Name: Emerald Tower Motor Inn
Address: 71 Hospital Rd, Emerald QLD 4720, Australia, Emerald, Emerald, Emerald, 4720, Australia
Rating: 9

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Emerald Hospital

Emerald Racecourse

The Big Easel

Wally McKenzie House

Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre

Emerald Aquatic Centre

Emerald Golf Club

Emerald Botanic Gardens

Emerald Airport

Emerald Tower Motor Inn

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OUTBACK TRIP - 2020

I’ll use the same intro for all the motels, sites, experiences, scenic spots, restaurants etc we visited on our outback adventure.  We travelled well over 4,000 klms over about a fortnight, by car – 3 adults and a Golden Retriever – Archie. I often wonder why Motels that accept dogs don’t do a link. It would be so helpful and be good for business.  When you search you always get loads of places that seem to accept dogs – but when you check they say “no” to dogs!  Very frustrating. 

We stayed in Motels – and Hotel/Motel style Units.  Ate in many a restaurant and occasionally at our accommodation (restaurant and used their facilities).  

We took beer and scotch with us – so arrived with a cold drink. We visited the John Flynn Museum, the QANTAS Museum, and the Outback Hall of Fame, cruised on the River/Waterhole at Longreach, saw Ghost towns – Mary Kathleen, and mines – Mt Isa. We saw the tree of knowledge in Barcaldine, the historic village in Miles, and the Giant Ant in Augathella. Not to mention dinosaurs, termite mounds, gems and ore, awesome road trains, and long flat beautiful scenery. We also stopped in quaint little towns – Banana, Chinchilla, Theodore, Winton, Bollon, Alfa, Jericho, Blackwater and Blackbutt, Dululu, Woolein, Taroom, Kaimkillenbun, Cooyar, Dalby and Moonie, Westmar, Wyandra, Tambo, Blackall, McKinlay, Mt Isa, Kynuna, Yarraman, and many many more. We saw so many animals – from ‘Roos to Emu families - Eagles and various birds.  Archie made many a new friend in most spots we went. We met some lovely people (in the main) and would do it all again. 

We found petrol to be well priced and easy to find. Days were warm/hot – nights could be cool – but not freezing. Loads of roadside places to pull up if need be – eg toilets and camp sites.  Roads were generally above average – and could be very good.  We found the coffee to be “different” so used the “Merlo” site to find good spots. This worked well.

My reviews will be based on the fact that we were in the Aussie outback – NOT a major City and not a Hilton/Marriott style hotel. So a top rating is not a “City” rating.  It relates to comfort, size, air/con, beds, shower and general facilities and well-being.  Some of the places we stayed did not look that flash – from the front – but provided very good service and accommodation. 

All stops provided fridges and free Wi-Fi. Milk and tea/coffee, jugs etc. Also biscuits. Air/con ranged from excellent to noisy – but all stops had it. Some had micro-waves, hair dryers, etc.  BUT – a major gripe of mine – most either didn’t have a clock in the room or had one that needed to be set.  I like to know the time. Some didn’t have ice – which was a nuisance. 

My main tips – book Motels in advance, work out where “your” petrol is (ie BP, Caltex, 91, 95 etc). Petrol was surprisingly “cheap”.  Most towns have it all.  Book events in advance – eg Qantas Museum, Sunset Cruise etc. Take a small esky with cold water/drinks. Use GPS – but have a good map to get an overall idea of the terrain. Also – take some long-life milk. And, finally, make sure the car is ready – tyres – to right pressure, tuning, suspension etc. You may travel 300klms between towns and 600 klms a day – and there is NOTHING in between some of them – and no phone reception at times. Road trains – 55 metres long are fun and need caution but are usually very courteous. Allow time and don’t take risks on the road. 

No need to speed if you allow time. I wouldn’t travel at night – so many ‘Roos. And – watch out for ‘Roos and Emus at all times. Dead or alive.  It’s best to go round them rather than over.

AND, watch for eagles.  Eagles take longer to get airborne (they sometimes come down to eat dead things).

Emerald – Emerald Tower:  We travelled here via Barcaldine – road good but busier.  
A lovely – typically country - motel set slightly off the main road – but walking distance to main shopping area and eating places. Room very good – clean and large – with excellent air/con. 

Free wifi. Shower was good. Ice in the room.

We actually ate there – just out our back door in a lovely little spot – table and chairs and provided cutlery. We went to the nearby Woolies and did a “Ploughmans”. Bought our own grog at the local BWS. 

Archie loved it. 

Parking at front door and easy access in and out.  Owners (Stella) were excellent. 

The sort of place you’d stay at for longer.

2020 Road Trip

This older motel had no screens on the windows so we couldn’t get fresh air. There was no shampoo or biscuits provided; we had to carry our towels to the room; but a good quantity of milk was provided in a jug. The wifi was abysmal. It seems that wifi capacity is very low so connecting was a real issue (maybe it’s better closer to the office). Customer service was poor. We had to wait through two phone calls to check in and were told “these are our business”, not getting that someone standing in the office was also “business”. The gravel parking area meant you could hear everyone come and go, and many of the tradies staying there left early in the morning.

Give it a miss

The staff were very friendly and helpfull with local information of where to get the best dinner in town for a good price. The rooms a very clean and very quiet, great for a good nights sleep. The rooms are a good size and for the price they were very affordable.

Over night rest point

Great motel very clean and tidy, bed was great, shower good and air cond cool. The staff were excellent very helpful and friendly nothing to much trouble made you feel very welcome would definitely stay again

Excellent

The owners, Doug and Stella are very friendly people and welcomed us in and enjoyed a chat. The Room we had was clean and had everthing we needed, it easily accomodated our family of 5. The free WiFi was high speed. Would happily stay again if passing through Emerald.

Excellent value for money

We stayed here with our family and found the owners very good, the check in was easy, the bedroom size was good, the bathroom was a bit small and the hot water in the shower was a bit hit and miss but overall a good nights rest, if we were travelling through Emerald again would definitely stay here agin.

Good Nights Rest.

My husband & I have stayed here a few times, great place to bed down for the night. Rooms are clean & tidy, beds comfortable & showers hot. It’s owned by a lovely couple, friendly & helpful. The grounds are neat & tidy. If you happen to have someone in the Emerald Hospital it’s right beside it, very handy. The rooms are serviced every day if you stay for awhile, close to town centre. Would highly recommend you do stay next you are visiting Emerald.

Olsen’s of Hendra 

We stayed overnight in Emerald and thankful for finding this place. The owners were very friendly and so helpful. Provided us with some plates and bowls so we could get a quick getaway. The rooms are reasonably priced, clean, comfortable with fridge, toaster and kettle. Just near the hospital but still very quiet. There is a little shopping centre within a short walk with a supermarket. Apart from that a walk to Maccas, KFC and Pizza Hut. We chose the tavern, again a short walk and had a reasonably priced meal, good pub food, a clean, fairly new by the look of it. Woul d recommend this motel to stay at and would look forward to coming back to Emerald

Great spot

What can I say. Arrived here after 7 hours driving. The location is great and first impressions were of immaculate grounds. 
The check in process was delightful, long conversations and a real welcome.
The room was spacious and clean, with all the amenities one might need.
I have stayed in a few Aussie motels over the last 18 months. It’s been interesting and the range on offer really does vary. Experience suggests that price is not necessarily an indicator of quality. Tonight is an example. Great spot and recommended.

Stella and Dave

This really is a lovely motel to stay at. Very clean & tidy & just what we needed for our two night stay in Emerald. The owners & staff are friendly & the place has a nice atmosphere. There is an outdoor seating area to enjoy an evening drink as well. 

Emerald Tower Motor Inn

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