Tramway Motel, where convenience meets relaxation. Enjoy the garden and an outdoor pool. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, your stay is sure to be a hassle-free retreat.
Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Sarina Sugar Shed - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Harrup Park - 26 min drive - 42.8 km
Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard - 35 min drive - 51.3 km
Getting around
Mackay, QLD (MKY) - 31 min drive
Oonooie Station - 7 min drive
Sarina Station - 13 min walk
Inneston Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Roots - 9 min walk
Subway - 11 min walk
Natalesha's Cafe - 11 min walk
Hideaway Restaurant - 11 min walk
Kokobella Espresso Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Tramway Motel
Tramway Motel is a great choice for a stay in Sarina. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Street parking available
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Paper towels
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Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tramway Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tramway Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tramway Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Tramway Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tramway Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tramway Motel?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Tramway Motel and nearby?
Tramway Motel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Does Tramway Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Tramway Motel like?
Tramway Motel is a short 11-minute walk from Sarina Museum and 14 minutes' walk from Sarina Tourist Art & Craft Centre.
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Reviews
Tramway Motel Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.6
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
Clean tidy room staff are wonderful
karen
karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Just needed somewhere clean and quiet to get some sleep. It was perfect.
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2024
A great pet friendly motel on the highway. Perfect for our needs thank you
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
Clean ,quiet and close to everything
Janine
Janine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2023
Good place to spend the night.
Very nice basic motel. Clean and comfortable. Family run.
Gene
Gene, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 30, 2024
Perfect for our needs. On the main road but was very quiet
Debbie
Debbie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Quiet place. Clean room and facilities.
Pravinesh
Pravinesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2023
Enjoyable stay at the Tramway. Staff were great very easy to arrange our late arrival and super friendly. room was good just a standard motel room but great water pressure in the shower and good Aircon which is a must for a North QLD Summer stay.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2023
Comfortable stay on our way through to our dest8nation. Clean room and pool was also very clean. Although it’s next to a train line it was was pretty quiet.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
Very comfortable unit, a bit dated but owners are renovating bit by bit. Warm reception on arrival.
Don
Don, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Pleasantly surprised old fashioned hospitality
Totally loved our overnight stay. It was great to see the sugar cane trains passing by. Parking straight outside room. Room had everything we needed. Everyone was very friendly.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 18, 2024
Basic tidy accommodation. Staff weren't very friendly or helpful. No daily room service provided for two night stay. Dirty cutlery and mugs left in room.
Brett
Brett, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 21, 2024
Unfortunately each room had a strange odour, unit 1 the TV did not function, we were then transferred to unit 9 same odour and TV problem, the owner did attempt to satisfy our needs and was very attentive, we decided to move on to another motel. Pet Friendly Motels we will avoid at all costs in the future!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 21, 2024
Greeted very rudely and told Expedia was banned. Offered to leave after full refund and she then gave us a room key. Not pleasant.
On the plus side, it was clean. Coffee etc. Bed was comfortable.
Very loud at night with sugar cane trains all night plus trucks on highway.
This is my very first negative review and I am sad to post this. I would not recommend this motel. There are others in the town further from the train tracks and hopefully kinder staff.
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 28, 2025
The room itself was perfectly fine for an older style motel. Didn't realise it was literally right next to the train line so really loud, my fault for not checking. Take earplugs and you should be ok though. The lady at check was so surprisingly rude to us! She was agitated and carrying on about how they don't accept Expedia bookings and then just walked away. There was a sign saying they don't accept basically any 3rd party bookings. We didn't know if we even had a booking at all after that. There were other people waiting to check in too and we all just looked at each other in disbelief. She came back a while later, took payment (for the booking we apparently couldn't have made lol) and then handed us the keys. We walked away wondering why she was so cold and rude to us for booking online. Maybe there was language miscommunication of some sort, either way, no need to be that rude to someone for no apparent reason.
Skye
Skye, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Great little motel
aaron
aaron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2025
Very clean
Beautifully clean and is great for a night or two. Was train noise at night but it is seasonal. Lovely property
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2024
Honest stay
Allen
Allen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2023
Very friendly staff, good undercover parking for a larger vehicle
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Plenty of room to park our boat with drive through access
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2023
We stayed one night when passing through sarina. Lovely motel. Friendly staff. Room was very clean.
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 1, 2025
Lady at front desk was rude and made me pay extra on arrival
Wout
Wout, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2023
Clean and comfortable and well suited to an overnight stay in transit. A little noisy being next to the highway and train line but manageable.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2025
Very comfortable but not ideal in cane cutting season. Cane trains noisy