Name: Novena Palms Motel
Address: 757 Nudgee Road, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Brisbane, Queensland, AU
Price range: $128–$257 per night
Rating: 7.78

What guests think

At Novena Palms Motel, travellers praise the handy airport location and helpful staff with easy after hours self check in, but report uneven upkeep ranging from renovated rooms to dated, smelly, or poorly maintained areas.

The free airport shuttle draws guests but has limits, with no airport pickup and reduced or no service on some days; parking is available, and the pool exists but was occasionally closed or unclean. Rooms vary in size and comfort, with some refurbished and quiet, others noisy from upstairs, hard or squeaky beds, patchy lighting, and intermittent Wi-Fi; basic kitchenettes appear without stovetops. Overall, it suits simple, short stopovers.

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Facilities

Free airport drop off shuttle is a draw but has limited hours and no airport pickup, with no service on some days. Off street parking (including leave car while away) is available; the pool is present but occasionally unusable or unclean.

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6

Andrea

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shame we couldn’t use the pool and needs an outdoor area in the sun.

4

Bronwyn

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this hotel because i needed an airport shuttle from and back to the airport. On hotels.com it said there was a shuttle service. When I called from the airport to ask how to meet the shuttle I was told by hotel staff that there is no pickup service at all.. only dropoff. Also no dropoff service on Sundays. My stay was for Saturday night. Had i known this I would not have chosen this hotel. The soap provided in the shower had a beautiful scent. The room was adequate and quiet. There were other hotels that were quite less expensive with no shuttle service. Next time i will choose one of those.

6

Donna

Mar 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pool. Shuttle to the airport in the morning but no shuttle to get there from the airport.

8

Mercy

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A great and affordable place but it would be nice if they provided shuttle services more than what they currently provide.

6

Geraldine

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed the 1 night but we were able to leave our car there for 4 days while we were away

6

Richard

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Advertises free airport shuttle but doesn't tell you it isn't available Saturday and Sunday

10

Tanya

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Airport, free shuttle included. Clean and quiet. Lovely Manager ☺️

10

Suzanne

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location to the airport. Airport shuttle available. Easy check in. off street parking

10

Barry

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Top floor position is not suitable for elderly guests with suitcases as too many stairs.

10

Judy

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was great...lady was friendly n informative. They ran us 2 airport in shuttle bus n we left our car there 15 days...excellent...peace of mind.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported odours (drains, cigarette or mould), stained bedding, insects, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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10

Rafael

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Late arrival was easy to get the keys and get self access. Easy self check out prior to opening hours, comfortable, clean and very good accessible location.

2

Philip

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First room offered had blood stains on mattress. Close to airport but no shuttle bus.

10

Robyn

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property, newly renovated rooms, very clean.

2

Kerry

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was not worth the money we paid. It wasnt the cleanest place the photos on the web different to the place. The pool wasnt that clean. The whole place could do wiith an up date the gardens ect. It was more $150 a night place. Every disppointed.would not stay again.

4

Samantha

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Photos on site not what you get when you arrive. We thought this motel had been shut down when we first arrived due to the condition and appearance of it. We arrived between 1-2pm (check in time usually 2pm) but room not ready. We had to wait outside for approximately 20 mins in the covered area but it was raining so seats were all wet. When we got our room, it did stink of overuse of chemicals. The floor had just been mopped but there were still tissue paper, chips and other rubbish on the floor. The pillows stunk as well as our towels. The electrical power point in the bathroom was not properly fitted to the wall and very unsafe to use. The gardens are all overgrown with weeds. The TV continually shut off during a movie. You are only provided with 3 sets of kitchen ware but we were a family of 4. Restaurant is closed as well so you may need to update this as there is hardly any other options of eating out nearby.

10

Tanya

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Airport, free shuttle included. Clean and quiet. Lovely Manager ☺️

2

Tane

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Was not clean when i got to room, bugs and mosquitos through on walls and ceiling. Had no wifi for majority of the stay. Aircon smelt and blankets were stained. Sufficient if staying due to work accommodation as its similar to a donga but would not recommend if paying to stay.

10

Debbie

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean unit very comfortable Stadf were amazing.

2

Ben

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning was disgusting. Moulding smells in the room from aircon or drains or both. Dilapidated and run down .decor from 90s Avoid this place

4

Jannine

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The website didn't accurately reflect the accommodation and the room was quite strong with cigaret smoke.

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Rooms

Rooms range from newly renovated and spacious to dated and shoddy, with mixed bed comfort and occasional maintenance issues (squeaky beds, faulty lights or shower doors). Noise from upstairs is mentioned at times, and Wi-Fi reliability varies; some units have basic kitchenettes without stovetops.

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Louise

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a room with 3 single beds for 3 people, but only 2 of anything was supplied - cups, blankets etc. there was an insect nest behind the bathroom door that erupted during our stay and I had to tune the tv in myself. The Wi-Fi password wasn’t available in the room and there was little information on anything other than a few photocopied and out of date menus. The bed frames squeaked when anyone turned over and the mattresses were hard and uncomfortable. There was also a large gap under the front door that we blocked with a towel so nothing came in during the night. It looked ok on the surface but the longer we were there the more tired the place felt. Location was convenient as was the airport shuttle, but I’d be unlikely to stay again.

10

Douglas

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big room. Patio was great for outside dining.

4

Jacki

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The people in the unit above my room had a loud party all night which I had no sleep from. Also, all you hear in the room is footsteps from the ceiling.

8

Tracey

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean but beds are hard and uncomfortable

10

Toni

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accommodation was okay although bathroom door was extremely squeaky when closing. Shower door did not shut fully. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

10

Lindsey

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the fact that I was given a code to access to my room key cos I arrived almost midnight. Only met the shuttle bus driver and appreciated her services. Wifi connection would've been better took me overnight to be able to connect. Also there was no milk in the fridge.

10

Robyn

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property, newly renovated rooms, very clean.

6

BRETT

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit shoddy

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David

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is renovated, clean and nice if I could have seen it. I checked in after hours and left in the morning, which was all self-serve as the desk was not open. I never saw anyone running the property. The lights in my room did not work, so I had to go about in the dark. There was power elsewhere. Had there been a lamp in the room that would have worked.

8

Terri

Jan 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a really comfortable stay. The room had been newly renovated.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with smooth late self check in and assistance like arranging taxis or luggage storage. However, some reported limited office availability or poor handling of issues and refunds, plus occasional miscommunication about shuttles or check out.

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Rafael

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Late arrival was easy to get the keys and get self access. Easy self check out prior to opening hours, comfortable, clean and very good accessible location.

8

Allan

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ok stay, kept waiting for 10 minutes before being able to check in as the lady was on the phone!

2

Chelsea

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

With confirmed booking through online booking and email also stating confirmation, upon arrival my partner had waited for 2 people ..separate other bookings to be finalised although they were advised that their bookings were cancelled then for us also to be told no you don't have a booking either, as my partner came out to our car to get my phone to prove confirmation of booking the receptionist shut the doors and locked them and also shut the roller doors, without providing any information as to why not bothered to help us with resolving the matter and thus occurred at around 7 pm. Highly rude and very neglectful, appalling that we can't be provided reasoning. Being a local yet made to feel like we aren't even worthy of explanation for understanding what's happened and where/when our money would be refunded..., I'm just going to stop there should anyone else who books here especially being Australian, warning as you will see and feel this "motel" discriminates as they mainly provide for "their culture" we had to sleep in our car .

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Jeff

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The inbound flight from Nauru ETA 1130pm was turned back due to weather conditions in Brisbane. I phoned the Novena Palms Motel as soon as I possible could (been on a plane all night), and they refuse to refund the booking payment. I still have no idea when my Nauru flight will be rescheduled. Certainly won't ever be rebooking into this motel!!!

10

Keithan

Oct 20, 2023

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Great hotel overall. The miscommunication regarding late check out however, overall very accommodating.

4

Michael

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Limited ability to talk to anyone

10

Ella

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed the night before flying out the next morning. Super easy and lovely lady at reception.

10

susan

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a relaxing over-night stay. We arrived at 6 am and appreciated the Hotel storing our luggage so that we could go see Brisbane while we waited for our check-in time.

10

Tanya

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Airport, free shuttle included. Clean and quiet. Lovely Manager ☺️

8

Christine

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The office woman was very helpful.Ordered a taxi for me which was on time.Also she left great instructions for getting and dropping off keys.Room was clean.Good courtyard to sit in.

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Location

Convenient for Brisbane Airport and short stopovers, with some guests finding the area quiet. There are few dining options or shops within easy walking distance.

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8

Sally

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and inexpensive place to stay, only 9 mins drive from airport with free shuttle bus. Basic self catering facilities. Friendly helpful staff

8

takuo

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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8

John

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to airport and good price. Staff helped getting an Australian usb charger for my phone. Easy in and out.

8

FIONA

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great easy access to Airport. Parking and access were great for bigger vehicle.

10

Corie

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not many attractions around facilities or places to get food

4

Gregory

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location and views

10

Tanya

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Airport, free shuttle included. Clean and quiet. Lovely Manager ☺️

10

Suzanne

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location to the airport. Airport shuttle available. Easy check in. off street parking

10

Sarah

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for dropping off a Caravan rental and having somewhere to stay before heading to the airport the next day. We walked half a block between the two. The lady at the front desk was very kind and helpful. I needed to do laundry and the laundry services had closed for the day, so she drove me to the closest laundry mat to help out. The room was quiet. Balcony was a nice, quiet addition. Would stay here again!

6

Denise

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed overnight from 10pm till 5.30, the rooms were clean,wasn't noisy,near the airport.

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Dining

Dining options are limited: several guests noted no on site restaurant and few places to eat nearby. Some mentioned outdated room menus and minimal in room provisions.

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Sally

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and inexpensive place to stay, only 9 mins drive from airport with free shuttle bus. Basic self catering facilities. Friendly helpful staff

10

Lindsey

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the fact that I was given a code to access to my room key cos I arrived almost midnight. Only met the shuttle bus driver and appreciated her services. Wifi connection would've been better took me overnight to be able to connect. Also there was no milk in the fridge.

8

takuo

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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4

Terence and Anne-Maree

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No tissues, biscuits, enough milk, no spare blankers pillows

4

Samantha

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Photos on site not what you get when you arrive. We thought this motel had been shut down when we first arrived due to the condition and appearance of it. We arrived between 1-2pm (check in time usually 2pm) but room not ready. We had to wait outside for approximately 20 mins in the covered area but it was raining so seats were all wet. When we got our room, it did stink of overuse of chemicals. The floor had just been mopped but there were still tissue paper, chips and other rubbish on the floor. The pillows stunk as well as our towels. The electrical power point in the bathroom was not properly fitted to the wall and very unsafe to use. The gardens are all overgrown with weeds. The TV continually shut off during a movie. You are only provided with 3 sets of kitchen ware but we were a family of 4. Restaurant is closed as well so you may need to update this as there is hardly any other options of eating out nearby.

8

Soraya

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large, clean and comfortable and the bathroom was spotless although there was an unpleasant odour from the drains. The kitchenette housed a fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle. In fact everything needed although the walk to shop to buy groceries to make dinner was around a 60 minute round trip (walking) Christine was exceptionally helpful and friendly and even arrived early to allow me to check in early. The bed was extremely comfortable and would have provided a wonderful nights sleep had it not been for the noise from neighbouring rooms. Airport transport was not provided on sundays which I didn't realise when I booked so I had the added expense of a taxi which was a little annoying as I had made my decision on where to book and how much to pay based on transfers. On the whole, I would recommend the motel for a short stop over

10

Corie

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not many attractions around facilities or places to get food

8

Michael

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No dining in area

2

Tim

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This location is not near any amenities such as dining the Wi-Fi did not work the check-in procedure is strange, because the office is close enough to get a code to go into a box of Sandra shuttle said it was running at 7:40 AM which I did not so we just left with an Uber. We never go back. Do not recommend.

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Michael

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free Shuttle to the Airport was the main reason chose this motel. Bed was a bit on the hard side, but have slept on worse. Lack of stove top a bit of a pain if you stayed more than one night and wanted to boil an egg etc there aren't many restaurants nearby

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Month	Average price
January	$125
February	$201
March	$173
April	$147
May	$173
June	$143
July	$146
August	$179
September	$161
October	$174
November	$168
December	$177

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $161	2 $128	3 $193
4 $193	5 $193	6 $193	7 $193	8 $195	9 $195	10 $193
11 $193	12 $257	13 $195	14 $210	15 $211	16 $212	17 $210
18 $210	19 $212	20 $212	21 $212	22 $195	23 $195	24 $195
25 $195	26 $195	27 $197	28 $195	29 $195	30 $195	31 $195

Novena Palms Motel

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible

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