Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available through a snack bar/deli, but specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Gladstone, just steps from the Gladstone Yacht Club and within a 5-minute walk of the Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre. It is approximately 0.5 miles from the William Golding Memorial Lookout and 0.7 miles from the Heron Island Ferry Terminal.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.

Harbour Sails Motor Inn in Gladstone

Average nightly price at Harbour Sails Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$93
February	US$91
March	US$95
April	US$92
May	US$99
June	US$97
July	US$100
August	US$101
September	US$105
October	US$83
November	US$93
December	US$88

What guests think

Across many reviews, Harbour Sails Motor Inn is praised for clean, spacious rooms, friendly service, and a convenient central location near the harbour, restaurants, and the Heron Island ferry, making it a reliable stop for short stays.

Guests appreciate the well-kept pool, free guest laundry, and easy on-site parking. Some reviews note dated bathrooms, minor maintenance issues, and inconsistent housekeeping, with occasional noise or heat in upstairs bedrooms. On-site restaurant is closed, but dining options and the waterfront are within an easy walk. Overall, expect a straightforward, good-value motel stay.

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Facilities

Pool and guest laundry are appreciated and well maintained; on-site parking is easy. A few rooms include spa baths; facilities are simple overall.

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Louise

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were so lovely. The facilities were great. Walking distance to the Entertainment Centre, East Shores, and a number of Restaurants. The children enjoyed a swim in the pool which was well maintained. The room itself was a bit dated but it did feel homely and there was enough space for the whole family. I would definitely stay again.

10

Shelley

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was lovely to have access to a minibar. Made a motel stay feel a little bit fancy ;)

10

Jordan

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place was really nice, clean and tidy. The spa bath was amazing 👏 thank you all

10

Glennis

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big clean room, nice pool area, great location and staff were very kind

8

Jodie

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,357 nights

Friendly helpful staff. Easy access and close to Centre of town. Pool is small but clean and pleasant. Access to guest laundry is very useful. A sink in the room is a boon for family travelers!

10

Riaan

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good parking

10

Brandon

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in, serviced, good parking, quiet.

10

Damien

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great pool, wonderful room. Patricia on reception was extremely helpful!

10

aaron

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and quiet. Free laundry!

8

Nick

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was well maintained and clean, albeit dated and bathroom was in need of a renovation, more for aesthetics than serviceability. Pool was clean and well maintained with ample parking. Reception staff were excellent to deal with.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean and well maintained. However, several note lapses such as dusty areas, dirty linens, pests, or housekeeping oversights.

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Paula

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Was there for 4 nights had to ask twice for any towels after room had been cleaned thats a joke doubt room was even cleaned shower was dirty after they had been in never vacuumed in the 4 days ants in bathroom and over bench next to microwave ..water pressure in shower complete joke

8

Bonita

15 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The unit has no windows in the bathroom ‘ and the fan was not working ‘ I like a lot of airflow which is not performing ‘ corners pretty dirty ‘ in shower and under the fridge door ‘ wifi information did not work ‘ the password in the guest book said it was wrong so gave up on that ‘ otherwise overall 3 star rating

4

Maree

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice place and friendly staff , however when we arrived linen on both pullout beds were dirty, room very dusty the lounge was that dusty it triggered my sons Allergies, pullout beds were extremely uncomfortable the mattress is that thin i slept on springs, Had to unzip the King size bed upstairs and share with my sister to get some sleep, also found a random sock behind the bed, and lots of dust under the bed, will stay elsewhere next time

4

Ronald

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really liked the place, however we did leave the next morning with numerous flea bites, disappointed as the place presented well

10

Leanne

8 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very clean and tidy, friendly staff and great facilities.

10

Anthony Kathrine

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The price of the room was fabulous. The room was spotless. The lady at reception was lovely and very welcoming. There was a mini bar in the room with reasonably priced items. The motel is on the Main Street of Gladstone and close to lots of eateries. My husband and I are very fussy and we enjoyed our stay and we’d stay again.

10

Brody

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy rooms

4

Carolyn

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The room we stayed in had lots of spiders, the furniture was broken, curtain rail was falling down. Leaky taps and no exhaust fans in bathroom. Carpet around bathroom was wet. Won’t be going back. I loved Gladstone. It was great😀

8

Gillian

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What was expected for a comfortable stay. Unfortunately there was wet carpet from the outset, coming from the fridge, of which we notified a staff member. Pool and pool area was nice, however it would have been better if there was more than the one sun lounge chair.

10

Owen

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful clean rooms

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with kitchenettes and quiet surrounds suited to short stays. Some are dated, and duplex layouts can be warm upstairs with AC struggling or plumbing noise at night.

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Maree

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice place and friendly staff , however when we arrived linen on both pullout beds were dirty, room very dusty the lounge was that dusty it triggered my sons Allergies, pullout beds were extremely uncomfortable the mattress is that thin i slept on springs, Had to unzip the King size bed upstairs and share with my sister to get some sleep, also found a random sock behind the bed, and lots of dust under the bed, will stay elsewhere next time

10

Phuong

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

OK for one night stay in order to catch the early morning ferry to Heron island. Room was spacious and clean.

10

VICKI

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable overnight stay. Room was spacious & king bed very comfortable. Small table & chairs to relax with a cuppa. Toaster & plates which you don't see often along with a microwave. Highly recommend & would definitely stay again.

8

Kerri

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was ok. Clean and tidy and close to harbour. Only complaint was the air con wasn’t big enough for the unit so it was hot upstairs in the bedroom. Housekeeping never made the bed which was weird

8

Barry

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable. Good size room

10

James

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My 2nd time staying at this property in the last 12 months. rooms very spacious, good desk, useful table and dining chairs, firm but comfortable bed. TV and AC both worked well. Very clean throughout and although the hotel was quite full no issues with noise or other guests etc

6

Andrew

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was within walking distance to town so was convenient in that respect. I felt the rooms were very dark and the upstairs bedroom was quite hot at night time and the air conditioning didn’t really get up there to cool it off. Maybe a ceiling fan would help up there.

10

Leesa

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location. Rooms good size only just pillows need updating but apart from that all good

8

William

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

OK for 1 or 2 nights. Plumbing from upstairs rooms very noisy during night. Room was design for 3 people but cutlery and plates/cups did not match numbers. Bed very soft. Wifi good. Parking on site outside room. Advertised on-site Indian restaurant now permanently closed.

8

Nick

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was well maintained and clean, albeit dated and bathroom was in need of a renovation, more for aesthetics than serviceability. Pool was clean and well maintained with ample parking. Reception staff were excellent to deal with.

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Service

Staff are routinely praised as friendly, communicative and accommodating, with smooth check-in. Helpful extras include shuttle lifts or arrangements to the marina/ferry.

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Lea

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Male staff at counter on arrival non communicative, unfriendly

10

Joanne

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful. Close to the Marina for our trip to Heron Island. Free shuttle drop off to the marina.

10

Lou

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very communicative and helpful Staff

8

tony

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

staff were friendly and very helpful . no complaints

10

Andy

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Always a great place to stay, very friendly staff

10

Jane

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff - kind and hard working. I wish them success in their endeavors.

10

Melissa

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and accomodating, good location

10

Lilian

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and quick checkin. Nice comfortable room and King bed. Bathroom good. Overall good value. Walkable to esplanade parks one way or city centre the other. Would definitely stay again.

10

Ann

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter and I were treated very well by the proprietors of Harbour Sails Motor Inn. They allowed an early check-in, a free shuttle ride to the marina and when we needed to extend an extra day, they were very accomodating. The location was very close to the marina if you are traveling to Heron Island. My daughter enjoyed the pool. The only issue was the some mold in the shower.

10

Philip

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner went out of his way and picked us up at the harbour The rooms are excellent condition But the curtains need attention.

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Location

Central location within easy walking distance of the waterfront, parks, restaurants and the entertainment centre. Popular as a base for Heron Island ferry transfers.

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10

Louise

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were so lovely. The facilities were great. Walking distance to the Entertainment Centre, East Shores, and a number of Restaurants. The children enjoyed a swim in the pool which was well maintained. The room itself was a bit dated but it did feel homely and there was enough space for the whole family. I would definitely stay again.

10

Lilian

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second stay. Great room and location. Easy walk to Harbour parks. Definitely recommend.

10

Reagan

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great, location was perfect, easy parking , friendly check in . We had an early start and needed to be near the Marina , the location was very convenient.

10

Ngari

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just off the centre of town within a short walk of the entertainment centre. Clean, convenient, with all your needs for an overnight or a few nights stay. Lovely staff. Recommend.

10

Erick

2 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, excellent central location.Laundry available, good dize room and shuttle to the ferry. We couldn't ask for more

10

Valentine

11 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was clean and comfortable and within a short walk of the CBD and waterfront

10

Nykolas

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious room. Located conveniently in the heart of Gladstone and close to the harbor. Perfect place to spend the night before heading off to the Great Barrier Reef!

8

Peter

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value in a good central location to the yacht club and other amenities

10

mario

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and ease of parking and room nice

8

alison

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for catching the ferry to Heron the next morning.

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Dining

No on-site restaurant currently, but multiple eateries, the Yacht Club and pubs are within a short walk. Some appreciate the in-room minibar; one guest disliked bottled water charges.

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Shelley

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was lovely to have access to a minibar. Made a motel stay feel a little bit fancy ;)

8

Ian

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was good place to stay pub across the road for food etc

8

Cheryl

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay. Close to parks and restaurants.

10

Anne

14 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Bright, clean and central in excellent location for dining in CBD and nearby harbour/marina for pleasant easy walks.

8

David

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy and property is in great location. Attached restaurant was closed, but other restaurants within easy walking distance. Room was clean and tidy with the usual amenities. Bathroom was clean, but shower stall leaked and only issue was very low toilet (height). Only other issue was when returning from dinner saw two mice run into laundry from nearby garden. No sign of any in actual room.

10

Kathryn

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here as we were catching the ferry the next morning for Heron Island, it’s in a great spot with an east walk to the Boat Club for dinner on the deck overlooking the marina. Or a walk up the street for shops and lunch. The staff there are very friendly and they have a free washing machine and dryer. Room was great for our family of 4. Had everything we needed in a handy location, will stay again.

8

Karen

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stay, but I've never been changed for water in any hotel ($3 for a small bottle.)

8

Chris

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great walking distance from the night life and coffee shops

8

William

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

OK for 1 or 2 nights. Plumbing from upstairs rooms very noisy during night. Room was design for 3 people but cutlery and plates/cups did not match numbers. Bed very soft. Wifi good. Parking on site outside room. Advertised on-site Indian restaurant now permanently closed.

6

YOSHIYUKI

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

部屋は清潔の保たれています。また、部屋の前に駐車できるのも良いです。近所に地元ヨットクラブの素敵なレストランがあり、利用しました。良かったです。

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