Name: Motel 98
Address: 98 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, Rockhampton, Queensland, AU
Price range: US$113–US$196 per night
Rating: 8.03

What guests think

Reviews of Motel 98 describe a convenient base near dining and the river, with many praising friendly staff and comfortable beds, while others note dated areas, inconsistent cleanliness, and facilities such as the pool and parking needing better upkeep.

Guests frequently mention strong showers but mixed noise levels from thin walls or nearby activity, and several praise the on-site restaurant and bar. Some reviewers struggled with reception being hard to find or unattended, with minimal check-in guidance. Overall, expect an older, functional stopover where experiences vary by room and area of the property.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

The on-site restaurant and bar receive positive remarks, but the outdoor pool is often described as dirty or poorly maintained. Parking is available, yet guests report mixed experiences from easy and ample to cramped or messy, with some exterior areas looking run-down.

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6

Donna

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception was hard to find as it is at the rear of the building and upon entry the restaurant staff seemed to be the only ones working. After a wait we were checked in with very basic verbal communication on where to find allocated room. Parking is not dedicated and we were lucky to find a spot at the very rear of property The rooms are not clearly marked directional wise and we had to do a few walks around to find our door. The room itself was roomy and relatively clean. We were unable to open the door that led to the outdoor pool garden area at all and it appeared to have been broken for quite a while. The pool area looked like it needed a bit of attention and was not very inviting. The restaurant menu seemed to be very nice however we did not eat there that night. Easy walk to other dining options.

6

Allen

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was filthy Staff were phantoms. Room was clean enough I guess, but dated.

8

Jamie

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking , restaurant and bar . Access to shops in the city

6

Cecil Paul

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was not cleaned each day

10

Lisa

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in as I arrived late, reception staff went out of his way to ensure I had a nice hot meal after driving for hours. Room comfortable and clean plus parking is easy.

4

Paul

23 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures they have of the rooms, pool & facilities on their website make this motel look good but in reality it’s nothing like that. The walls in the bathroom were disgusting, which I wiped down with disinfectant and towel. There was holes in the wall from where a smoke alarm may have been, the floors felt dirty, the pool area was over grown and the pool looked half empty. The whole place looked old, weathered and run down. I wouldn’t recommend staying at this place.

10

Emilie

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly, great carparking and the room was nice and clean. The food wss also very good there, so we would warmly reccomend this place😊

8

Amanda

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good amount of restaurants in walking distance. Car park small for large vehicles. Difficult to park. You can hear people in the next room as if they are in your room. Noisy neighbourhood.

4

Renae L

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was mould in the bathroom around the sink and the parking lot was a mess. Walls are very thin. The staff was nice but the place was very overpriced for the quality of the run-down property.

8

David

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice restaurant with good food. Room was a bit smaller than I expected but good enough for one person.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: several guests found rooms very clean, while others reported dust, mould and dirty bathroom surfaces, and worn or marked linens. Housekeeping quality appears variable, with some noting good room servicing.

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Eva

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Meget dårlig stand, rummet lugtede af madlavning og der var støv alle vegne

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10

Jenny

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing over night place. Very clean, amazing shower. Convent place to stay. Loved our stay here

6

Kim

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

Good location, friendly reception staff, linen and cushions were very aged and marked/dirty.

10

Lisa

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in as I arrived late, reception staff went out of his way to ensure I had a nice hot meal after driving for hours. Room comfortable and clean plus parking is easy.

4

Paul

23 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures they have of the rooms, pool & facilities on their website make this motel look good but in reality it’s nothing like that. The walls in the bathroom were disgusting, which I wiped down with disinfectant and towel. There was holes in the wall from where a smoke alarm may have been, the floors felt dirty, the pool area was over grown and the pool looked half empty. The whole place looked old, weathered and run down. I wouldn’t recommend staying at this place.

10

Emilie

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly, great carparking and the room was nice and clean. The food wss also very good there, so we would warmly reccomend this place😊

6

warwick

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were ok smelly a bit stale service was ok but place was dated

10

Peter

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the property was a good location easy to get to and a good variation of dining options. The property was well priced, clean etc.

4

Renae L

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was mould in the bathroom around the sink and the parking lot was a mess. Walls are very thin. The staff was nice but the place was very overpriced for the quality of the run-down property.

10

Stefan

7 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay, it’s an older motel but everything was clean and works etc. We also used the complimentary Tesla charger which was great, only improvement would be to mark thecEV charging bay with green paint to prevent others from unknowingly blocking it

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Rooms

Many rooms feel dated or in need of a refresh, though some are semi-renovated with comfortable beds. Guests note strong showers, variable room size, and occasional noise from thin walls or air conditioning.

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David

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent strong water pressure in the shower!

6

Katarina

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was not what I expected I feel the room was run down and out dated. The bed was very uncomfortable for me

6

Allen

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was filthy Staff were phantoms. Room was clean enough I guess, but dated.

8

Bevan

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Independent aircon, good bedding semi renovated but woodwork is a little tired. Would I stay again...Yes!. Its quiet, clean and a good bed.

10

Deborah

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted by friendly and accommodating staff. The beds were comfortable. The hand basin was a little difficult to use given its shape and location. Rooms could use a refresh as the curtains and sliding doors were difficult to open and close.

10

Jenny

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing over night place. Very clean, amazing shower. Convent place to stay. Loved our stay here

6

warwick

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were ok smelly a bit stale service was ok but place was dated

8

Amanda

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good amount of restaurants in walking distance. Car park small for large vehicles. Difficult to park. You can hear people in the next room as if they are in your room. Noisy neighbourhood.

8

Gary

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Served its purpose. Handy to everything. A bit dated and aircon quite noisy.

4

Renae L

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was mould in the bathroom around the sink and the parking lot was a mess. Walls are very thin. The staff was nice but the place was very overpriced for the quality of the run-down property.

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Service

Many reviews highlight friendly, accommodating staff and smooth late check-in. However, several guests found reception hard to locate or unattended, with limited arrival guidance.

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Charled

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room good except for miniature tea and coffee making facility, micro vanity basin. Furniture placement not good. Reception was a joke. Not attended and focus on on selling their restaurant and bar and insisting on taking credit card details as security. Tariff was already paid

10

alison

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable, roomy, central to eating & shops, lovely waterfront for walking, free guest laundry was handy, quiet, friendly reception, good room servicing, very pleased with the accommodation.

10

Marisa

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was so friendly. We would be going back..Rissy

6

Donna

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception was hard to find as it is at the rear of the building and upon entry the restaurant staff seemed to be the only ones working. After a wait we were checked in with very basic verbal communication on where to find allocated room. Parking is not dedicated and we were lucky to find a spot at the very rear of property The rooms are not clearly marked directional wise and we had to do a few walks around to find our door. The room itself was roomy and relatively clean. We were unable to open the door that led to the outdoor pool garden area at all and it appeared to have been broken for quite a while. The pool area looked like it needed a bit of attention and was not very inviting. The restaurant menu seemed to be very nice however we did not eat there that night. Easy walk to other dining options.

6

Allen

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was filthy Staff were phantoms. Room was clean enough I guess, but dated.

10

Deborah

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted by friendly and accommodating staff. The beds were comfortable. The hand basin was a little difficult to use given its shape and location. Rooms could use a refresh as the curtains and sliding doors were difficult to open and close.

10

Lisa

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in as I arrived late, reception staff went out of his way to ensure I had a nice hot meal after driving for hours. Room comfortable and clean plus parking is easy.

10

Emilie

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly, great carparking and the room was nice and clean. The food wss also very good there, so we would warmly reccomend this place😊

4

Renae L

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was mould in the bathroom around the sink and the parking lot was a mess. Walls are very thin. The staff was nice but the place was very overpriced for the quality of the run-down property.

10

Glen

31 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Food in the area. Enjoyed my stay. Very comfortable room. Friendly staff. Will be back

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Location

Frequently praised for being handy to the riverfront, shops and dining, with pleasant walks nearby. While some stays were very quiet, a few reported noise from neighbouring properties or the surrounding area.

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alison

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable, roomy, central to eating & shops, lovely waterfront for walking, free guest laundry was handy, quiet, friendly reception, good room servicing, very pleased with the accommodation.

10

Matt

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot and very quiet

8

Jamie

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking , restaurant and bar . Access to shops in the city

4

David

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was close to a house with a loud barking dog.

8

Les

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a very convenient location with river walks across the street.

8

Michael

30 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to the city centre and riverfront precinct.

8

Amanda

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good amount of restaurants in walking distance. Car park small for large vehicles. Difficult to park. You can hear people in the next room as if they are in your room. Noisy neighbourhood.

8

Gary

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Served its purpose. Handy to everything. A bit dated and aircon quite noisy.

10

Peter

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the property was a good location easy to get to and a good variation of dining options. The property was well priced, clean etc.

4

Jenny

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to riverside restaurants.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant and bar receive good feedback, and several guests enjoyed meals. There are also plenty of dining options within walking distance.

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4

Leigh

16 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

nice bar and restaurant area

6

Donna

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception was hard to find as it is at the rear of the building and upon entry the restaurant staff seemed to be the only ones working. After a wait we were checked in with very basic verbal communication on where to find allocated room. Parking is not dedicated and we were lucky to find a spot at the very rear of property The rooms are not clearly marked directional wise and we had to do a few walks around to find our door. The room itself was roomy and relatively clean. We were unable to open the door that led to the outdoor pool garden area at all and it appeared to have been broken for quite a while. The pool area looked like it needed a bit of attention and was not very inviting. The restaurant menu seemed to be very nice however we did not eat there that night. Easy walk to other dining options.

8

Jamie

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking , restaurant and bar . Access to shops in the city

8

Michael

30 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to the city centre and riverfront precinct.

10

Lisa

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in as I arrived late, reception staff went out of his way to ensure I had a nice hot meal after driving for hours. Room comfortable and clean plus parking is easy.

10

Emilie

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly, great carparking and the room was nice and clean. The food wss also very good there, so we would warmly reccomend this place😊

10

Peter

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the property was a good location easy to get to and a good variation of dining options. The property was well priced, clean etc.

10

Glen

31 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Food in the area. Enjoyed my stay. Very comfortable room. Friendly staff. Will be back

4

Jenny

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to riverside restaurants.

8

David

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice restaurant with good food. Room was a bit smaller than I expected but good enough for one person.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $154	2 $153	3 $154
4 $153	5 $154	6	7 $155	8 $144	9 $148	10 $153
11 $155	12 $160	13 $195	14	15 $155	16 $150	17 $150
18 $147	19 $196	20 $194	21 $154	22 $185	23 $161	24 $161
25 $147	26 $187	27 $150	28 $153	29 $153	30 $153	31 $153

Motel 98

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Deluxe Single Room

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Twin)

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27 $117	28 $156	29 $179	30