CRITERION HOTEL-MOTEL ROCKHAMPTON, Rockhampton – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
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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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- 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
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel is conveniently located near the central town area and riverside park, offering easy access to dining options and shopping precincts. The rooms, although cozy in the heritage section, were slightly noisy due to occasional equipment sounds at night. The service was efficient with amenities like dry cleaning and laundry available. Dining experiences were enjoyable with great value offerings. The central location of the hotel was a major plus for my work trip.
The hotel was exceptional for the money, fitted with everything we required, but unfortunately, was very noisy and did not come with secure parking. The location was perfect for what I needed, part of the refurbished historical port area on Quay St and easy to get to, offering a unique place to wander about. The dining options were disappointing, with gourmet food not available, and the lack of onsite parking was also a downside. The service provided, including dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and happy hour, was very friendly and helpful.
The hotel rooms were well-appointed and good value for money, very neat and clean, unfortunately, located next to loud renovation work with equipment going off all the time. The location is fantastic and handy, offering good-sized accommodation for two in the refurbished historical port area on Quay St, with easy access to the Riverwalk and dining options nearby. The dining experience was decent, with fair prices and freshly baked bread. However, the absence of onsite parking was disappointing. The facilities were well-maintained and clean.
