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Ocean View Motel Bowen

3.5 star property
Beach motel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
View from property
View from room
Interior
Free self-parking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is S$119
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul

Room options

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Superior Single Room (King Single Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
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About the area

Map
18317 Bruce Highway, Bowen, QLD, 4805

What's nearby

  • The Big Mango - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Bowen Jetty - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bowen Water Park - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bowen Harbour - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bowen Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Bowen Station - 6 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Sorelle Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fellows Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ocean View Motel Bowen

Motel by the ocean
Ocean View Motel Bowen provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Ocean View Motel Bowen have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 11 kilometres
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 11 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 90 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: AUD 11 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View Motel Bowen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean View Motel Bowen?

As of 28 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean View Motel Bowen on 12 Jul, 2025 start from S$119.13, including 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 Ocean View Motel Bowen pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of AUD 11 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ocean View Motel Bowen?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Motel Bowen?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Motel Bowen?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Ocean View Motel Bowen provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-2:00 PM on request. A fee of AUD 90 per room applies.

Where is Ocean View Motel Bowen located?

Situated in Bowen, this beach motel is steps from The Big Mango and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kings Beach. Mullers Lagoon Park and Bowen Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Ocean View Motel Bowen Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 111 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, view was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view... pet friendly good sized comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wladyslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, value for money (clean, basic accommodation with good A/C, large room) and bonus is pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean View Motel was great, being convent on the way into Bowen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet little spot out of town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic 1960's motel with views! An original gem, very well kept. I hope they never change it. It's a North Queensland icon. It's out of town but very handy if you're staying enroute to somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient pet friendly location. Lovely views and next to the Big Mango
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Old motel in average condition
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is a little gem, a little on the old side but you have everything and it is clean and tidy and has the best ocean we have ever had in a motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and cool afternoon breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy and Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access off the highway. Clean rooms which are pet friendly. Room overlooking the pool and the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Staff & service
Sea view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Disliked: Amenities
The property was not as advertised, being pool side. Also the milk was off and opened previously. First turned up and nobody on site. No meals available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap clean friendly and I could have my dog.

8/10 Good

Dareyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sraff friendly. Room is old but clean. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Marion

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs refurb badly, shower terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent …. exactly what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean despite being old. Well maintained, looks a bit messy around the office, but does not matter for the comfort of the guests. Nice pool as well. A nice Fish take away 4 minutes drive towards Bowen, great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, good location wonderful re PET FRIENDLY establishment even to the point of providing a dog run area for off lead - great for travelling with bigger dog (although other dog owners have not been so gracious to clean up after their pets in the run area! (A sign could be warranted)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old and run down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I Wi-Fi was very disappointing and rooms are showing their age. While they were clean enough the bathrooms do need upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

rick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dog Smell

The room smelt like a dog had been washed in it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All right
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Getting old and tired, rooms and especially the bathroom, toilet need updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023