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Blue Shades Motel

4.0 star property
Motel in Maryborough with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
Aerial view
Living area
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Loft, Pool View

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Loft, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
35-39 Ferry Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650

What's nearby

  • Portside - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Queens Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mary Poppins Statue - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Maryborough Station - 17 min walk
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tinana's Hot Bread Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Happy Days Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Blue Shades Motel

Upscale motel in Central Maryborough, remodeled in 2023
Blue Shades Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Shades Motel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other 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/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: AUD 18 for adults and AUD 10 for children

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 (7:30 AM - 8:00 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 18 for adults and AUD 10 for children
  • 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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Comfort Inn Blue Shades
Comfort Inn Blue Shades Hotel
Comfort Inn Blue Shades Hotel Maryborough
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Comfort Inn Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel
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Maryborough Comfort Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Shades Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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: 6:00 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?

Check-out 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, Portside, and Station Square Shopping Centre. Baddow Island Conservation Park and Queens Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Maryborough Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Blue Shades Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 444 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel well priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely and well managed place and we really enjoyed our stay...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid week stay

Great to see new managers at Blue Shades- Friendly and super efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eduard

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Nice and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mid week stay

Regular stayer and the business is missing the past managers Mel & Jake. The reception was closed and offer of breakfast - not available The place normally well kept and presentable, looked like a shanty
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe quiet convenient a nd easy parking .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy beds and clean and secure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good clean hotel

Clean comfy rooms. Clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and really nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient for our needs and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best showers, spotlessly clean,plentyof counter space. Plus a pub with great meals next door
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay mal and sam are wonderful staff will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to an event our family travelled for
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet on a busy road
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was comfortable and very clean. Slept like a log. I would stay there again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host & quiet, clean property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Very clean, well renovated, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place that exactly what we needed, quiet for a good rest at night and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022