Name: Runaway Bay Motor Inn
Address: 429 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Rating: 8.4

Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

Based on 932 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

4%

Couple

51%

Family

41%

Group

2%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Runaway Bay Motor Inn, travellers consistently note clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient, quiet location near shops and Harbour Town, making it a practical base for short stays when value and ease matter most.

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6

Peter

Jan 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff on book in, unfortunately the place has just aged and certainly not value for money

2

Chloe

Jan 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

First off very disappointed in my stay. The room was worn out and the sheets a

6

Sheryl

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Property is dated and needs a little bit of TLC. We were upgraded to a bigger room which was nice but were disappointed to find some blood stains on the pillowcase of an extra pillow that had been stored away. Upon arrival for check in ,the front desk was un occupied and front door locked and it was only 3 pm on a weekday. Also garbage bins from a collection earlier that morning blocked half the entrance driveway annd weren’t removed until much later that evening. So maintenance could be better particularly as the motel was fairly full on the night we stayed.

8

Lisa

Jan 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious

10

Kane

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

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429 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Location

With a stay at Runaway Bay Motor Inn in Gold Coast (Runaway Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Movie World and Royal Pines Resort Golf Course. This motel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Dreamworld and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Surfers Paradise Beach.

Harbour Town(1 miles)

South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park(1.8 miles)

Ian Dipple Lagoon(2.7 miles)

Lakeside Country Club(3 miles)

Parkwood International Golf Course(3.1 miles)

Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area(3.6 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

Security deposit

AUD 200 per accommodation on arrival.

Good to know

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Optional extras

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FAQs

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional fees and should be arranged in advance.

The property is located in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast. It is approximately 11.2 miles from Dreamworld and 7.2 miles from Surfers Paradise Beach.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. Specific operational hours are not provided.

Children are allowed to stay at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Cribs and rollaway beds are available for a fee of AUD 30.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Runaway Bay Motor Inn

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