10/10 Excellent
Dianne
18 Jan 2026
Liked: Amenities
Dianne
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Blue Shades Motel
4.0 star property
Business district escape with a garden retreat and outdoor pool - travelers find a peaceful spot to relax while staying connected to city attractions
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Blue Shades Motel sits in the business district but offers a surprising retreat from urban energy. Guests can relax in the garden or cool off with a swim in the outdoor pool. The property provides practical laundry facilities, and the staff knows how to make visits trouble-free.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Laundry room
- Housekeeping
The current price is HK$872
HK$872
HK$959 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Room options
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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
- 323 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Twin Room
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
- 323 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette
Highlights
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
- 645 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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Family Loft, Pool View
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
13 reviews
(13 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
- 861 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
13 reviews
(13 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
- 484 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Twin Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
- 538 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Superior Twin Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Deluxe Triple Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Highlights
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area
Located in Maryborough, Blue Shades Motel is in the business district. Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum and Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Baddow Island Conservation Park and Police Paddock Conservation Park. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Maryborough travel guide
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35-39 Ferry Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650
What's nearby
Mary Poppins Statue2 min drive - 2.7 km
Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum2 min drive - 2.7 km
Customs House Interpretive Centre2 min drive - 2.7 km- Station Square Shopping Centre12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
- Maryborough Station17 min walk
- Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)34 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's11 min walk
- White Lion Hotel2 min drive
- Old Sydney Hotel2 min drive
- Club Crepery14 min walk
- KFC17 min walk
About this property
Blue Shades Motel
Upscale motel in Central Maryborough, remodelled in 2023
Blue Shades Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
- An outdoor pool
- Free self-parking
- Express check-out, coffee/tea in reception and a vending machine
- Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and luggage storage
- Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Shades Motel include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
- Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
- Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
- 32-inch TVs with streaming services and premium channels
- Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
- Free covered self parking on site
- Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- In-room microwave
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Vending machine
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Grab bar near toilet
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
- 1 building
- 2 floors
- Banquet hall
- Renovated entire property - March 2023
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 32-inch TV with premium digital channels
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Air conditioning
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Blue Shades Motel Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel
Blue Shades Maryborough
Maryborough Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel Motel
Blue Shades Motel Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel Motel Maryborough
Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Shades Motel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Blue Shades Motel?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Shades Motel on 14 Mar 2026 start from HK$872, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Blue Shades Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Blue Shades Motel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Blue Shades Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Blue Shades Motel?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Blue Shades Motel located?
Located in Central Maryborough, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum, Station Square Shopping Centre and Portside. Baddow Island Conservation Park and Queens Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Maryborough Station is 17 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Blue Shades Motel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 471 reviews
10 - Excellent
273
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 471 reviews
8 - Good
149
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 471 reviews
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 471 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 471 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Daniel
3 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable and spacious. Itnis also old
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hayley
4 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean room and the staff were lovely. Great place to stay and excellent value for money.
Hayley
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Josephine
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and secure, spacious spot to sleep on a long road trip to Brisbane.
Josephine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
28 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and a great room.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jayne
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much! Appreciated that free room upgrade to better accommodate my mum’s mobility issues and it was such a relief to be able to do some washing in the laundry room on the at. Lovely family running this motel and would both recommend and stay here again.
Jayne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant motel nice clean tidy rooms
Would be happy to stay again when in the area
Greg
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Keren
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated having lots of cutlery and crockery in the cupboard, plus a big fridge, and microwave. Kids loved having the loft to sleep in. Convenient location, easy to find and close to shops.
Keren
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Eduard
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check-in and was good accommodation for our needs. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Eduard
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorelle
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at Reception
Lorelle
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property had great mattresses. So comfortable. Everything was just great. Thanks folks.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
jeffrey
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe quiet convenient a nd easy parking .
jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
KRISHNA
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and quiet.
KRISHNA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Sandra
8 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host & quiet, clean property
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dianne
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was extremely friendly, the room was exactly what we needed for our two night stay. I would recommend the Blue Shades Motel Maryborough to anyone. All in all it was a very pleasant stay. Thank you
Dianne
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Luke
25 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy, quite an clean.. will stay again in the future
Luke
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
David
24 Jun 2024
It was good rooms nice tidy good meals at hotel across the road
David
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rex
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best showers, spotlessly clean,plentyof counter space.
Plus a pub with great meals next door
Rex
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
simon
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always friendly and rooms clean and well maintained
simon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
ashton
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly
ashton
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and really nice people.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very spacious rooms, like a home away from home. The bed is big and comfy, they have a small kitchen which servs breakfast only but there is a nice little pub, 1 mins walk away that puts on great meals.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Very clean, well renovated, great location
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
chris
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds
Very comfortable beds, tastefully redecorated and spacious. Some more crockery would be helpful - 3 of us had to share one coffee mug.
chris
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
kenneth
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Modest place but very clean.
kenneth
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025