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Blue Shades Motel

4.0 star property
Motel in Maryborough with free parking

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Blue Shades Motel sits in the business district but offers a surprising retreat from urban energy. Guests can relax in the garden or cool off with a swim in the outdoor pool. The property provides practical laundry facilities, and the staff knows how to make visits trouble-free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Loft, Pool View

Family Loft, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2023
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
35-39 Ferry Street, Maryborough, QLD, 4650

What's nearby

  • Station Square Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Portside - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Queens Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Maryborough Base Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Maryborough Station - 17 min walk
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Concord Street Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Club Crepery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Old Sydney Hotel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Shades Motel

Upscale motel in Central Maryborough, remodelled in 2023
Blue Shades Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Shades Motel include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Blue Shades
Comfort Inn Blue Shades Hotel
Comfort Inn Blue Shades Hotel Maryborough
Comfort Inn Blue Shades Maryborough
Comfort Inn Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel
Blue Shades Maryborough
Maryborough Comfort Inn
Blue Shades Motel Motel
Blue Shades Motel Maryborough
Blue Shades Motel Motel Maryborough

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Shades Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Shades Motel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Shades Motel on 18 Nov 2025 start from NZ$169.51, 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 Blue Shades Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Shades Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Shades Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Shades Motel?

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

Where is Blue Shades Motel located?

Located in Central Maryborough, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Brennan And Geraghtys Store Museum, Portside and Station Square Shopping Centre. Baddow Island Conservation Park and Queens Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Maryborough Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Blue Shades Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 458 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean room and the staff were lovely. Great place to stay and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and secure, spacious spot to sleep on a long road trip to Brisbane.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was extremely friendly, the room was exactly what we needed for our two night stay. I would recommend the Blue Shades Motel Maryborough to anyone. All in all it was a very pleasant stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check-in and was good accommodation for our needs. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay mal and sam are wonderful staff will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very spacious rooms, like a home away from home. The bed is big and comfy, they have a small kitchen which servs breakfast only but there is a nice little pub, 1 mins walk away that puts on great meals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed before. Great staff, clean comfortable rooms and reasonable rates.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was comfortable and very clean. Slept like a log. I would stay there again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharynn

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

Very happy with overall place.

Lovely place to stay & would definitely stay again when up that way.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant though short stay. Nice to relax in a clean, well furnished motel after a long day. Will be staying here on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short stay in Maryborough. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great sleep both nights due to the bedroom being so dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, perfect for a good night of sleep after a long day!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

lovely place

beautiful room , clean and tidy , 100 times better and mor spacious than the room we had the night before in Rockhampton
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet on a busy road
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very well laid out room with separate lounge/office space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hand location with convenient parking.

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overnight

Room had dated furnishings good for an overnight stop it was a clean room in need of a refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our needs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was quiet comfortable and clean. While a bit tired it has new carpets . Needs a shower screen to minimise risks of wet floor. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. little noisy near road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the stay. It was cosy and quiet. The caretakers were welcoming and friendly which made the stay pleasant. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

Will stay again

Friendly welcome for our first time at this motel. Great rate and very tastefully renovated unit. Did a good job! Bed was ok comfortable, and great to connect our fave streaming into the tv. Bathroom was very roomy and nicely updated. Shower was great would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hassle booking, nice quiet area, plenty of dining options within and surrounding area, good bed, microwave and toaster in unit, great for future stays. The price attracted us and surpassed our expectations. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, comfortable bed,good shower. Microwave with lets and cutlery Only drewback could have had another. People of PowerPoints because where the fridge is placed it is hard to use one of the plugs Entry and parking a little tight for large vehicles
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024