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Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant

75 Ferry Street, Maryborough, Queensland 4650, Australia
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Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant
Ranked #8 of 12 hotels in Maryborough
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Gladstone, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

Lastminute had this motel rate at 4 star. It didn't live up to a 4 star rating - family room was tiny, bathrooms were ensuites (there is a size difference!), tiny airconditioner couldn't cool the room, no restaurant (many pictures of it in the advertising), the bed bows on the sides so that half of you hangs off the sides... More

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
18 January 2013

Thanks AllAroundTrip1, We are not, and never have, advertised our motel as a four star. Please take another look and have a good think before putting these reviews up for all to see. This motel offers 3.5 rated accomodation and is priced to the same standards as every other motel in the district. The restaurant has been closed for some... More

Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

I have stayed at my fair share of budget accommodation and I don't expect much, a bed and bathroom is really all I need, I don't care about the quality of showers, or the amount of room we have. But I booked here due to the extras we were offered on the website - free Internet, restaurant on site, tropical... More

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
18 January 2013

Thanks pulpful, Firstly let me say that we had a relief manager looking after the place while we were on break, so we sincerely apologise that our service wasn't up to the standards which we normally put in place. We haven’t been able to confirm what happened to your room not being cleaned but assume it was miscommunication as it’s... More

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

This stay was in an older room and unfortunately the bed was not comfortable as I did feel the springs. The decor was fine, but area in the bathroom was limited, i.e. was a bit tight getting to the toilet, shower a nice size though. The room was clean, but the fridge had an odd smell.

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
18 January 2013

Thanks Ness C, We are a 3.5 rated motel so while we can't offer the same as the 4 star's, but most of our guests just want a nice clean room so thanks for your feedback. We just need to encourage our guests to fill out the feedback form rather that post a review on this site, that way we... More

Gold Coast
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012 via mobile

I wish I'd read the reviews before I stayed here. Right now I'm laying awake in one of their beds, unable to sleep because of the springs sticking into my back. How old are they!!! The location isnt bad except for the never ending frogs crocking because of the rain. Someone standing behind the counter when I arrived looked like... More

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
29 December 2012

There's no need to post these sorts of comments. Fair enough if the bed was uncomfortable for you, you let us know at 6:30am and we happily refunded your 2nd night, which we were under no obligation to do so. We understand that when you wrote the review you must have been very tired as it seemed a reflection of... More

Bundaberg
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

the mattress , felt like they should of been throw away 5 years ago, springs digging in the side alnight. the room needs a good clean

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
28 August 2012

Sorry to read your review, sadly sometimes it's the only way to find out issues, so I wish you would have filled out the feedback form so we could have fixed the problem. We'll try and work out which room it was, thanks for staying with us, hopefully we can make up for this next time. Regards, Steve More

San Diego, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 via mobile

Newly refurbished rooms and comfy comfy comfy. For the price it is a very nice find. Comfortable bed!!!! Rooms are small, but designed so that it is not a detraction. Value for money in a three and a half star motel.

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
28 August 2012

Thanks Ness C, hopefully we'll see you again. Regards, Steve More

Moranbah
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

Quite good compared to other 3.5 star we've stayed at. It pays to ask for a refurbished room as these are fairly good for the price. Our friends had an older room which was OK but probably due for a paint and tidy up, ours was a bit more modern. Hope they open the restaurant again soon as the $10... More

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
28 August 2012

Thanks Jack, slowly getting all the rooms refurbished and hopefully all will be complete within the next 12 months or so. Regards, Steve More

Gold Coast, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

At $96 a night and adjacent to a noisy main road, this motel was of dubious value - particularly since the water pressure in our upper floor room would drop to zero whenever another resident turned on a tap! Self-rated at 3 1/2 stars, this place should be definitely lowered by one star.

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
28 August 2012

We did have some issues with water pressure at that time so criticism accepted. Hopefully your next stay will be a better one. Regards, Steve More

Brisbane, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2011

The room was recently refurbished and was extremely good for $84. The restaurant had a good atmosphere and the owners were very friendly and obliging. I would recommend this motel if requested.

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Steve C, Manager at Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant, responded to this review
28 August 2012

Thanks Doug (?), always welcome. Regards, Steve More

mackay
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2011

Grace and Steve were great hosts, the room were great, the food is well priced and very nice and the bar/beer garden was clean and tidy. Over all it was a great hoilday and we will be back again.

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Additional Information about Mineral Sands Motel and Colony Restaurant

Address: 75 Ferry Street, Maryborough, Queensland 4650, Australia
Region: Australia > Queensland > Fraser Coast > Maryborough
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 12 hotels in Maryborough
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
With twenty air-conditioned rooms, a fully licensed restaurant, tropical beer garden and swimming pool, we will do our very best to ensure you have a pleasant stay and are completely relaxed during your time as our guest. ... more   less 

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