motel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Sarina Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sarina Sugar Shed - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mackay Base Hospital - 42 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Harrup Park - 44 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sarina Station - 13 min walk
  • Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roots - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Natalesha's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sarina Bowls Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪third ground coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tramway Motel

Motel in Sarina with free parking
Guests of Tramway Motel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a garden and barbecue grills.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other amenities include balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Tramway Motel?

Tramway Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Tramway Motel?

This motel is located in Sarina, a short 15-minute walk from Sarina Sugar Shed and also 11 minutes on foot from Sarina Museum. You'll also find Mount Blarney Conservation Park and Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Tramway Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Tramway Motel have a casino on the premises?

No, Tramway Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tramway Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tramway Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a garden plus some guestrooms include kitchens.

Are there hot tubs at Tramway Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Tramway Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Tramway Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Tramway Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tramway Motel.

Does Tramway Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Tramway Motel?

The closest major airport to Tramway Motel is Mackay, QLD (MKY), which is 20.9 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tramway Motel?

Yes, every guestroom at Tramway Motel comes with a balcony.

Tramway Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 140 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy room staff are wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Wout

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lady at front desk was rude and made me pay extra on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Skye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself was perfectly fine for an older style motel. Didn't realise it was literally right next to the train line so really loud, my fault for not checking. Take earplugs and you should be ok though. The lady at check was so surprisingly rude to us! She was agitated and carrying on about how they don't accept Expedia bookings and then just walked away. There was a sign saying they don't accept basically any 3rd party bookings. We didn't know if we even had a booking at all after that. There were other people waiting to check in too and we all just looked at each other in disbelief. She came back a while later, took payment (for the booking we apparently couldn't have made lol) and then handed us the keys. We walked away wondering why she was so cold and rude to us for booking online. Maybe there was language miscommunication of some sort, either way, no need to be that rude to someone for no apparent reason.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very clean

Beautifully clean and is great for a night or two. Was train noise at night but it is seasonal. Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable but not ideal in cane cutting season. Cane trains noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist indicated that they don’t associate with online platforms for bookings. Interesting as I had a confirmation via wotif. She claimed to have tried to call me the day before twice to advise my booking was invalid. No calls missed. Luckily she had vacancies so honoured the booking. After 10 hours of driving, this is the last thing I needed. Whatever happened to customer service?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival was greeted rudely by reception. Room was not cleaned properly. Hair in the shower drain. Beds were terribly uncomfortable. Overall a very average experience. Rooms are over priced. Will not be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Just needed somewhere clean and quiet to get some sleep. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around the pool etc was very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WORST LADY EVER

The lady was so arrogant. I booked online and she says nope and left 2 kids and i woth no where to stay and wouldnt give my money back. Absolutely appalling. Someone so arrogant should not be allowed to work with people. Like agressive dogs muzzle it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Greeted very rudely and told Expedia was banned. Offered to leave after full refund and she then gave us a room key. Not pleasant. On the plus side, it was clean. Coffee etc. Bed was comfortable. Very loud at night with sugar cane trains all night plus trucks on highway. This is my very first negative review and I am sad to post this. I would not recommend this motel. There are others in the town further from the train tracks and hopefully kinder staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Julianne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist said she was too tired to offer meals, room smelt like cat urine, over chaarge for room, disgusting would never recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pravinesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Quiet place. Clean room and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room to park our boat with drive through access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately each room had a strange odour, unit 1 the TV did not function, we were then transferred to unit 9 same odour and TV problem, the owner did attempt to satisfy our needs and was very attentive, we decided to move on to another motel. Pet Friendly Motels we will avoid at all costs in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

We booked through Wotif, arrived at the property to be told by the owner that she doesn't deal with Wotif and wouldn't accept our booking.She said to cancel that booking and to rebook direct with her. We did not want to cancel as the money was non refundable. It was very late to start looking for alternate accommodation so we rebooked direct with her, now to get our refund from Wotif.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shockingly rude staff on checkin, blaming Expedia and us for not having our booked and paid room available. Apparently we should’ve called to confirm our room! One of us had to sleep on very thin mattress on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reeder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Sarina stopover

Room was clean and tidy, unfortunately it is next to the cane train tramway. Walking distance to hotel etc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable unit, a bit dated but owners are renovating bit by bit. Warm reception on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Toni, Port Curtis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024