Travelers soak up the sun at the outdoor pool or explore Roma Street Parkland nearby, while enjoying convenient amenities that make for a hassle-free stay
Located near Portside Wharf, Raceways Motel offers a perfect relaxation spot. Guests appreciate the practical dry cleaning and laundry services while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Families particularly enjoy the outdoor pool, separate children's pool, and tennis courts.
Located in Hamilton, a neighbourhood in Brisbane, Raceways Motel is near a train station. Queen Street Mall and Westfield Chermside are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Roma Street Parkland and South Bank Parklands. Brisbane Showgrounds and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are not to be missed. Visit our Brisbane travel guide
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 12 for adults and AUD 10 for children
Things to do
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Tennis
Family friendly
Children's pool
DVD player
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
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.
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Room service
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 for adults and from AUD 10 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15 per night
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Raceways Motel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Raceways Motel?
As of 11 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raceways Motel on 15 Mar, 2026 start from S$126, 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 Raceways Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Raceways Motel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Raceways Motel?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Raceways Motel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Raceways Motel located?
Located in Hamilton, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Portside Wharf and Eat Street Markets. Bretts Wharf Ferry Terminal and Eagle Farm Racecourse are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Doomben Station is 15 minutes by foot and Brisbane Ascot Station is 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Raceways Motel Reviews
6.8
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The staff member at reception was great, very helpful. The gardens and pool area were clean, neat and well maintained.
The room itself was very dated, in need of maintenance and an overall revamp and deep clean.
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
SALLY
18 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We only stayed a night, Cheap, clean and Comfy Bed . All we needed.
Nice location and friendly staff. Terrible room it smelt of wet dog and cigarettes. The room looked nothing like the photos used to sell the place. In fact it looked like it had never been updated since the 60’s. Just a little paint here and there to cover up the atrocities that have no doubt been committed in the room.
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
bernadette
18 Jun, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Was clean and tidy
bernadette
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
John
23 Apr, 2024
Property showing signs of its age But for the price and location fitted my budget for this trip Public Transport and restaurants in easy walk
The motel was aged but comfortable for an overnight stay. There was no body soap in the shower & the basin tap had a leak.
Value for money though & convenient for eateries.
Look people, this motel is indeed due for an upgrade. You are paying $150 per night, not 3 or 4 hundred. The bed was comfy, parking right outside your room. Everything was clean and the owner/manager is a great bloke. If you drive a Holden, be prepared to talk about cars. He is a fan of the late Mr. Peter Brock. Give him a go and then maybe he can renovate.
It looks like it was built in the 1960s and has had very little proper maintenance since.
I arrived at about 3:15 pm and the room was not ready.
When it was ready, it was very very basic.
The bathroom is in very poor condition with many cracks in the tiles filled roughly with silicone, and lots of black mould.
There were dead cockroaches in the crockery cupboard, and plenty of live ones running around the floors.
The TV only has about 4 stations and none of the local ones work.
The building creaks and bangs through the night.
The bed was clean and comfortable.
The best thing about it is that I now know not to stay there again.
Arrived at night in the pouring rain & couldn't park directly outside our allocated room as other vehicles obstructed our entry - one vehicle with lights turned on high beam making it even more difficult to see and manoeuvre in the space. Our room PONGED OF CIGARETTE SMOKE! The room itself was shabby ie ripped lace curtain at window; blackout curtains old, dirty & dusty; furnishings likewise; kettle barely working & ONLY ONE cup/mug for tea & coffee (had to request another); no milk or water in fridge & an inadequate supply of tea (again had to request more); only one toilet roll supplied; no iron or ironing board IN ROOM; & only one very small three-quarter size cupboard (with wonky door) to hang clothes in. Complimentary cockroaches greeted us in the bathroom each morning & only ONE pillow supplied for each bed. I kept stubbing my toes on the metal corners of both our double and the spare bed & there was only ONE bedside table. The beds were surprisingly comfortable however & apart from hearing the occasional aircraft fly overhead other outside noise was barely audible & the location pretty central - easy walking distance to most amenities & public transport. I was informed twice (by FRED on enquiring about an 'EXTRA GUEST' CHARGE when we'd BOOKED FOR ONLY TWO) that the per night rate was calculated PER PERSON WITH T SECOND PERSON COSTING AN ADDITIONAL $10 - AN ADDITIONAL $18 WAS CHARGED FOR MY HUSBAND! This stoppover was supposed to be a special birthday treat for him 😪
The room was incredibly run down. Gauges out of walls, bedside lights didn’t work, no towels, no soap, bed was like concrete, broken bathroom louvres, graffiti on bathroom wall and very old furniture. The air con, tv and hot water all worked well. It’s a huge shame as this motel is in a beautiful area and close to the races and shops but there is complete disregard from the owner to the maintenance of the rooms.
The property was the worst place i have ever stayed it, not clean, facilities were minimal.
Everything was patched up, doors had been kicked in and a bodge repair. The fridge was patched up, worked but door was hard to open. No facilities to wash up plates etc
The walls and doors were filthy.
The whole place needs complete refurbishing from top to bottom.
Even the bathroom left a lot to be desired.
Even a staff member said the place needed shutting down for poor maintenance, this i totally agree with.
Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
William
26 Oct, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
THE PROPERTY NEEDS A THOROUGH MAKEOVER. Price SHOULD BE LOWER BASED ON THE CONDITIONS