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Runaway Bay Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Motel in Gold Coast with free parking

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Runaway Bay Motor Inn offers a laid-back coastal experience for all types of travelers. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or get assistance planning local excursions from the knowledgeable staff at the tour desk.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, Kitchenette (Std Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

Standard Room, Kitchenette (Std Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

Standard Room, Kitchenette (Std Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette (STD Twin / Family)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, Kitchenette (STD Twin / Family)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Kitchenette (Standard Double Room)

Standard Room, Kitchenette (Standard Double Room)

Standard Room, Kitchenette (Standard Double Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Suite)

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Suite)

Executive Room, Kitchenette (Executive Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, Kitchenette (Family Courtyard Outdoor Spa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
429 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay, QLD, 4455

What's nearby

  • Harbour Town - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Broadwater Parklands - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Warner Bros. Movie World - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sea World - 13 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Helensvale Station - 11 min drive
  • Cypress Avenue Station - 21 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokin Hot Bbq - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster Runaway Bay - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪8 Street - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sanctum - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crafty's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Runaway Bay Motor Inn

Motel near Broadwater Parklands
Runaway Bay Motor Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Runaway Bay Motor Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate dining areas and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 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 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Runaway Bay Motor Inn
Runaway Bay Motor
Runaway Bay Motor Inn Motel
Runaway Bay Motor Inn Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay Motor Inn Motel Runaway Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Runaway Bay Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Runaway Bay Motor Inn?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Runaway Bay Motor Inn on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$286.83, 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 Runaway Bay Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Runaway Bay Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Runaway Bay Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Runaway Bay Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Runaway Bay Motor Inn located?

Located in Runaway Bay, this motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Harbour Town and within 3 miles (5 km) of South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park and Ian Dipple Lagoon. Parkwood International Golf Course is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Runaway Bay Motor Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 438 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Resham

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and pleasant. Large unit with separate kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot, easy check in check out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were fortunate to get a deal which was affordable and convenient for us. We were in a 2-4 bed room which was comfy and met our general needs. The property is quite old and you get what you pay for. I would still stay as it is very close to Harbour Town and was easy to locate. If you're on a budget and just need a place to sleep while you are visiting the GC and enjoying the sites then this is a reasonable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynnett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Happy stay over the weekend

The room is very clean but there is no heater. In winter, it can be cold at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sadly they left an unnecessary and blood stained wheelchair in the room. We couldn’t stay long so left the keys on the lockbox and messaged the receptionist via phone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a perfectly maintained motel. So clean and very spacious rooms.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Melanie (the receptionist) is very friendly and helpful, and the room are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Disliked: Amenities
Property old and tired. Not good staff and took an extra $200 after payment for room was made as holding deposit without asking and said it would take 7-14 to receive payment back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet stay. Rooms are spacious. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and convenient stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right where I needed to be
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style motel. Goof condition, Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Trish. The accomodation was roomy and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So convenient for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Loren

Disliked: Staff & service
There was a double sided a4 list of rules for the property. Felt on edge in case I broke one.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable enough needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and our room was very clean, neat and tidy. I was very impressed how roomy it was with a very cosy kitchenette. I would've liked to have access to the laundry room 24/7, but I found a laundromat just up the road. We were there for a volleyball competition but unfortunately by the time I was ready to do the laundry to wash the uniforms for the next days competition we couldn't access it. Apart from that I will surely be returning if we have other competitions at the Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property is clean and quiet staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025