Motel Criterion Motel Rockhampton

Corner of Quay St and Fitzroy , 4701 Rockhampton, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 316 reviews)

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8.1
Very Good
316 reviews

Staying at the Criterion is a great experience, especially if you love Australiana and places with a sense of history. We really enjoyed the live music that was on and the great pub atmosphere, which didn't disturb us once it was time to hit the hay. Awesome location and free parking in the heart of Rocky, also gives you the opportunity for a leisurely walk around town.

Matthew Australia

Beds were very comfortable and room quiet. Bathroom large and well laid out.

Alicia Australia

Can only recommend the Criterion, from now on our go-to for Rockhampton. Rooms, staff, food, value, security, location, character, we loved it all!

David Australia

The spa tub in the family room was what I needed after travelling for 8 hours on the road before getting to rockhampton.

Leslie Australia

Price for a family room with sperate room for parents and has a in room spa bath

Jamie Australia

The location is great. The building is iconic. Lovely walkway out the front along the river. Food and atmosphere of pub was good.

Janine Australia

Fantastic service, great sized room, clean and servicable. Would definitely stay here again. I also loved the history of the hotel.

Madison Australia

The help of the staff and owners. They could not do enough for me.

Boskmaster Australia

Verandah off my room....clean...comfortable...overlooks river

Sophie Australia

It was clean and comfortable and a short walk to areas of interest to me

Luisa Australia
8.1
Very Good
316 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Staying at the Criterion is a great experience, especially if you love Australiana and places with a sense of history.”
    Matthew Matthew Australia Australia
  • “Beds were very comfortable and room quiet. Bathroom large and well laid out.”
    Alicia Alicia Australia Australia
  • “Can only recommend the Criterion, from now on our go-to for Rockhampton. Rooms, staff, food, value, security, location, character, we loved it all!”
    David David Australia Australia
  • “The spa tub in the family room was what I needed after travelling for 8 hours on the road before getting to rockhampton.”
    Leslie Leslie Australia Australia
  • “Price for a family room with sperate room for parents and has a in room spa bath”
    Jamie Jamie Australia Australia
  • “The location is great. The building is iconic. Lovely walkway out the front along the river. Food and atmosphere of pub was good.”
    Janine Janine Australia Australia
  • “Fantastic service, great sized room, clean and servicable. Would definitely stay here again. I also loved the history of the hotel.”
    Madison Madison Australia Australia
  • “The help of the staff and owners. They could not do enough for me.”
    Boskmaster Boskmaster Australia Australia
  • “Verandah off my room....clean...comfortable...overlooks river”
    Sophie Sophie Australia Australia
  • “It was clean and comfortable and a short walk to areas of interest to me”
    Luisa Luisa Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.2
  • Free WiFi8.7
High score for Rockhampton

Located in Rockhampton, a 9-minute walk from Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Criterion Motel Rockhampton has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around a 12-minute walk from Pilbeam Theatre, 1.2 miles from Browne Park and 1.6 miles from Rockhampton Showgrounds. The motel has family rooms.

All rooms at the motel come with a seating area. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a closet and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Criterion Motel Rockhampton have a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels.

Department of Health Queensland is 1.8 miles from Criterion Motel Rockhampton, while Rockhampton Zoo is 2.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Rockhampton Airport, 3 miles from the motel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Criterion Motel Rockhampton has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 28, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Sleeps Accommodation Type Price
Max adults: 3. Max children: 1
Deluxe Triple Room
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 5. Max children: 2
Deluxe Family Room
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 full bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 2
Deluxe Quadruple Room
  • 1 full bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 1
Triple Room - Disability Access
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 2
Family Room
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 5. Max children: 2
Quadruple Room with Spa Bath
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 2
Family Room with Spa Bath
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 sofa bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 1
Triple Room with Spa Bath
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2
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Max adults: 1
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Max adults: 3
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Max adults: 4
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 3
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 3
Studio
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 3
Triple Room with Bathroom
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 king bed
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Max adults: 4
Quadruple Room with Bathroom
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  • 1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 316 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.2
  • Free WiFi8.7
High score for Rockhampton

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  • Matthew Australia

    “Staying at the Criterion is a great experience, especially if you love Australiana and places with a sense of history. We really enjoyed the live music that was on and the great pub atmosphere, which didn't disturb us once it was time to hit the hay. Awesome location and free parking in the heart of Rocky, also gives you the opportunity for a leisurely walk around town.”

  • Alicia Australia

    “Beds were very comfortable and room quiet. Bathroom large and well laid out.”

  • David Australia

    “Can only recommend the Criterion, from now on our go-to for Rockhampton. Rooms, staff, food, value, security, location, character, we loved it all!”

  • Leslie Australia

    “The spa tub in the family room was what I needed after travelling for 8 hours on the road before getting to rockhampton.”

  • Jamie Australia

    “Price for a family room with sperate room for parents and has a in room spa bath”

  • Janine Australia

    “The location is great. The building is iconic. Lovely walkway out the front along the river. Food and atmosphere of pub was good.”

  • Madison Australia

    “Fantastic service, great sized room, clean and servicable. Would definitely stay here again. I also loved the history of the hotel.”

  • Boskmaster Australia

    “The help of the staff and owners. They could not do enough for me.”

  • Sophie Australia

    “Verandah off my room....clean...comfortable...overlooks river”

  • Luisa Australia

    “It was clean and comfortable and a short walk to areas of interest to me”

Property questions and answers
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  • Are they separate bedrooms?
    Majority of our motel rooms/suites have a master bedroom with a queen bed. Other beds are then located in the lounge/dinning area.
    Asked about: Deluxe Triple Room • Answered on December 31, 2019
  • Do you have free wi fi and parking?
    We do supply WiFi, as for parking, our hotel does not come with off-street parking but a parking next to the hotel is for everyone's use. As for the motel it comes with off-street parking. Hope this information answers all questions. The Cri
    Answered on June 25, 2021
  • Hi Criterion- Do you do late check-ins as I will arrive midnight on Greyhound bus from Airlie Beach? Hope something can be arranged to book your room. Thanks Sandra
    Hi Sandra, check in closes at 10pm through the week. What day are you looking at arriving as Friday and Saturday we are open past midnight and we can arrange for a bit of a later check in time if you are arriving around midnight. Emma
    Answered on May 6, 2022
  • Can we get a room in the new section please ?
    That would be the Motel. Motel rooms start at 125 per night. Anything under that price is in the Hotel.
    Answered on March 23, 2022

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Pilbeam Theatre
    0.3 miles
  • Walter Reid Cultural Centre
    0.4 miles
  • Browne Park
    0.7 miles
  • Department of Health Queensland
    1.1 miles
  • Rockhampton Showgrounds
    1.2 miles
  • Rockhampton Zoo
    2.1 miles
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens
    2.2 miles
  • CQUniversity Rockhampton North
    4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Bush Inn Steakhouse
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Newsroom
    0 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Fitzroy
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Rockhampton Airport
    2.2 miles
  • Gladstone Airport
    56.6 miles
How to get to Criterion Motel Rockhampton from Rockhampton Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of Criterion Motel Rockhampton

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
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House rules Criterion Motel Rockhampton takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in.

Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking, including on balconies.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Criterion Motel Rockhampton of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Criterion Motel Rockhampton

  • Criterion Motel Rockhampton is 800 feet from the center of Rockhampton.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Criterion Motel Rockhampton (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Criterion Motel Rockhampton by:

    • Taxi 10min

  • Criterion Motel Rockhampton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Room options at Criterion Motel Rockhampton include:

    • Triple
    • Family
    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Single
    • Double
    • Studio

  • Check-in at Criterion Motel Rockhampton is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Criterion Motel Rockhampton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.