Find a Great Motel Ross River

If you're having trouble locating a motel in Ross River, allow Expedia help you find a motel or similar property from more than 565 lodging options in the area. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. In the US, motels boomed at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Here you'll find some of our customers’ favourite motels to book in the larger area. Hotel Allen is located 25.3 km from the heart of Ross River. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Shoredrive Motel: Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Ross River is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) away. Billabong Lodge Motel: Enjoy access to the children's pool, free parking and laundry facilities. Located 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from the heart of Ross River. Beach House Motel: Central Ross River is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as pillowtop beds. Yongala Lodge by The Strand: 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from the heart of Ross River. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include The Strand Beach, Townsville Palmetum and Pinnacles National Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Billabong Sanctuary, Riverway Lagoon and Strand Waterpark. While you're exploring the area, consider visiting James Cook University, Willows Shopping Centre and Reid Park Street Circuit.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Ross River to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually December and January, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 20°C. The rainiest months in Ross River are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 233 mm of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Ross River to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is located 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from the heart of the city. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.