Linaker Art Deco Motel

I was quite happy with the hotel, room was cleaned. They provided with all basics need like towels, coffee, tea, milk, biscuits, kettle, soap, conditioner but not shampoo maybe they forgot, lotion, shower cap. They have a room for the guests with toaster and microwave so we can have breakfast in here instead in the room. As an old building no soundproofing so we still could hear people talking, I could quite understand. Lovely art deco building surrounding with beautiful trees. I could hear Cookobura and others bird singing. Walking distance to lake Sambell and the town. Asylum just nearby if interested joining a ghost tour. We have heater in the room.

Our stay was extremely disappointing and uncomfortable. The rooms were very dirty, and the carpet had a strong, unpleasant smell. There was a constant bad odor throughout the room, and the bathroom did not even have an exhaust, making it worse. We had booked for two nights but had to leave on the second night because we couldn’t sleep at all. The overall atmosphere of the hotel felt very negative — we felt uneasy, scared, and uncomfortable throughout the night. The building itself is very old (around 90 years) and was originally used as nurses’ quarters within the Mayday Hills compound. The nearby asylum, where ghost tours are conducted, added to the eerie feeling. From the moment we entered the gates, the place felt unsettling. While the location is convenient and close to the town centre, the overall experience was terrible. We would not recommend staying here.

Small free to air television.

Motel is a 5 minute drive from the centre of town, surrounded by trees. The staff were friendly, polite and professional. The art deco vibe in the common areas of the motel is great. My room was clean, tidy, quiet and fairly basic. I would stay here again.

The staff were very helpful and accommodating.