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Great little hotel for an overnight stop.
Clean and tidy. Everything you need.
But so so loud. Unfortunately we had the room closest to the highway and the noise from trucks all night was crazy.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Dannielle on Mar 2, 2024
Melissa, thanks for your review. We are sorry to hear that the noisy trucks kept you up all night. We do offer free earplugs in all the rooms which could have helped.
Near the junction of busy intersections, so lots of traffic noises. Otherwise good value for money. Friendly host.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Dannielle on Jan 30, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to post a review.
6/10 Okay
Grant
Traveled with partner
Jan 25, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Understand that the highway is nearby but very very noisy all night with trucks
Grant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Dannielle on Jan 25, 2024
Grant, thanks for your feedback. We do offer ear plugs in all the rooms, which could have helped. We also gave you a complimentary upgrade to a King Room.
Fantastic stop over location . Extremely clean and well organised. Best small motor in we have stayed in . Will be back ! Thank
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Dannielle on Dec 24, 2023
Wow Sarah, so glad you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again.Thank you for taking the time to respond. We love it when our guests enjoy their stay.Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Upon arriving was greeted by Crystal on reception who was absolutely delightful. She couldn’t have been more helpful she showed us our room and explained how everything worked even offered assistance with our luggage if we needed as my husband has trouble walking. Would definitely stay there again.
Robyn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Dannielle on Dec 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review, Robyn! So happy to hear that Krystal's friendly manner was a highlight.Thanks again.
The Matador was a convenient overnight stop for us passing through. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. It’s not the flashiest or most modern property but the price was relevant to our needs.
This is the second time I’m staying in this hotel. The room was very good, excellent amenities, location is great specially because i was working 2 mi walking distance.
The only downside was the noise. Even I stayed in a back room the trucks all night on the freeway are extremely noisy. Maybe it would be good to add some sound prob windows or door to help to reduce the noise.
Amalia Jesica
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Dannielle on Nov 11, 2023
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback.
6/10 Okay
Susan
Traveled with partner
Sep 26, 2023
We stayed there for an overnight stop. However, the traffic noise from the highway made it difficult to get much sleep.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Dannielle on Nov 21, 2023
Hey Susan, thanks for your review. I'm sorry to hear that you had a bad nights sleep because of the traffic noise. We do offer earplugs in all of the rooms, which could have helped.
Very happy with our time at the Matador. Was exactly what we needed, a comfortable and safe place to rest along the way back to Brisbane. Would stay there again for sure. No complaints. Staff were really friendly, bed was comfy ; we had everything we needed.
Su-Ann
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Dannielle on Oct 23, 2023
Thanks Su-Ann
6/10 Okay
Manpreet Singh
Traveled with family
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room are clean but noisy
We stay 2 nights 2nd day they make pur bed . But sheets are dirty and have stians on it
Manpreet Singh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Dannielle on Nov 21, 2023
Manpreet, thanks for taking the time to give your feedback. I have personally addressed this issue with our housekeeping staff to ensure this does not happen again.
Generally a good clean motel with good facilities and comfortable bed with quality linens. A stop over whilst driving from Gold Coast to Sydney. Unfortunately the motel is directly by the side of the main A road and with no double glazing it is extremely noisy which is a shame and something the owners can’t really do air about
The room was overlooking and close to a major M1 intersection on a hill. Trucks throughout night. Unless you are a deep sleeper, think twice.
Maurice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynne
Jul 30, 2023
Lynne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Dannielle on Sep 15, 2023
Thanks Lynne
4/10 Poor
Kevin
Jul 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is located on busy street just off main highway which made it stressful as we arrived during peak times. Reception and parking area is very tight with height limitations. Accessing rooms from parking area carrying baggage is challenging due to steep ramps and stairs, anyone with mobility issues would find it almost impossible. Constant highway traffic noise in room.
We were made very welcome on arrival, booking in was quick and efficient, our room was clean. Also we were given very convenient parking near our room and continued to be looked after during our 2 day stay. The only downside was traffic noise at night but it settled down after a few hours, and we were able to get some sleep.
Juliet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Dannielle on Jul 8, 2023
Thank you Juliet!
4/10 Poor
Steve
Jul 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy, older style with limited tight parking. Bed was good. Would choose somewhere else.
Excellent room and facilities for an overnight stay. Beautifully maintained and the room had everything we needed, to a very high standard. Yes there’s some road noise but nothing that prevented a good nights sleep. Thank you Dannielle for being such a welcoming host too.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Dannielle on Jul 8, 2023
Thanks Karen!
8/10 Good
Joanne
Traveled with family and small children
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older style hotel. Clean. Lovely lady at reception.