Name: Ocean View Motel Bowen
Address: 18317 Bruce Highway, Gordon Beach, Bowen, Queensland, Australia, Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Rating: 8.1

Guest reviews

8.1

Very good

Based on 322 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

10%

Couple

38%

Family

40%

Solo

10%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Ocean View Motel Bowen earns frequent praise for friendly staff, clean rooms, and sweeping ocean views, while several guests note the property is older with dated bathrooms and fittings, delivering a simple, good-value stay rather than a modern one.

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10

Kyaw

15 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Family holiday with dog- enjoyed. Private , quiet, nice staff, clean.

10

Michael

26 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed. Everything you need for a pleasant stay.

10

Warren

31 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff on arrival Clean room and bathroom Snack machine in reception But there is no elevator, so for elderly people it maybe a issue Would definitely stay there again

10

Kyaw

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Pet friendly, nice reception, clean and quiet

10

Jordyn

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pets welcome , ocean view , great service , clean rooms , lovely people

18317 Bruce Highway, Gordon Beach, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Location

Located in Bowen, Ocean View Motel Bowen is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from The Big Mango and 7 minutes from Mullers Lagoon Park. This beach motel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Bowen Water Park and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Bowen Jetty.

The Big Mango(0.1 Miles)

Mullers Lagoon Park(4.9 Miles)

Bowen Water Park(5 Miles)

Bowen Jetty(5.1 Miles)

Bowen Skate Park(5.2 Miles)

Bowen Harbour(5.4 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 00:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Yes, parking is available on-site. It is free but limited.

Yes, breakfast is available, but specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of AUD 15 per pet per night and a one-time cleaning fee of AUD 300. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of AUD 90 per room (one-way). Guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

The motel is located in Bowen, just a 1-minute drive from The Big Mango and 7 minutes from Mullers Lagoon Park. It is approximately 5 miles from Bowen Water Park and Bowen Jetty.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, operational from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It is seasonal and features a fence around the pool for safety.

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

Ocean View Motel Bowen

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