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Downs Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Grand Central Shopping Centre

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Welcome to the Downs Motel, featuring a modern design and convenient parking.
Reception area with a welcoming desk, comfortable bench, and a beautiful framed picture.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish room with two single beds, a kitchenette, and a flat-screen TV.
Downs Motel features a simple, modern exterior with a flat roof and parking area.
Relax on the covered porch with comfortable chairs and a small table.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Queen Single

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Queen Single Kitchnette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Queen Studio Room with Balcony

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Queen Studio Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Kitchenette Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Queen Studio

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
669 Ruthven Street, South Toowoomba, QLD, 4350

What's nearby

  • Toowoomba Base Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • City Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Empire Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grand Central Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Toowoomba Station - 5 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grill'd - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Vintage Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Toowoomba Fish Depot - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sunshine Kebabs - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Downs Motel

Motel near Grand Central Shopping Centre
Located close to Toowoomba Base Hospital and City Golf Club, Downs Motel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Downs Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, fridges 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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: AUD 9 to 29 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: pets are only permitted in rooms labeled as pet friendly. Guests booked in these rooms who plan to bring a pet must contact the property in advance. The listed pet fee is collected onsite from guests who bring a pet.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 9 to 29 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Downs Motel Toowoomba
Downs Motel
Downs Toowoomba
Downs Motel South Toowoomba
Downs Motel Motel
Downs Motel South Toowoomba
Downs Motel Motel South Toowoomba

Frequently asked questions

Is Downs Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downs Motel?

As of 19 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downs Motel on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$112.16, 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.

How much is parking at Downs Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Downs Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Downs Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Downs Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Downs Motel located?

Located in South Toowoomba, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Central Shopping Centre and City Golf Club. Empire Theatre and Toowoomba Base Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). Toowoomba Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Downs Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 734 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and peaceful place in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well managed accommodation, close to hospitals as we has to attended to medical treatment both private and public hospitals. Easy driving around. Not far from CBD… price is reasonable! We had good stays!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

The room was pleasant and exceptionally clean. However, I have two minor complaints: the air conditioning system was quite complicated to operate, and there were no power outlets located near the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleased with the room, perfect for the family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

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

Central location and comfortable room

Central location and comfortable room with a kitchenette and plenty of space. Good value for a comfortable and quiet motel for a few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great and very convenient. Helpful friendly staff. We had everything we needed except there were no forks in the drawer. Dont want them to think we took them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Troy

For the price you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Was better than expected worth to consider if staying in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable beds, good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean an tidy helpful staff Close to shops an some eating placesnothing to much trouble for managers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice and clean and very close to everythingv
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Business area
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon and Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were met by a very friendly staff prrson eho showed us to our room and then gave us information on where ee could go to get a feed that night. Very helpful 👌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean tidy . Friendly helpful staff . Quite area. Cant fault staff or property .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

Great motel

Trusted stay in Toowoomba within walking distance of shopping, eating & CBD Easy late check in & best bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable price for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on reception were unbelievably welcoming & went out of their way to make our check in great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jagjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whether was amazing, beautiful parks, just such a nice country town to visit and relax in outback…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What I expected for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and well kept. Pleasant and friendly manager
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful owners and staff. Well priced and clean Nice little cafe around the back with a chatty parrot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy access very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I felt it accommodated people who are down and out,the police came the second morning I was there looking for whoever, I just felt a little unsafe, so stayed in my room, until I left. However I couldn’t fault the room, it was very clean, and the lady at the desk was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good all around apart from a minor detail with a window in back of room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024