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Blue Shades Motel

★★★★·9.3/ 10Excellent
·Motels
📍35 Ferry Street · Maryborough ↗
📞+68774246423
Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLuggage storageFax/photocopyingAll 40 facilities +
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Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or relax in the garden at Blue Shades Motel. Located in Maryborough's historical district, this motel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Start your weekdays with a continental breakfast (available for a fee). The 35 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Electric kettles and free tea/instant coffee are also provided. Free self-parking and laundry facilities are available onsite. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Brennan and Geraghtys Store Museum and Station Square Shopping Centre, and a short drive from Queens Park.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 180 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18

Guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and flexible staff, who accommodate late arrivals and offer upgrades. Rooms are spacious, recently refurbished, and well-equipped with comfortable beds and functional kitchenettes. The on-site breakfast receives high marks for quality and value. Minor drawbacks include occasional neighbor noise, some upstairs layouts requiring stairs, and tight parking. Overall, it delivers a highly satisfactory stay.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service8.9
Rooms8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Value8.6
Location8.6
Facilities8.4
Surroundings8.4
Wi-Fi7.6
＋ PraisedClean and comfortable rooms · Good value for money · Convenient and quiet location · Spacious rooms
－ ComplaintsDated facilities/hygiene details · Challenging parking/layout · Weak air conditioning · Poor noise management

KEYIdeal for road trippers, families, and business travelers. Book early; request ground-floor rooms if mobility is a concern; expect tight parking.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel's location and transport?＋
Located just a 4-minute drive from Maryborough city centre and near the golf club. Multiple dining options are within a 5-minute walk. The location scores 8.6/10.
diningWhat dining options does the hotel offer?＋
The hotel features an on-site restaurant and offers breakfast via room service. Various dining choices are within a 5-minute walk. Guests highly praise the breakfast quality.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families?＋
Highly recommended. 55 family guests noted spacious, clean refurbished rooms with comfortable bedding and full amenities. Staff are flexible with late arrivals or special requests.
businessHow is the experience for business travelers?＋
35 business guests found rooms clean and spacious with ample power outlets and USB ports for work. Staff are highly responsive, and room service received excellent ratings.
coupleIs this hotel recommended for couples?＋
45 couple guests praised spacious, clean rooms and comfortable bedding, especially rating the restaurant food highly. We recommend confirming if your preferred room includes a window or private sink.
roomWhat amenities are provided in the guest rooms?＋
All rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi (network score 7.6). Recently refurbished rooms offer comfortable bedding and strong shower pressure.
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