Tropical Gate Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo

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Front of property
Basic Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free self parking
Basic Double Room, Pets Allowed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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122 Gladstone Rd, Allenstown, QLD, 4700
  • Place, Rockhampton Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nissan Navara Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockhampton, QLD (ROK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, Pets Allowed

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rockhampton

Located in Allenstown within a mile (2 km) of Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo, Tropical Gate Motor Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital. This 3-star motel welcomes guests with 28 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Rockhampton Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Nissan Navara Arena - 5 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Rockhampton Station - 2 min drive
  • Rockhampton, QLD (ROK) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishco Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mumma’s Fish ‘N’ Chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Headricks Lane - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Tropical Gate Motor Inn

Motel with free parking, near Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
Guests of Tropical Gate Motor Inn enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
All of Tropical Gate Motor Inn's 28 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. 32-inch LCD TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Ironing boards, desks, and free toiletries are other standard amenities.
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 self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for AUD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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 Tropical Gate Motor Inn?

Tropical Gate Motor Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Tropical Gate Motor Inn?

This motel is situated in Allenstown, close to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo, Nissan Navara Arena, and Rockhampton Showgrounds. You'll also find Stockland Shopping Centre and Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Tropical Gate Motor Inn?

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

Does Tropical Gate Motor Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Tropical Gate Motor Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tropical Gate Motor Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Does Tropical Gate Motor Inn have a hot tub?

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

Does Tropical Gate Motor Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Tropical Gate Motor Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Tropical Gate Motor Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Tropical Gate Motor Inn for a fee of AUD 20 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Tropical Gate Motor Inn?

Yes, this motel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Tropical Gate Motor Inn?

The closest major airport to Tropical Gate Motor Inn is Rockhampton, QLD (ROK), which is 3 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tropical Gate Motor Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Tropical Gate Motor Inn.

Tropical Gate Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 248 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaylene

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

Dump

The complex itself is a dump. Ground floor room, only block out curtains. No privacy blinds so if you want natural light, everyone who walks right past your room can see right in. Lots of people smoking, drinking and talking outside our room for hours. Inside, NO toilet paper even though it had 2 roll dispensers. They were both empty. No milk provided for the coffee or tea. Half the powerpoints dont work. Fridge door inside broken so couldn't stand a soft drink bottle up. No top sheet on bed. Just a prickly wooden blanket. Pillow was like a rock. Old and run down. Cobwebs in the bathroom. Just a disgusting property. Find somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
No one in the office at check in time. No carpet on floor thus bed kept moving. Too noisy , very dated bathroom , very dusty odour when opened door for the first time ,just generally unpleasant stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ziggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wae very good Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Marco Paixao

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, clean but old and dated. Lots of dogs staying. Neighbours noisy slamming door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy obviously as its on the main road. Bathrooms need a serious overhaul.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Our beds rolled all around the room when we were in them the bathroom was mouldy and slippery no shower caps the tea, sugar and coffee packets was covered in cockroach poo and there was a chair in our room that my daughter sat on and she fell through it and ended up with a gash on her back from the screws that scratched her when we investigated the seat was snapped in half and not screwed in I left a note for housekeeping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed and great little Thai takeaway next door in the other hotel. This hotel supplies breakfast (as long as you collect it yourself before 7pm or you don’t get milk or breakfast). It’s supposed to be pet friendly but it’s hard to get a pet friendly room when booking via an app.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

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

6/10 Okay

Barb

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old, Requested a room on ground floor and GOT. AC, fridge,Bed was great,comfy and clean. Only disappointment was the towels weren't renewed daily.which I thought were. Lucky there was a spare.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucietta

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very disappointing. Continental breakfast was only cereal and bread. Bathroom smelt horrible and shower had mould and soap scum. Fridge isn't what pictures show was a tiny bar fridge just as well I took an esky. Toaster and kettle packed away in cupboard and the tea coffee and biscuits not enough for 3 people no spare blankets for if you get cold (thankfully my daughter had her own) upon check-in guy very friendly and nice but room wasn't ready we had to wait in car for 25 minutes then walk on wet tiles. The room looked nothing like photos on wotif. If travelling and not needing Fridge with freezer space then its ok for sleeping overnight beds were comfortable but they slide on floor when you get up and down off the bed. Only 1 chair provided for 4 people. Overall 2 star rating for cleanliness and convenience. 4 star for guy who checked us in and out. He was polite friendly and apologetic. Continental breakfast isn't Continental it's literally just cereal and bread for travellers who are travelling far that's definitely a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty ,noisy ...needed a receipt for accommodation and was refused.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff and nice and clean and then supplied breakfast. Thanks will say there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good when your room is not serviced daily. I had to ask for clean towels and toilet paper constantly. Very disappointing, as the noise from the road was so loud, very hard to sleep. The motel is old and needs renovations, which I understand but no one should have to ask for their bed to be made, clean towels daily or toilet paper. The tea/coffee/2pkts of individual biscuits were never replaced. And never had a glasses/mugs replaced. We had to wash everything in boiled water from kettle. This is just unacceptable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Barry

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very old and quite dodgy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

ralph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had toaster. Microwave. Kettle. Fridge. No free tv. Bins too small . Soap holder in shower broken. Fridge door opens wrong way .under fridge rotten. Bathroom door needs replacing. Shower taps hard to turn off and leaks. Room curtain broken. Toilet seat loose. Seams we were given this room due to going through wotif and not their system.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

jean

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Corazon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was tidy and clean. It had a fridge, microwave and kettle which is very convenient especially if you’re doing road trips. They also offer some breakfast items at the reception before you need to go to room which again very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mirjam, South Kolan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

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

Renovated Hotel

Room was renovated apart from bathroom. Very clean. For a dog friendly room which are usually the worst of the property, the room was lovely. Reception staff were welcoming and very helpful. It’s not the motel’s fault but people were chatting outside up until around 2am. They were permanent or semi permanent guests and didn’t give two hoots for anyone. The hotel should consider moving smoking areas a long way from guests as that is where they meet up. There was traffic noise but it wasn’t bad and expected. Reception staff were the highlight, oh and the great Thai restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025