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About the Hotel

Corner Of Quay St And Fitzroy, Rockhampton, Australia

Rooms & Accommodation

The Criterion Hotel-Motel offers 26 pub-style rooms upstairs and 18 motel rooms beside the Bush Inn Bar & Grill. Rooms include air conditioning, kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers. Some feature balconies with quiet street views or private bathrooms with baths. Choose from single, double, family, or suite options, with either shared or ensuite bathroom facilities.

Dining & Bars

The Bush Inn Bar & Grill Steak House serves breakfast Tuesday to Sunday from 7am to 10am, lunch daily from 11:30am to 5:30pm, and dinner daily from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Specializing in steak and beer, the restaurant features a full bar. Three bars/lounges are available, with live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

Location & Transportation

Overlooking the Fitzroy River and Riverbank walk, the hotel is 500 meters from local shops, supermarkets, and cafes. It is near The Pilbeam Theatre, Browne Park, Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum, and Nissan Navara Arena. Rockhampton Airport is 4 km away. Free public parking is available a 5-minute walk along the riverfront.

Events & Functions

The hotel hosts small weddings, anniversaries, trade shows, seminars, cocktail parties, and private dinners. Room hire starts at $150 for a minimum of 30 guests, which includes bar service. The hotel can connect you with local entertainers and provides options for breakfast meetings and a la carte private dinners.

History & Character

Built in 1889, the hotel retains its 1800s charm with exposed original brickwork and collectibles from Australian and international military forces displayed around the bar. It was originally erected as a 'public house of splendour and class' and has been restored to reflect its traditional English/Victorian influence.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Double Room Shared Toilet
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Family Room Bathroom
2 persons
31 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Double or Twin Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Getting around

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City Centre
Rockhampton400 m
Airports
Rockhampton (ROK) 5.0 km
Gladstone (GLT) 111.2 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Corner Of Quay St And Fitzroy, Rockhampton, Australia
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Corner Of Quay St And Fitzroy, Rockhampton, Australia
Nearby
51-87 Denison St
Archer Park Rail Museum
600 m
80 East St Old Post Office Building
FLOW Visitors Centre
440 m
Restaurants
tZAr's Pizza
710 m
20 East Lane Bunyip Farm
Coffee Society
620 m
126 East St
East Street Buffet
620 m
145 East Street
Birdies Espresso
150 m
68 Denham St
Samos Fish and Chip Shop
540 m
43 Archer St
Archer Brothers Coffee & Bar
790 m
180 East St
Glenmore Village Takeaway
1.1 km
Glenmore Shopping Village
KFC
1.1 km
Cnr George & Archer Sts
Fishco Cafe
1.1 km
120A George St
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