Accommodation Review - Carriers Arms Hotel Motel – Maryborough, Queensland
Older-Style Accommodation With a Pub Just Down the Road!
Location: Maryborough, QLD
Date of stay: 11 May 2021
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ 4.5/5
When travelling around regional Queensland, we’re always happy to find accommodation that offers decent value and has a good country pub close by. The Carriers Arms Hotel Motel in Maryborough ticks both boxes, although which part of the motel you end up in can make a difference to your experience.
The property has two sections: a newer part and an older section that appears to have been associated with the original pub complex. We booked through Booking.com and were allocated a room in the older section.
It was perfectly okay for the money. Don’t expect the newest or fanciest accommodation in town, but if you’re after somewhere practical to lay your head for the night, it does the job.
Of course, the big attraction for us was the location of the pub. It’s only about 50 metres away, which means you don’t have to organise transport or go wandering around town looking for somewhere to enjoy a meal and a drink.
Now, that’s what we call convenient! A short stroll to the pub is always a welcome feature when you’re touring, especially after a day spent travelling. Park the car, check in, and you’re practically halfway to the bar already.
The older rooms may not have the same appeal as the newer section, so it’s worth keeping that in mind when booking. If you’re particular about modern accommodation, you might want to check which section you’re being allocated.
The Thirsty Tourists verdict: Good value, practical accommodation with a country pub practically on the doorstep. We stayed in the older section, which was perfectly acceptable for the price, and gave it a very respectable 4.5 out of 5.
Would we consider staying again? Certainly. When you’re exploring regional Queensland, a comfortable-enough room and a pub within stumbling — sorry, walking — distance make for a pretty good combination!
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