Mary River Motor Inn

We arrived late afternoon and asked if there was availability. We asked to see the room and the lady began to laugh loudly followed by "why do you want to see the room first" I explained that we wished to check it was suitable, was the bed hard etc. . It all seemed to go downhill from there. She showed us the room and when I asked if there was Sky reception as we do in New Zealand she did not appear to know what I was asking. However she showed us the TV channels. I could not see any evidence of tea and coffee facilities (they were in a drawer) so I asked if there was. The lady said she was offended that I was asking these questions! I said it was common to ask to see the room and the reply we got was "not around here!" Now, until a year ago, we owned a popular resort and restaurant in Samoa for 20 years. We are fully acquainted with the needs of guests and we are more than happy to explain the facilities to guests and allow them to check out the accommodation. We personally take the guests to their accommodation. We had not seen the website for Mary River Motor Inn as we had been driving all day so we had called in "cold" . We were very surprised to receive a reception such as this, therefore, I did not want to stay but as we were very tired after a long drive, my husband said we would. The facilities were good and we have no problem with the room. It would have been more friendly and welcoming not to be laughed at and questioned. Customer service in every way is important. I would give this Motor inn more stars but in view of the unfriendly attitude, I cannot.

Read all the reviews and have to agree, the lady at reception is incredibly helpful and so welcoming, actually makes a great impression. We arrived tired and exhausted and she couldn’t do enough to make sure our room was suitable. I’m not a real fan of the beds, I like a soft bed but they are very firm, I got used to it though. Great disability rooms, perfect and totally accessible. Would stay again, too easy.

Clean and spacious motel on the Bruce highway in Gympie ,and the lovely lady at the desk as very helpful and obliging nothing was too much trouble. Gympie is a lovely town to explore would stay here again without a worry. Room was spotless and large with every convenience.

I really like this motel. The rooms are super large with king size beds. The beds are really comfortable, I always sleep well when I stay here. I think this is my fourth time here? Even though the motel is right on the highway, you cannot hear it. This is my place to stay while in Gympie. I'll be back.

Stopped here for a quick overnight on our way to Airlie Beach. Very Adequate Motel. No frills in the room but spacious, clean and everything you need. Restaurant not open but room service available. Good meal and prompt service. We thought like others that given its proximity to the highway, the room would be noisy but it was soundproof. Dropped 1star due to only a continental breakfast for $20 each being all that was available next morning. Would certainly recommend this place for a stopover heading north or south.

Near the highway so easy to find. Was concerned that it would be noisy but as long as you kept the doors shut, there was no issue. Great place to stay, easy parking...we have a big car, a few stars up to room but only like 3 or 4. Good, clean room with a big bed and good bathroom. Just basic kitchen supplies, only kettle and 1 choice of tea or coffee. No other plates... Restaurant on site, with plenty of choices. Prices were ok, sometimes they can be very high but I would call theirs mid range. Air-conditioning but only small TV, desk and a few chairs.