Cardwell is made for adventure lovers.You can do bushwalks...
Cardwell is made for adventure lovers.You can do bushwalks like Attie Creek Falls,hike the Dalrymple Gap track,swim in the Cardwell Spa pool and at Five Mile Creek.Talk to the staff at the visitors centre as they are really helpful and you can see the museum at the same time.Murray Falls was well worth a drive north and you can also do a 1.8km walk to a lookout at the top of the falls.Don't forget the Hinchinbrook Channel Lookout at the start of the Cardwell Forest Drive.
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Guest review by
Peter
Australia
10.0
Having travelled through Cardwell a number of times between...
Having travelled through Cardwell a number of times between Cairns and Townsville, it was great to stop for a few nights on either end of a car trip between the two once more.
The restaurant at Beachcombers was lovely. Totally recommend the kangaroo entree.
Went for walks in the morning along the Esplanade and up further to the river. Was able to get an easy 8km in.
Close to walks and the Cardwell spas which I hadn't stopped at despite living here three years. Highly recommend a good few days to explore Cardwell and surrounds.
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Guest review by
FiMack
Australia
6.0
There is nothing to do unless you have a boat and want to go...
There is nothing to do unless you have a boat and want to go fishing, beware the crocs. There are plenty of nature activities, like visiting close by falls and creeks. A very beautiful area either side of Cardwell. Limited shops and places to eat.
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Guest review by
Melissah
Australia
2.0
Noisy, Not Luxury and NOT value for money at $185
Noisy, Not Luxury and NOT value for money at $185
This is not a unit it is a bedroom attached to the restaurant with an adjoining door (privacy issues) which open very early. The walls are not soundproof so we were woken by music and showers at 5:45.AM.
The room was very hot as the air conditioner was inadequate. There was NO hairdryer, bottled water, soap and the shampoo & conditioner were family size (unhygienic)
The continental breakfast was corn flakes, canned fruit and sliced bread again with family sized vegemite, honey etc. After our very early morning wake up we were handing out for a cappuccino but no coffee machine given this was a restaurant very unexpected, decaf was Nescafe instant. Definitely not good value at $185, we likened this accommodation to a $99 motel !!
The location of the self-contained units was good but the location of the room was terrible, no view and very noisy
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Guest review by
Terry
Australia
10.0
Beautiful small town with a great foreshore area and amazing...
Beautiful small town with a great foreshore area and amazing views to Hinchinbrook island. Make sure that you go to the lookouts. The highway runs through the town but the positive side of this is that there are more eating out options.
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Guest review by
Jo-Anne
Australia
2.0
Cardwell is a lovely place, but this hotel let us down, when...
Cardwell is a lovely place, but this hotel let us down, when I contacted the hotel they advised they knew the room was dirty but offered at our next stay (never going to happen) we would get a professional cleaned room and a discount because of the horrid situation we had endured.
I would not recommend this hotel to anyone especially at the cost of it.
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Guest review by
Nadine
Australia
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Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Very good · 179 reviews
Initial impression driving in was of a very ordinary motel, but that is wrong.The room was great, freshly decorated and very clean. The staff were great and we had a good meal at the pub as well as some drinks on the terrace in the evening. The bed was very comfortable. Would stay again. Occasional noise from passing truck, unavoidable given the way the road runs through Cardwell and otherwise quiet. We were here for the UFO festival which we also enjoyed.
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Pleasant · 310 reviews
Instant checkin minutes after booking. Clean comfortable room, friendly staff. Quiet despite location right on Bruce Hwy. Cardwell a lovely little town, perfect for a stopover, several little cafes with beautiful views. We were in transit only needed a place to sleep.
Very good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
Very good · 495 reviews
What you expect from an old style motel style wise, but most importantly was very clean and well looked after and great restaurant was a bonus. Receptionist and the young girl who served us in the bar and restaurant we both lovely. Hotel rooms had great sea views.
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Fabulous · 551 reviews
Best spot in Cardwell. Rooms were incredibly clean and comfortable with all the basic amenities needed for a family.
Very friendly welcoming service and beautiful gardens. Highly recommended for both short and extended stays, will definitely be returning.