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292-306 Lower Dawson Rd, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia
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Ranked #15 of 31 hotels in Rockhampton
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Brisbane
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Good honest accomodation with friendly service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

I stay here whenever in Rockhampton for work. Its good, honest accommodation. The rooms are always clean. The owners are exceptionally friendly. The air conditioning works. The pool is normal size, but seems big enough for the kids Ive seen swimming there. Flat screen LCD televisions and DVDs in each room. The restaurant is very good and I can recommend the tempura red emperor. Service at the restaurant is always fast. The motel is conveniently located on the main road at the south end of town. It is always busy which must say something about it. My only recommendation would be to get a top floor room as sometimes the noise comes through to the downstairs if the neighbors are noisy. Its not a hotel with lots of features, its just a family run, honest Australian motel. I cant complain about the Rocky Gardens.

Room Tip: Upstairs rooms quieter than downstairs rooms. Tempura Red Emperor recommended at the restaurant.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Charleville, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“First on your way into town”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

We chose this motel because it was the first on the way in and we were going to be late. It was a short drive to take away shops for dinner. The room was very tiny and I would say over priced compared to others in town.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brisbane, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
“Comfortable motel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2011

We stayed for one night whilst on a roadtrip.

The room was a standard motel room. Small flat screen tv, DVD player, bar fridge, tea & coffee making facilities. Compact clean bathroom. Swimming pool.

Bed was very cimfortable. Air conditioning was welcomed and reception provides fresh milk. Can also buy a beer at reception. Restaurant on site (we ate at Great Western Hotel - great steaks).

Perfectly acceptable as an over-night stop. Did like that our car space was undercover - real bonus during a heavy shower of rain.

  • Stayed March 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Maroochydore, Australia
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“Travelling to or through Rocky? Must stay at Rocky Gardens!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2011

Travelling through and stopped enroute without much notice but glad we did! Conveniently located on the southern edge of town but still only a few minutes drive to shops and attractions. Outstanding service, excellent facilities and lovely clean and comfortable rooms at very reasonable rates. The hospitality of managers Tony and Iris was above and beyond. A lovely restaurant for meals and great service. Highly recommended for both the overnight stopover or extended stay.

  • Stayed January 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brisbane
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Very friendly owners, but way overpriced.....”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011

I don't know how these hotels can get away with the prices they charge sometimes. We paid $150 or just under to stay there one night in a room with a queen bed and two singles.

As soon as I walked in, I lifted back the doona cover to find a cockroach crawling around. The doona looked and smelt stale as if it hadn't been cleaned in a while. There was a shower, but honestly this is a 3 star hotel at best. Instead of building onto this motel, the owners need to refurbish their units. It is dated, old and musty.

I slept a total of 2.5 hours and couldn't wait to get out of there. My wife slept a little bit more, but felt the same way. We ended up packing our bags and leaving half way through the night.

As with all my reviews I like to present a balanced perspective, so while we would not recommend this hotel until after it has been renovated I will state the following positives.
Quiet, nice pool, very friendly owners, nice outside appearance.

In short, the very nice owners need to spend some money and either have the rooms updated to the 21st century. I have stayed in a lot of hotels for cheaper prices than this, and got much, much better rooms. This is a roadside 3-star hotel at best. Whoever reviewed it as better, must have stayed in a very different room to ours.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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292-306 Lower Dawson Rd, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia
Price range (per night):* INR6,242 - 8,415

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