Name: Criterion Hotel Rockhampton
Address: 150 Quay Street, 4701 Rockhampton, Australia, 150 Quay Street, Queensland, 4701, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $48 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hotel Criterion Hotel Rockhampton

150 Quay Street, 4701 Rockhampton, Australia –

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Very friendly and professional staff. Great venue with history also

Robert, Australia

Criterion is basic pub rooms but it is nice and central.

Rick, Australia

Great view from the balcony. We stayed in the old part of the hotel. Very historic. Huge room. Very beautiful. Staff were lovely.

Liz, Vietnam

Loved the history of the old hotel and the fact that our friend’s parents met there during World War II. The view was wonderful of the river front and everything was so convenient to the hotel.

Marilyn, United States of America

Very quiet rooms. Even though the hotel was booked out, located near a busy road and had a band downstairs, there was no noise experienced in our room. Great location near the centre of town with easy access to the river front area for walking and picnics

Alan, Australia

Location and convenience for the event we attended was great, the improvements along the riverfront in Rocky also added to the stay. Staff were fantastic, friendly and very helpful.

Bruce, Australia

Location, restaurant and the friendly staff - so helpful

Kymturnell, Australia

The staff reception right through to the bar and restaraunt were exceptional given the number if Christmas parties on the premises

Peter, Australia

Old style hotel. Lovely staff, excellent bar and restaurant. Positioned by the river and adjacent to other bars and food outlets/

Jgw1616, Australia

Great Place to stay. Food was delicious, staff helpful and courteous, loved the old charm and character took me back in time. Loved it.

Rhonda, Australia

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What guests loved the most:
“Very friendly and professional staff. Great venue with history also”

Robert Australia
“Criterion is basic pub rooms but it is nice and central.”

Rick Australia
“Great view from the balcony. We stayed in the old part of the hotel. Very historic. Huge room. Very beautiful. Staff were lovely.”

Liz Vietnam
“Loved the history of the old hotel and the fact that our friend’s parents met there during World War II. The view was wonderful of the river front and everything was so convenient to the hotel.”

Marilyn United States of America
“Very quiet rooms. Even though the hotel was booked out, located near a busy road and had a band downstairs, there was no noise experienced in our room. ”

Alan Australia
“Location and convenience for the event we attended was great, the improvements along the riverfront in Rocky also added to the stay. Staff were fantastic, friendly and very helpful.”

Bruce Australia
“Location, restaurant and the friendly staff - so helpful”

Kymturnell Australia
“The staff reception right through to the bar and restaraunt were exceptional given the number if Christmas parties on the premises”

Peter Australia
“Old style hotel. Lovely staff, excellent bar and restaurant. Positioned by the river and adjacent to other bars and food outlets/”

Jgw1616 Australia
“Great Place to stay. Food was delicious, staff helpful and courteous, loved the old charm and character took me back in time. Loved it.”

Rhonda Australia

Criterion Hotel Rockhampton is an older, heritage property that offers traditional pub-style rooms, some with private private bathrooms and some with shared bathroom facilities.

Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and vibrant bar, which features late-night live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The property is just 1,650 feet from local shops, supermarkets and cafes. Callaghan Park Racecourse is a 14-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Rockhampton Airport, 2.5 mi from the property.

Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a TV. Rooms offer either a private or shared bathroom.

You will find a cash machine at the property.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Rockhampton! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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The Criterion is an iconic symbol in the history of Hotels in Australia. Its famous cousin the ‘Breakky Creek’ Brisbane was built in same year 1889 with very similar architechture, the Criterion having one extra floor. Following the Canoona gold rush of the 1850’s the embryo of the Criterion Hotel, Palmers store was situated on the banks of the Fitzroy River opposite the Criterion. 1856 saw the construction of the Bush Inn (where the Criterion now stands) by Robert Parker of Gayndah. The eldest daughter of Parker, Dorinda Anne married George Silus Curtis a promising real estate agent, auctioneer and aspiring politician. Dorinda Anne was inspired to erect a ‘public house of splendour and class’ and after several journeys overseas The Criterion Hotel was constructed in 1889, the tender price reading ‘just a little over ten thousands pounds’. With such a colourful beginning the Criterion was destined for great times and has played host to Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the English Cricket team, Rockhamptons own Rod Laver, Lew Hoad, Ken Rosewall and during World War II was the headquarters of General Eichelberger US Army and the planning Headquarters.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks *

The Pilbeam Theatre
0.3 miles
Walter Reid Cultural Centre
0.4 miles
Browne Park
0.7 miles
Department of Health Queensland
1.2 miles
Rockhampton Showgrounds
1.2 miles
Rockhampton Zoo
2.1 miles
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens
2.2 miles
Central Queensland University
3.9 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Bush Inn Steakhouse Restaurant
0 miles
Newsroom Cafe/Bar
0 miles
The East Street Mall Supermarket
0.1 miles
Coles Supermarket
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty *

Emu Park Ocean/Sea
24.9 miles
The Fitzroy River River
0 miles

Closest Airports *

Rockhampton Airport
2.2 miles
Gladstone Airport
56.6 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“I enjoyed everything about the stay from the friendly staff to the location to the food.”

Karen

Australia

9.5

“Characterful family run hotel in a great location”

Anonymous

United Kingdom

“Location, restaurant and the friendly staff - so helpful ”

Kymturnell

Australia

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Bush Inn Bar & Grill

Food: Australian

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

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Check-in

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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

Check-out

6:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Criterion Hotel Rockhampton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Street parking is strictly limited, additional free public parking is available a 5-minute walk from the property along the river front.

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

Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note that this property does not accept payments with Diners Club credit cards.

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

Please note that the Criterion has live entertainment on Thursday nights until 23:00 and Friday and Saturday nights from 21:00 until early morning. For more information please speak to staff upon check in.

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 Hotel Rockhampton of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the hotel directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Hemisphire Solutions & Pub Rooms will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

“Loved the history of the old hotel and the fact that our friend’s parents met there during World War II. The view was wonderful of the river front and everything was so convenient to the hotel.”

Marilyn

United States of America

“Very quiet rooms. Even though the hotel was booked out, located near a busy road and had a band downstairs, there was no noise experienced in our room. Great location near the centre of town with easy access to the river front area for walking and picnics”

Alan

“Location and convenience for the event we attended was great, the improvements along the riverfront in Rocky also added to the stay. Staff were fantastic, friendly and very helpful.”

Bruce

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Reviewed: June 10, 2019

Neil
Australia
8.8

“Would stay here again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good value for fee charged
Bed was noisy but comfy. Light in room dull

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 10, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
3.8

“Would have been better sleeping with the indigenous folk on the river”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The room smelled like used gym shorts, and the bed was collapsed . There was a fight outside my room, and a drunk that had spewed all over the walls and floor of the toilets. No caretaker to be found. Very very lousy.
Nothing

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Rick
Australia
Age group: 45 – 54
7.1

“It is very basic but cheap and central.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Triple Room with En-suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
I got a parking ticket as I parked my car out the front at lunch time on a week day as I wanted to have a few beers and get a lift back to hotel later.
It is in the middle of Rocky and on the river.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

Bruce
Australia
7.1

“Great location, friendly staff, bar prices a bit expensive.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Quadruple Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Prices were not standard bar prices they were more expensive than what would be considered normal.
Location and convenience for the event we attended was great, the improvements along the riverfront in Rocky also added to the stay. Staff were fantastic, friendly and very helpful.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 6, 2019

Robert
Australia
10

“Very relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly and professional staff. Great venue with history also

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The room was simple, but clean and had a great view of the river.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Maryanne
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
10

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Quadruple Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view & staff were amazing

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Matt
Australia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Quadruple Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit noisy from the pub downstairs
Beautiful old building!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

John
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
too expensive

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 5, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of parking for vehicles.
Location. Restaurant.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 28, 2019

Rick
Australia
Age group: 45 – 54
7.9

“Nice and central and on the river”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Triple Room with En-suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms are just pub rooms but are relatively cheap.
Criterion is basic pub rooms but it is nice and central.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

kymturnell
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room with En-suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would have loved s slightly improved bed but no complaints - just personal preference
Location, restaurant and the friendly staff - so helpful

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 23, 2018

Kirrily
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Nice rooms. Comfy beds. Great staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 23, 2018

Peter
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Triple Room with En-suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The mattress in the old hotel style room was a but worn and could feel the springs through the sheets
The staff reception right through to the bar and restaraunt were exceptional given the number if Christmas parties on the premises

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 22, 2018

Manntana
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Quadruple Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The staff wasn't well informed about the capacity of the room. There were no shampoo and/ or conditioner supplied. Food in the hotel bistro didn't meet my expectation.
Staff is friendly.

Stayed in November 2018

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	Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This single room has air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Iron • Refrigerator • Desk • Shared bathroom • Fan • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This double room features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Iron • Shared bathroom • Fan • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This triple room features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Iron • Refrigerator • Shared bathroom • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Quadruple Room with Ensuite Bathroom 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This quadruple room has air conditioning and electric kettle Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Iron • Refrigerator • Private Bathroom • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Triple Room with En-suite Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This triple room features a electric kettle and air conditioning Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Iron • Refrigerator • Private Bathroom • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Family Room with Ensuite Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This family room has a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Iron • Balcony • Refrigerator • Desk • Fan • Private Bathroom • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Classic Quadruple Room with Ensuite Bathroom 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Located above the hotel, this heritage room offers a queen bed and 2 single beds. It features an private bathroom with a shower. It offers air-conditioning, a TV, fridge, table, ironing facilities, tea and coffee making facilities and a veranda. Free WiFi, linen and towels are provided. Rooms are individually styles, and offer character, charm and history. Please note the price is based on 4 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Iron • Balcony • Refrigerator • Desk • Private Bathroom • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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