Is parking available at the property?

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

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 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.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Movie World and Royal Pines Resort Golf Course. It is approximately 7.2 miles from Surfers Paradise Beach and 7.9 miles from Cavill Avenue.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

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

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs and rollaway beds are available for a fee of AUD 30.00 per night, and advance requests are recommended.

Runaway Bay Motor Inn - Gold Coast Accommodation

Average nightly price at Runaway Bay Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$166
February	US$149
March	US$140
April	US$155
May	US$140
June	US$134
July	US$146
August	US$133
September	US$130
October	US$152
November	US$135
December	US$184

What guests think

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.

Many reviews mention practical touches such as in-room kitchenettes and easy check-in and check-out. Recurring downsides include an aging feel and maintenance issues like non-working TVs, limited power points, weak air conditioning or heating, and occasional water or appliance problems. A few guests disliked strict rules and a deposit hold; overall, expect a straightforward stay with dated elements and variable upkeep.

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10

Hollie

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in and out was easy, staff were friendly. Room was good size, and very clean. Kids loved the pool. We usually stay at 5 star resorts but just needed somewhere cheap for 2 nights and was very impressed.

10

Katrina

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property and our room was very clean, neat and tidy. I was very impressed how roomy it was with a very cosy kitchenette. I would've liked to have access to the laundry room 24/7, but I found a laundromat just up the road. We were there for a volleyball competition but unfortunately by the time I was ready to do the laundry to wash the uniforms for the next days competition we couldn't access it. Apart from that I will surely be returning if we have other competitions at the Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised, with many describing rooms as very clean or spotless and housekeeping dependable. A few note missed spots such as under the beds or the toilet brush holder.

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Michelle

16 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious, comfortable. Great location and lovely reception staff.

8

Greg

28 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

Clean and tidy, friendly staff. Close to shopping centres. Convenient location.

10

Wendy

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean great room

10

wendy

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, well serviced unit. Great location. Would certainly reccommend i.

8

Mark

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great night stay with a very clean room , comfy bed and lovely staff.

8

Anne

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The freezer was too tiny to store ice cream! Otherwise the kitchen overall was okay. We liked having the sheets changed daily, & kitchen bin emptied daily. General air-conditioning, ceiling fan & opening windows gave a good choice of air flow options depending on the temperature. Comfortable & clean.

10

Paul

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

From the booking to the actual accommodation the experience was excellent. The staff could do anymore to help. The room was spotless and smelling very fresh Well done all round BRAVO!!!

8

Rosalie

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Need to vacuum under beds and clean where toilet brush goes into holder

10

Simone

24 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

What a perfectly maintained motel. So clean and very spacious rooms.

10

SIMON

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and practical, often with kitchenettes. Several guests report dated fittings and issues such as non-working TVs, limited power points, weak or absent heating or air conditioning, and occasional appliance or water problems.

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Heather

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and tidy, very quiet, air conditioning very poor keeps cutting out.

10

Sharon

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No usb ports ,apart from that Excellent

6

David

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tv didn’t work, disappointing for a reasonably upmarket property in a suburban area

4

Timothy

2 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Almost no cold water comes out of the taps. The shower took 19 turns of cold and 1/3 of hot just to try to get the shower to have more than a drip come out. My colleague had an identical experience. Just bizarre. I assume a a 1970’s gravity hot water service. Overall clean, aircon was on or off. Too bad if you want anything between outside and cold. uncomfortable bed which the sides want to flip over. Overall an odd experience I won’t be repeating.

8

Stephen

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and simple...room was spacious and quiet...good deal for the price.

8

Anne

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The freezer was too tiny to store ice cream! Otherwise the kitchen overall was okay. We liked having the sheets changed daily, & kitchen bin emptied daily. General air-conditioning, ceiling fan & opening windows gave a good choice of air flow options depending on the temperature. Comfortable & clean.

8

Joseph

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is very clean but there is no heater. In winter, it can be cold at night.

6

Melissa

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, a very spacious motel room, that was free from smells and was neat and tidy. In a good location and with easy access. However, the TV didn't work. A new one was supplied the next day (though the smart tv hasn't been set up, so couldn't access this). The powerpoints were very limited in the room. Nothing seemed tagged and tested (and seemed old), including the power cable provided, when the powerpoints were too far away from where my device needed to operate. There were two separate lights out/broken, the fridge seal was not intact (door didn't close propely) and on the last day of my stay, it completely came away from the fridge. The jug was very old and would benefit from being replaced. There were two separate lights out - one in the living room and one in the bathroom (above the mirror). Perfectly adequate stay, however is in need of a lot of upgrades and refurbishments.

8

Neil

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were helpful and pleasant. Large unit with separate kitchenette.

10

Tracey

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable enough needs updating

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-in and supportive assistance when needed. There are occasional complaints about an unexpected deposit hold and poor interaction.

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10

Mark

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little spot, easy check in check out

10

lynnett

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean and friendly staff

8

Stephen

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and simple...room was spacious and quiet...good deal for the price.

10

Paul

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

From the booking to the actual accommodation the experience was excellent. The staff could do anymore to help. The room was spotless and smelling very fresh Well done all round BRAVO!!!

8

Jacqueline

21 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable room, excellent service Thank you to Trish who stayed longer than needed to help us check in when we arrived later than expected

8

Heather

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and efficient.

8

Neil

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were helpful and pleasant. Large unit with separate kitchenette.

4

Rob

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property old and tired. Not good staff and took an extra $200 after payment for room was made as holding deposit without asking and said it would take 7-14 to receive payment back.

6

Peter

22 Jan 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

8

Tony

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely friendly staff

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Location

Location is convenient near shops and Harbour Town, with easy access and a generally quiet setting. Suits short stays and getting around the northern Gold Coast.

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Ben

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Right where I needed to be

8

kristy

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location.

10

Jennifer

19 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a quiet, convenient property that is located near my relatives.

8

Allison

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is really convenient to lots of local shops and cafes and it's a short drive to Gold Coast central. There's a skate park within walking distance for kids and great cycleways and running paths. Note there is no Netflix etc but they do offer some dvd options that are streamed into every room at the same time. Staff are super friendly.

8

Trevor

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access clean and quiet location and conditions

10

Kaylynne

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very handy to shops restaurants

10

Anne

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So convenient for us.

10

mark

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful quiet location for rest and recovery

10

Elia

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean. Very close to the shops

10

Lucky

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were fortunate to get a deal which was affordable and convenient for us. We were in a 2-4 bed room which was comfy and met our general needs. The property is quite old and you get what you pay for. I would still stay as it is very close to Harbour Town and was easy to locate. If you're on a budget and just need a place to sleep while you are visiting the GC and enjoying the sites then this is a reasonable place to stay.

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Runaway Bay Motor Inn

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Standard Room, Kitchenette (Standard Double Room)

Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard Twin Family)

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

Standard Room, Kitchenette (Standard Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Suite)

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