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Sunbird Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Julago with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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37159 Bruce Highway, Julago, QLD, 4816
  • Place, Billabong Sanctuary
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Queensland Country Bank Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room with Queen and Single Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Julago

Located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Billabong Sanctuary, Sunbird Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Stuart Creek Nature Refuge. Each of the 10 rooms at this 3-star motel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Billabong Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cluden Racecourse - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 15 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre - 16 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 15 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Specialty Coffee Traders - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Bambini - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grill’d - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zarraffa's Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zambrero - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Sunbird Motel

Motel in Julago with free parking
Guests staying at Sunbird Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.

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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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for AUD 15 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sunbird Motel?

Sunbird Motel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Sunbird Motel?

This motel is located in Julago, close to Billabong Sanctuary, Cluden Racecourse, and Fairfield Central Shopping Centre. Stuart Creek Nature Refuge is also within a driving distance of 4.1 mi.

Is there parking available at Sunbird Motel?

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

Does Sunbird Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Sunbird Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sunbird Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Sunbird Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sunbird Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Sunbird Motel offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Sunbird Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Sunbird Motel for a fee of AUD 15 per pet, per night.

Does Sunbird Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Sunbird Motel?

The closest major airport to Sunbird Motel is Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is 13.4 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sunbird Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sunbird Motel.

Reviews

Sunbird Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only reception is hard in this accommodation the rest is very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location right on the highway, large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady at reception is really lovely and helpful. It was great to have somewhere to stay that welcomed our dog as well. It would be better if the smoke alarms weren’t directly over the bed as I found the light from it shone in my face all night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating for a late check in and early departure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

David John, Brinsmead

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Location. Handy for a traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, basic, cheap room is what we needed and thats what we got. Lovely comfy beds. Not much pressure in shower but its hot snd gets alot hotter if someone flushes the toilet, but happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towels were nice and fluffy. The room was spacious with a fridge. There was a little bit of highway noise but it wasn't noticeable when I was sleeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, pleasant and helpful staff, was a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hercolano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hard to see signage. No meals. Host not at motel when we arrived, due to issues. Had to deal with young daughter.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy and friendly hotel

Linen was lovely and fluffy. Hotel staff were very lovely and helpful. Room had a microwave which was handy too.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Convenient when driving long distance.

Very basic, although convenient as beside highway and pets allowed. Nevertheless I feel it is overpriced, they also charge an additional $10 per pet.

8/10 Good

Daryl & Shay, Rockhampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just out side of Town

The motel was only a short drive into town and the owner was lovely. She helped us with directions and parking for the football game which helped very much. The room was on the smaller side but was everything we needed with 2A & 2C for a 1 night stay. This motel is on the highway but once the room was closed and air-cond on you couldn't even hear the traffic. We had a wonderful stay and would go there again.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient place for short stay

Lovely place just off the highway outside Townsville. Great for short stay on way up East Coast. Very clean and helpful friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet and convenient location.

I thought it was very well priced for the facilities provided.

6/10 Okay

Liz, Cairns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I stay there because it is close to friends

Good price for what I need. Always clean and friendly owners.

10/10 Excellent

Neville (Nifty), Cairns FNQ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location / Price & Service

The ease in making an online booking to the reception I received on arrival, made one feel like they were home, Everything about my stay provided me with complete satisfaction in all respects: the central location / convenience / accesablity then the allocated room, once inside, it left a very evident & appealing reason to enjoy my stay, Very comfortable to say the least & all facilities were of the highest order, to then, appreciating the fine breakfasts coupled with the friendly nature from the owners. It was a really enjoyable overall experience & I would have no hesitation in recommending this venue for any of my friends or others, and look forward to my re-visiting the Sunbird Motel in the future. Many thanks again to Debbie & Adam.