Hotels near Gladstone Airport - GLT, Gladstone

There is basically nothing to do in Gladstone. We stopped here overnight while coaching up the coast and wished we didn’t stop. Struggled to find activities to do while killing time. Also didn’t feel very safe as travellers here.

The house was spacious! Not cleaned to my standards. All ceiling fans and air con vents were full of dust. We cleaned filter for ceiling vent which was so thick with dust, no wonder the system wasn’t working. After cleaning filter this worked properly, however would have expected this to be in order upon arrival Although comfortable the place was not homely or cosy ,with signs all over the walls This could have been in a folder. Wall panel for central cooling was very very difficult to use and very sensitive. Carpets were very dirty and needed cleaning in particular in lounge room and the lawns were not mowed upon arrival and only got done in the day before departure.

Gladstone is an interesting town. It is quite big and well laid out. We went to the lookout and found it very interesting. The foreshore around the marina and the park at the marina are beautiful.

On the first night we arrived after a 6.5hr drive and advised we could eat at the Oakes, so why not! The Oakes and Vine Restaurant dinner was 4.9/5 compliments to the chef and crew. Hadn't eaten all day but that Red emperor was cooked to perfection and my husbands T-bone was perfect med-rare and soft. It was great to see that Gladstone was really such a family friendly place, given the parks, marina area with bbq's and generally people just out and about. The cleanliness of the town itself was immaculate as were the parks so council are doing a great job. Went to get a gift as it was kind of last minute trip and found what I wanted as the shopping centre had everything we could have asked for. Thanks Happyrock for a great weekend!

Gladstone is an industrial town, but they have lots of facilities along East Shores particularly for families. There is a range of things to do with places like Tannum Sands a short drive. There are a range of food options to suit all tastes within the city centre.

Gladstone is a great commercial and industrial hub and there are plenty of attractions to visit. Doing your own exploring is the way to go here as if you have a rental car or motorhome there are short excursions you can make easily within 1 day. Nice eateries, clubs, pubs, or malls to shop for your own tastes. If you are looking for luxury prpbably wouldn't suit but for having a laid back no hassle holiday Gladstone is great.