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 14:00 to 18:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

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

The property is located in Bundaberg Central, just steps from Buss Park and a 3-minute walk from Alexandra Park. It is 0.3 miles from the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery and 0.4 miles from Moncrieff Theatre. The nearest major airport is Bundaberg, QLD (BDB), located 5.8 km away.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. Pool access is from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and it is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Matilda Motel

What guests think

At Matilda Motel, travellers frequently praise the central location near the station and CBD, generally clean rooms, and friendly, helpful staff, while recurring drawbacks include traffic and train noise, dated features, and limited accessibility due to upstairs rooms.

Guests highlight strong hot showers and overall comfort, but some report hard mattresses, maintenance quirks like short curtains or noisy AC, and occasional housekeeping lapses such as stained linens or unwashed dishes. Expect a basic, budget-friendly stay that is convenient but can be noisy.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available and easy in several reports. Accessibility is limited, with most rooms upstairs and no ground-floor or disability access noted; pool feedback is mixed, from a pleasant area to being unusable, and the smoking area can be intrusive.

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Kim

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location minutes walk from train station. Ten minutes walk to several shopping areas, parks and river walk. Laundromat across road. Room was cery clean, spacious (family room). Kitchenette with all you need. Frosted windows were unexpected but really good as it allowed you to have light while maintaing privacy. Staff very friendly and helpful. They really want you to enjoy your stay. Allowed me to store my luggage after checkout as I was catching late train. Plenty of easy parking on site. Would stay again.

8

Cobus

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Smoking zone too close to bedrooms

6

Fiona

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at Matilda were fab, very helpful and attentive. When I needed extra nights due to the cyclone affecting my plans, they were very accommodating and I even got to stay on the same room. Overall, the room was comfortable and satisfied my needs. I felt it was overpriced due to it being rather rundown and in need of updating, plus the pool was unusable (it was very dirty and had the pool hoover (or something) in it) which was one of the main reasons I booked this motel.

6

George

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A small budget motel room which was surprisingly quiet. Most rooms are located upstairs. Short walk to CBD.

10

Nicholas

Mar 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at Matilda Motel was perfect. Our room was clean and comfortable. Our hosts & other staff were lovely, making sure we were comfortable and had all we needed. The pool area was great to relax in also. We would recommend Matilda Motel for all this and also because of its handy location.

8

Massimo

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking. Clean comfortable rooms, very close to Moncreif entertainmend and town centre.

6

Michael

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

On a busy street with noisy hoons. Concrete parking area, which is noisy with vehicles coming and going.

8

COLIN

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No ground floor accommodation

8

Camellia

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel is on the Main Street so night noise is expected and the railway is very close so train whistles go at all hours but even with that I would stay there again. Rooms are not ground level so if you can’t do stairs it would be no good.

8

Gwenda

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No disability access

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is generally praised, with many rooms described as very clean or spotless, but feedback is inconsistent; several guests reported issues like stained linens, unpleasant odours, dirty dishes, or missed replenishment.

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Kim

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location minutes walk from train station. Ten minutes walk to several shopping areas, parks and river walk. Laundromat across road. Room was cery clean, spacious (family room). Kitchenette with all you need. Frosted windows were unexpected but really good as it allowed you to have light while maintaing privacy. Staff very friendly and helpful. They really want you to enjoy your stay. Allowed me to store my luggage after checkout as I was catching late train. Plenty of easy parking on site. Would stay again.

2

phillip

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was not a nice place very noisey stains on linen funky smell no staff on duty overall worst place i have stayed at

8

Carolyn

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liquid soap dispenser above the hand basin was empty!

2

Jackie

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did not complain at the time. Went to tje shops and bought disinfectant wips.

10

Will

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room was absolutely spotless and perfect for an overnight stay. Next time will be longer!!

6

Damian

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable. The curtains were too short for the window so the light was coming in all night. The cutlery and cups in the room were dirty. Staff were nice but the place needs a serious overhaul.

10

Julie

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good value for money, and super clean! The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was perfect. I would highly recommend if you needed a conveniently located Motel.

10

Joan

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you want a simple overnight place to stay, safe, extremely clean, and with all the basic things you need, you can’t go past Matilda. Have stayed a few times now and would recommend it to any travellers who don’t want all the expensive bells and whistles! Directly opposite the railway station and one of the best burger joints in the country, open 24hrs!

10

Wayne

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean.. bathroom was lovely.. water was hot..a little noisy from road traffic but not enough to keep us up.

6

Tyler

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kind of dirty in the room, clearly not cleaned with much attention. Stains on towels and bed spreads. Dents in walls, room smelt of smoke when I arrived. Just felt very subpar.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and functional, with comfortable beds and strong hot showers; some offer spacious layouts or kitchenettes. However, recurring traffic and train noise (and occasional noisy AC or plumbing), dated fittings, small bathrooms, and isolated issues like hard mattresses or missing bathroom sinks are reported.

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Heather

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Comfortable bed but i want prepared for the sounds of trucks and trains at night! Need ear plugs.

10

Kim

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location minutes walk from train station. Ten minutes walk to several shopping areas, parks and river walk. Laundromat across road. Room was cery clean, spacious (family room). Kitchenette with all you need. Frosted windows were unexpected but really good as it allowed you to have light while maintaing privacy. Staff very friendly and helpful. They really want you to enjoy your stay. Allowed me to store my luggage after checkout as I was catching late train. Plenty of easy parking on site. Would stay again.

6

Graeme

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Water pipe noise throughout the night or when other rooms used toilets or showers Street noise high

6

Michael

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

On a busy street with noisy hoons. Concrete parking area, which is noisy with vehicles coming and going.

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rick

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wanted to give this Motel one more chance after very sad stay last month (oct) upgraded to superior room this month so paid more then last standard room stay. Wow worse, no bathroom sink, to many faults to metion , so brush teeth in same sink as wash coffee cups etc no thanks Love the location but sorry wont be back. I

6

Damian

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable. The curtains were too short for the window so the light was coming in all night. The cutlery and cups in the room were dirty. Staff were nice but the place needs a serious overhaul.

8

Camellia

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel is on the Main Street so night noise is expected and the railway is very close so train whistles go at all hours but even with that I would stay there again. Rooms are not ground level so if you can’t do stairs it would be no good.

6

Emilie

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room og staff was nice, but the bed was terrible hard, and we have almost not slept trough the whole night.

6

Gary

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location Great to get after hours key Good layout. Great for a stopover Very noisy. On main road 24 hour food place accross the road Air con and fridge were very loud Very old. You get what you pay for.

6

Karen

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and fresh, but venue was close to,highway and a lot of traffic noise

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with staff offering local tips, flexible assistance, and smooth late check-ins; a few guests noted lapses such as unreturned calls or difficulty reaching staff.

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Kim

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location minutes walk from train station. Ten minutes walk to several shopping areas, parks and river walk. Laundromat across road. Room was cery clean, spacious (family room). Kitchenette with all you need. Frosted windows were unexpected but really good as it allowed you to have light while maintaing privacy. Staff very friendly and helpful. They really want you to enjoy your stay. Allowed me to store my luggage after checkout as I was catching late train. Plenty of easy parking on site. Would stay again.

8

Caroline

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff went out of their way to help us

2

phillip

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was not a nice place very noisey stains on linen funky smell no staff on duty overall worst place i have stayed at

8

Barry

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

8/10 for cleanliness 10/10 for friendly staff

6

Chris

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had asked for 2 single beds in the room as I had my daughter with me, but my call was never returned & when my daughter checked us in, she was informed there was no other rooms available.

10

Karen

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was very informative about where everything was around the area. Things to do places to eat and genuinely very hospitable. Amenities were very clean. Shower hot. Centre to everything.

8

John

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Manager was very helpful and eager to please, nothing was to much trouble. Great shower with plenty of Hot water and pressure. 👍👍👍👍👍

10

Robert

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful and friendly.

10

Shirley

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kindly moved to a room further from the road!! However the “hoons” can still be very noisy so close to town.

10

Leisa

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and very helpful

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Location

Central and walkable—across from the railway station and near the CBD, shops, and dining. The main road and nearby train line can contribute to noise at night.

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10

Kim

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location minutes walk from train station. Ten minutes walk to several shopping areas, parks and river walk. Laundromat across road. Room was cery clean, spacious (family room). Kitchenette with all you need. Frosted windows were unexpected but really good as it allowed you to have light while maintaing privacy. Staff very friendly and helpful. They really want you to enjoy your stay. Allowed me to store my luggage after checkout as I was catching late train. Plenty of easy parking on site. Would stay again.

10

David

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy for where we needed to go

10

Mick

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location in city, close to shops and places to eat, clean comfortable and reasonably priced.

6

George

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A small budget motel room which was surprisingly quiet. Most rooms are located upstairs. Short walk to CBD.

10

Vincent

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a nice handy place close to CBD

10

Stew

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, nice and quiet.

8

Massimo

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking. Clean comfortable rooms, very close to Moncreif entertainmend and town centre.

8

Camellia

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel is on the Main Street so night noise is expected and the railway is very close so train whistles go at all hours but even with that I would stay there again. Rooms are not ground level so if you can’t do stairs it would be no good.

10

Joan

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you want a simple overnight place to stay, safe, extremely clean, and with all the basic things you need, you can’t go past Matilda. Have stayed a few times now and would recommend it to any travellers who don’t want all the expensive bells and whistles! Directly opposite the railway station and one of the best burger joints in the country, open 24hrs!

10

Chris

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

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Dining

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Robert

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is very close to the railway station, an easy walk to coffee shops and close to the Bargara bus stop. The AC was too noisy to use. The sheets and towels were fresh and clean. Easy access for late check in. Very helpful staff. Great price.

10

Mick

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location in city, close to shops and places to eat, clean comfortable and reasonably priced.

10

Karen

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was very informative about where everything was around the area. Things to do places to eat and genuinely very hospitable. Amenities were very clean. Shower hot. Centre to everything.

10

Livingston

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the idea of connecting with local restaurants to get discount for clients

8

Karen

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room bit noisy on Saturday night across the road from 24 hour hamburger shop lots of load people

10

Joan

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you want a simple overnight place to stay, safe, extremely clean, and with all the basic things you need, you can’t go past Matilda. Have stayed a few times now and would recommend it to any travellers who don’t want all the expensive bells and whistles! Directly opposite the railway station and one of the best burger joints in the country, open 24hrs!

6

Gary

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location Great to get after hours key Good layout. Great for a stopover Very noisy. On main road 24 hour food place accross the road Air con and fridge were very loud Very old. You get what you pay for.

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Matilda Motel

About this property

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Standard Twin Room

Family Studio

Standard Single Room

Family Double Or Twin Room

Standard Triple Room

Superior Room

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