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Cardwell at the Beach, hotel in Cardwell

Set in Cardwell, 2953 feet from Cardwell Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Center, Cardwell at the Beach features a year-round outdoor pool and views of the mountains.

Good location. Restaurant on site. Pool
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
415 reviews
Price from$75per night
Cardwell Beachcomber Motel & Tourist Park, hotel in Cardwell

Cardwell Beachcomber Motel & Tourist Park features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Cardwell.

Food is amazingly from dinner to breakfast
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
598 reviews
Price from$74.68per night
Marine Hotel Cardwell, hotel in Cardwell

Featuring a bar, Marine Hotel Cardwell is located in Cardwell in the Queensland region, a 13-minute walk from Cardwell Beach.

7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
75 reviews
Price from$98.05per night
Cardwell Beachfront Motel, hotel in Cardwell

Offering a beachfront location and free Wi-Fi, Cardwell Beachfront Motel is a 10-minute walk from the local 24-hour café and other dining options.

Well appointed, great location, neat and clean with friendly staff
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
649 reviews
Price from$87.66per night
Kookaburra Holiday Park, hotel in Cardwell

Located on 3 acres of tropical gardens, Kookaburra Holiday Park is 820 feet from the beach and 2 minutes’ walk from Cardwell. All accommodations includes free WiFi.

location was good
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
382 reviews
Price from$58.44per night
Vista Hinchinbrook, hotel in Cardwell

Providing barbecue facilities, Vista Hinchinbrook features accommodations in Cardwell. There's a private entrance at the condo hotel for the convenience of those who stay.

The hosts were really lovely people and made the stay much nicer. The location was good, and you have the local towns for everything you need. You are staying in a remote location, so you will need a car. There are good places to walk in the area, and nice sights to see. The best sight is from the accommodation itself, where you have an absolutely stunning view! The breakfast was great, prepared fresh every day and good options. We were very happy with it overall. It is truly spending a bit of time in the jungle! Great experience and would highly recommend.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
167 reviews
Price from$139.61per night
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What Guests Said About Cardwell:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Cardwell is made for adventure lovers.You can do bushwalks...

    Cardwell is made for adventure lovers.You can do bushwalks like Attie Creek Falls,hike the Dalrymple Gap track,swim in the Cardwell Spa pool and at Five Mile Creek.Talk to the staff at the visitors centre as they are really helpful and you can see the museum at the same time.Murray Falls was well worth a drive north and you can also do a 1.8km walk to a lookout at the top of the falls.Don't forget the Hinchinbrook Channel Lookout at the start of the Cardwell Forest Drive.
    P
    Peter
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Having travelled through Cardwell a number of times between...

    Having travelled through Cardwell a number of times between Cairns and Townsville, it was great to stop for a few nights on either end of a car trip between the two once more. The restaurant at Beachcombers was lovely. Totally recommend the kangaroo entree. Went for walks in the morning along the Esplanade and up further to the river. Was able to get an easy 8km in. Close to walks and the Cardwell spas which I hadn't stopped at despite living here three years. Highly recommend a good few days to explore Cardwell and surrounds.
    FiMack
    Australia
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    There is nothing to do unless you have a boat and want to go...

    There is nothing to do unless you have a boat and want to go fishing, beware the crocs. There are plenty of nature activities, like visiting close by falls and creeks. A very beautiful area either side of Cardwell. Limited shops and places to eat.
    Melissah
    Australia
  • 2.0
    Scored 2.0

    Noisy, Not Luxury and NOT value for money at $185

    Noisy, Not Luxury and NOT value for money at $185 This is not a unit it is a bedroom attached to the restaurant with an adjoining door (privacy issues) which open very early. The walls are not soundproof so we were woken by music and showers at 5:45.AM. The room was very hot as the air conditioner was inadequate. There was NO hairdryer, bottled water, soap and the shampoo & conditioner were family size (unhygienic) The continental breakfast was corn flakes, canned fruit and sliced bread again with family sized vegemite, honey etc. After our very early morning wake up we were handing out for a cappuccino but no coffee machine given this was a restaurant very unexpected, decaf was Nescafe instant. Definitely not good value at $185, we likened this accommodation to a $99 motel !! The location of the self-contained units was good but the location of the room was terrible, no view and very noisy
    Terry
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful small town with a great foreshore area and amazing...

    Beautiful small town with a great foreshore area and amazing views to Hinchinbrook island. Make sure that you go to the lookouts. The highway runs through the town but the positive side of this is that there are more eating out options.
    Jo-Anne
    Australia
  • 2.0
    Scored 2.0

    Cardwell is a lovely place, but this hotel let us down, when...

    Cardwell is a lovely place, but this hotel let us down, when I contacted the hotel they advised they knew the room was dirty but offered at our next stay (never going to happen) we would get a professional cleaned room and a discount because of the horrid situation we had endured. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone especially at the cost of it.
    Nadine
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Cardwell

  • From $85.71 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 415 reviews
    We had a lovely stay at Cardwell. The room was clean, well presented and comfortable. As soon as we arrived we felt welcome. The restaurant/bar was so amazing - we loved the menu and had the most delicious barramundi. The bar and the music was sensational adding to the vibrant environment. The staff were exceptional, they went beyond to ensure we had the best time and stay. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much :)
    Chelsea
    Australia
  • From $90.91 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 649 reviews
    The Cardwell Beachfront Motel is a great location. Michelle was so kind & accommodating my evening check in. She extended warm hospitality with Great recommendations for restaurants. My room was impeccably clean! It had comfortable bed and pillows. I love that I could hear the ocean from my room! It was a delight! This location has a fantastic walk way next to the beach to enjoy a sunrise walk!
    Michelle
    United States of America
  • From $90.91 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 649 reviews
    The hosts were just amazing. Friendly, helpful, couldn’t do enough for me. Just really lovely people. The hotel room has a fantastic view of the ocean & the islands. The rooms are spacious and well planned out for work / pleasure. Its not a luxury hotel, and it doesn’t try to be. It’s rustic and homely and really comfortable.
    E
    Emily
    Australia
  • From $90.91 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 649 reviews
    Awesome host, Steve was very happy to take us to visit Jessie’s Pie for our impromptu request while picking us up at Cardwell station. Janet asked us having any requires regularly to make sure we were comfortable. Great location on beach, we enjoyed sitting at balcony watching ocean view and chatting with people.
    william
    Taiwan
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review
    There was no Cassowary Resort, booked online, $150 was debited from our account, Cardwell Police advised no such place, address is a Butterfly Farm, our stress level, time wasted, we should be compensated for gross inconvenience experienced at a latter part of the afternoon.
    Roy
    Australia
  • From $58.44 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 382 reviews
    This was a stop over the night before doing the Thorsborne walk, perfect location in Cardwell before the walk. Older style units, but very clean and had all that was needed. Very helpful manager.
    Sue
    Australia
  • From $90.91 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 598 reviews
    The park offered everything from camp sites to hotel rooms to self contained units! The location was perfect, right on the waterfront and the restaurant attached served amazing pizzas!
    Sophie
    Australia
  • From $90.91 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 649 reviews
    Unbeatable location in Cardwell. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. Fantastic room with good quality fittings and very comfortable bed.
    Paul
    Australia
  • From $90.91 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 649 reviews
    The hotel is located on the beach front and is very quiet. There are walkways along the foreshore and the owners are really friendly and engaging.
    graham
    Australia
  • From $90.91 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 598 reviews
    Great spot. Didn’t see any staff as checked in after hours. Great views of the Cardwell Bay/Hinchinbrook Island. Area.
    Pixie
    Australia
  • From $87.66 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 75 reviews
    I like the location the hotel is in. The facilities were great. It had a bar and bistro, that served great food.
    Craig
    Australia
  • From $58.44 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 382 reviews
    Easy to check in and out. BBQ available for all the guests. Quiet and central to Cardwell.
    Olivier
    Australia
  • From $85.71 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 415 reviews
    this is a great place to stay while in Cardwell really clean and staff are super friendly
    Estelle
    Australia
  • From $58.44 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 382 reviews
    The quiet,Cardwell is a lovely town to visit and stopover.
    Jean
    Australia
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews
    Central in Cardwell
    K
    Karen
    Australia