Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.

Where is the motel located in relation to key attractions?

The motel is located near the beach, approximately 9.2 miles from Pipeclay National Park and 11.8 miles from Womalah Resources Reserve. It is also close to Great Sandy National Park and Carlo Sand Blow.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of AUD 10.00 per stay. Additional details about extra beds are not specified.

Sleepy Lagoon Motel in Tin Can Bay

Average nightly price at Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$102
February	$98
March	$98
April	$100
May	$99
June	$96
July	$100
August	$105
September	$100
October	$96
November	$100
December	$100

What guests think

Reviews of Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel highlight very clean, comfortable, self-contained rooms set among well-kept gardens, with friendly, helpful managers and easy check-in, plus a convenient location for the dolphin feeding and local shops.

Value for money is noted, and many find it convenient for short stopovers or family stays. Recurring downsides include occasional noise from the adjacent pub or wall air conditioners, sporadic Wi-Fi or TV issues, and a few maintenance concerns such as bathroom odours or dated fittings. Overall, expect a straightforward, tidy base that makes visiting Tin Can Bay easy.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the well-kept grounds with BBQ areas and generally convenient parking, though spaces can be limited when the neighbouring pub is busy. Laundry facilities draw praise, and a few guests reported Wi-Fi access issues.

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Anne

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Notre chambre était super bien. Et dans le jardin il ya des espaces bbq, c'est très agréable pour partager un bon moment. Le lendemain matin nous sommes allés au dolphin feeding, c'était super

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Lauren Claire

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, very comfortable, spacious room, lovely property! Laundry facilities were good and we were very close to Barnacles Cafe for dolphin feeding! I'd highly recommend this as a place to stay!

10

Phillip

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully kept gardens, path and hedges as you walk in bode well for the care taken on a property and we were not disappointed.

10

Jan

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great friendly place to stay with immaculate gardens!

8

Linda

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The cabin was very clean. The office staff very friendly. The close proximity to everything. The grounds were beautiful including bbq area. One night only we had to park out on the street as all parking bays were taken in front of our cabin. No big deal but prob could do with parking numbers for cabins. All in all a wonderful 3 day stay. Thank you sleepy lagoon

8

Margaret

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean & roomy rooms. Good shower. leaks out onto the floor a bit. Quite a good location. Good parking. Air con noisy. Pub pretty rough for a meal & expensive for what you got. Wouldn't recommend it.

10

Timothy

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location very clean and well maintained gardens close to local hotel with good food.. great value for money...

10

Philip

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Sleepy Lagoon Motel is in a convelient location, its clean and the outdoor gardens are neat with some great sitting / BBQ nooks. I'd deffinately stay again!

10

Paul

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean and tidy property. Nice outdoor BBQ area too

10

Carl

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room with all you would expect. Central in Tin Can Bay with walking paths to rooms surrounded with greenery.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is widely praised, with many describing rooms as spotless and the property well maintained. Some report issues such as bathroom odours, stained carpet, or damp patches and peeling paint.

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Peter

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculate cabin. Fresh and clean. Bed was super comfortable.

10

Richie

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were great clean and tidy

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Terence

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upgrade needed in bathroom, bedside tables, bedside lights. Carpet was quite stained. Kitchen was good, towels were good quality.

10

Iain

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, easy check-in, in a quiet area, the nearby pub is very relaxed and fairly quiet. Slept well at this motel which helped for the drive the next morning.

8

Majella

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean rooms, well kept surroundings, nice place to stay

10

Ryan

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean property with friendly staff.

10

Carl

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room with all you would expect. Central in Tin Can Bay with walking paths to rooms surrounded with greenery.

6

Jennifer

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was totally disappointed with the vile smell in the bathroom coming from the floor drain.

10

Dieta

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and cozy room, the proprietor was friendly and helpful even though we arrived late. We only were in town for one night but wouldn't hesitate to recommend this motel.

10

karen

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless, spacious with everything we needed for our overnight stay. Fast and efficient check in.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with kitchenettes and useful equipment for short stays. Downsides include noisy wall air conditioners, an occasional small room, and sporadic Wi-Fi or TV problems.

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Sergio

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Good room size, environment, ...

6

Miller

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Damp bed sheet kept me awakening. WiFi was not available

6

Arup

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and tidy. Wifi worked well. The TV in our room didn’t work. Found the reception staff less friendly but promptly responsive to unattended phone calls.

4

Samantha

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The area and unit was fine but got no sleep due to a very noisy air conditioner. It was too hot without it and too noisy with it. We didn’t discover this until late so didn’t get to notify staff.

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Margaret

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean & roomy rooms. Good shower. leaks out onto the floor a bit. Quite a good location. Good parking. Air con noisy. Pub pretty rough for a meal & expensive for what you got. Wouldn't recommend it.

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P D

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was too small was not impressed by having a assistant dog come as.well

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Steve

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good sized room with a kitchenette as well

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Sandra

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the room size and kitchenette. Garden environment around our accommodation was lovely. Loved the verandah with bench to relax on.

10

karen

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless, spacious with everything we needed for our overnight stay. Fast and efficient check in.

8

Neil

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable bed. Wall AC is a little noisy. Basic units which are well equipped.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, accommodating and efficient, with smooth check-in, helpful local tips, and flexibility for late arrivals or upgrades. A few guests experienced curt reception or early housekeeping noise.

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Leanne

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovey clean large rooms with a very convenient location right next door to the local pub with dining options. We were there to see the dolpins and was given good local information of what to do. The host was very accomodating with a guest who had an elderly parent and gladly upgraded the room to be more convienent to the car park. All in all, would highly recomend this as a place to base yourself to explore the surrounds of Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach.

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Emma

Jan 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked for 7 members of our family to stay, 2 family rooms. Lovely, warm welcome from Steve on our arrival - Steve informed us of the best places to eat & the best time to attend the dolphin feeding at the Dolphin Centre. Our rooms were well appointed, very clean & spacious. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Definitely worth a return visit.

10

Mallory

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manager and ancillary staff were friendly and helpful. Location was great. Will be coming for longer next time.

6

Caroline

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleaner started cleaning next door at 8.30. Loud and unfair to guests staying more than 1 night. Lady receptionist not friendly. She didn't even say thank for staying. We had to ask for cooking equipment, it felt like it was a big bother for them. Wind whipped through the shutters so was cold.

10

John

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent customer service. They went out of their way to support us in every way, including cooking Christmas dinner. Highly recommend.

10

Nicola

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place, friendly helpful staff. Steve & Ryan were lovely to deal with and even a late arrival wasn’t an issue

10

Trista

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service

10

Tanya

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful reception. Room was large, comfy and clean.

10

Dieta

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and cozy room, the proprietor was friendly and helpful even though we arrived late. We only were in town for one night but wouldn't hesitate to recommend this motel.

10

karen

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless, spacious with everything we needed for our overnight stay. Fast and efficient check in.

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Location

The motel is central and convenient for dolphin feeding, the waterfront and local shops, with easy access to dining. Some guests mention nighttime noise from the adjacent pub and occasional competition for parking.

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Ahmad

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice self contained motel. Very close to the dolphin feeding site.

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David

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great little spot close to the dolphin feedings

8

Taya

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy , neat and clean, centre of town… good size

10

Debra

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place, lovely clean and quiet cabins. All you could ask for. Walking distance to dining options and grocery store. Would definitely recommend.

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Emily

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Friendly staff. On a Friday evening no parking available because it's taken by the pub patrons, so we parked on the street. Smokers outside the window. No soundproofing from the Friday night pub music/noise made it difficult to sleep. We were offered EV charging for $25 surcharge but found it convenient to charge in Gympie for $6.

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Rebecca

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Easy after hours check in arrangements! Very clean, and great central location.

10

Iain

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, easy check-in, in a quiet area, the nearby pub is very relaxed and fairly quiet. Slept well at this motel which helped for the drive the next morning.

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Kirsty

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice rooms which was well appointed and clean. It was walkable to the pub which provided a nice option for dinner. For the price it was very good. Not too far from Rainbow Beach and other local attractions.

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Philip

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Sleepy Lagoon Motel is in a convelient location, its clean and the outdoor gardens are neat with some great sitting / BBQ nooks. I'd deffinately stay again!

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Colin

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice comfortable hotel in Tin Can Bay, great location and nice clean unit with comfy bed and excellent bathroom, handy for the dolphin feeding which is about a 5 minute drive away

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Dining

The pub next door is a convenient meal option, with feedback mixed—many enjoyed the food, while others found the venue dated or unappealing. Several guests recommend alternatives like the Yacht Club or Golf Club.

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Vikki

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is always our "go to" in Tin Can Bay - central to everything - self contained - clean and tidy. The service from the staff is always top notch. The outside of the buildings are mouldy but inside is fine. The only disappointing thing is the old pub next door. Such a shame that it is so run down and dirty - it could be a real draw card for tourists and locals alike.

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Vikki

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sleepy lagoon is a great motel - the rooms are spacious and have everything you need - you can borrow a big electric frypan and utensils and there is crockery and cutlery etc for a self contained stay. The pub next door do an awesome pizza but it is a pretty creepy joint, run down and some colourful clientelle. It is a shame really as it could be an amazing venue. I would recommend a stay here - great price too but if you want a drink go to the Golf Club or Yacht club and give the pub a swerve,

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Debra

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place, lovely clean and quiet cabins. All you could ask for. Walking distance to dining options and grocery store. Would definitely recommend.

10

Colin

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cabin was well equipped. Hotel next door with good food and extensive menu

10

Linda

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were very happy with everything about this property. Had dinner at the Pub next door twice and the Golf Club Chinese once. All very nice. IGA, a Bakery and a Chemist are an easy 4min walk. Would definitely stay here again.

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Margaret

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean & roomy rooms. Good shower. leaks out onto the floor a bit. Quite a good location. Good parking. Air con noisy. Pub pretty rough for a meal & expensive for what you got. Wouldn't recommend it.

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Kirsty

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice rooms which was well appointed and clean. It was walkable to the pub which provided a nice option for dinner. For the price it was very good. Not too far from Rainbow Beach and other local attractions.

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Andrew

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice littel spot for a couple of nights. Pub next door is pretty dated with a fiar bit of work needed on the building, but staff were very friendly, drink was reasonably priced and the food was good. If you want 5 star then stay away, but for people wanting somewhere easy to go on foot from the motel, the pub is perfect.

8

Courtney

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice owners and the place was clean and provided the amenities we needed. Value for the price if your looking for a lower cost option. Pub next door as a little rough but the food was good. Recommend dinner at the Tin Can Bay Yacht club. Excellent food and staff and well worth finding.

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Karen

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable and clean. Lovely outdoor seating area. Convenient pub next door, with great meals. Van be a little noisy at night.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $107	2 $128	3
4	5 $112	6 $104	7 $108	8 $107	9	10
11 $103	12 $98	13 $97	14 $96	15 $96	16 $110	17 $147
18 $105	19 $99	20 $98	21 $100	22 $98	23 $112	24 $147
25 $102	26 $99	27 $101	28 $96	29 $102	30 $108	31 $147

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $105	2 $103	3 $100	4 $103	5 $103	6 $119	7 $147
8 $107	9 $100	10 $100	11 $103	12 $103	13 $113	14 $147
15 $104	16 $98	17 $100	18 $100	19 $105	20 $122	21 $147
22 $110	23 $98	24 $106	25 $98	26 $102	27 $116	28 $147
29 $107	30 $108

Tin Can Bay's Sleepy Lagoon Motel

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