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Sun Palms Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Rockhampton with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Sun Palms Motel in Allenstown combines practicality with relaxation. The property offers conference space and dry cleaning/laundry services for business needs, while the outdoor pool provides a perfect break. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and can unwind with drinks at the bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (Family Room)

Family Room (Family Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
160 Gladstone Road, Allenstown, QLD, 4700

What's nearby

  • Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Rockhampton Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Nissan Navara Arena - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockhampton Station - 15 min walk
  • Rockhampton, QLD (ROK) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishco Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mumma’s Fish ‘N’ Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sun Palms Motel

Motel located in Allenstown
Consider a stay at Sun Palms Motel and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sun Palms Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 0-inch TVs with digital 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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

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)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property 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 or services will be unavailable from July 26 2025 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Sun Palms Motel Rockhampton
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Sun Palms Motel Allenstown
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sun Palms Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Sun Palms Motel?

As of 3 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sun Palms Motel on 13 Dec 2025 start from AU$135.89, 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 Sun Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sun Palms Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sun Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sun Palms Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sun Palms Motel located?

Located in Allenstown, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Tropic of Capricorn Spire Visitor Information Centre and The Cathedral College. Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km). Rockhampton Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Sun Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 188 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms and parking space
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alwsys enjoy staying here. Friendly staff, roomy accommodation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, clean and staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice to stay over on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BELINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on the way to Townsville place was excellent. Staff were amazing We ended up staying on our way back from Townsville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location onsite restaurant food was terrific
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunpalms has always been a good motel to stay in, clean, tidy and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loreta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist is friendly. Room is clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean quiet and comfortable facility with very helpful staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awsome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good place to stay. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was exceptional. Very accommodating. Coin laundry onsite. It’s old style but clean. Bed was very “bouncy” and large, thick pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here. Roomy rooms, comfortable bed, great Bistro.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always stay here when in Rockhampton. Everything is perfect and the best steak anywhere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my goodness. BEST SHOWER EVER! Hot, great pressure, nice sized cubicle, big fluffy towels. Heaven
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean and tidy room.Room was very comfortable, good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay while travelling. Nice, clean rooms and a comfortable sleep. Definitely value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room was very clean and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I ALWAYS STAY HERE CAUSE IT HAS EVERYTHING AND FRIENDLY. COULD NOT BE BETTER
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025