Cardwell Beachcomber Motel & Tourist Park
-18.254801, 146.019222Overview
Cardwell Beachcomber Motel & Tourist Park - beachfront base for island views and outdoor adventures.
Accommodations
Cardwell Beachcomber offers standard double or twin rooms, some with ocean views facing Hinchinbrook Island, as well as self-contained family poolside cabins with balconies. Budget parkview rooms provide pet-friendly options in a separate garden wing. All rooms include air conditioning, tea/coffee maker, TV, and free WiFi.
Amenities & Services
The outdoor swimming pool sits beside a sun terrace, while a kids' playground and BBQ picnic area are set in the landscaped gardens. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with special diet menus and kids' meals available. Shared lounge/TV room, designated smoking area, and accessible parking add daytime practicality. 24-hour security and CCTV cover the building and exterior.
Dining & Leisure
The restaurant's beachfront veranda looks directly across to Hinchinbrook Island, and its bar opens for happy hour. Guests can order room service, use the shared kitchen, or cook on the BBQ. Bicycle hire and car rental are available at reception, making it easy to explore the foreshore cycle path or drive to nearby national parks.
Location & Activities
Cardwell Beachcomber Caravan Park sits directly on the beachfront, with Hinchinbrook Island visible from most ocean-view rooms. The Thorsborne Walking Trail-one of Australia's best day hikes-is a 20-minute boat ride away, and the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area surrounds the town. Fishing, crabbing, mountain biking, and golf (3 mi) are all within a short drive. The property is 6 mi from Cardwell Range lookout and 81 mi from Cairns Airport.
Good to Know
Pets are allowed in selected rooms and on powered sites (fees apply). The motel is open all year, and the reception team can arrange boat transfers to Hinchinbrook Island. The property also offers a bottle shop on site, closed Mondays. Free parking covers all vehicles, including boats and caravans.
- Facing Hinchinbrook Island with direct beachfront access, Cardwell Beachcomber Motel & Tourist Park puts guests steps from the foreshore cycle path and a 1-minute walk to Cardwell Beach.
- The property combines self-contained cabin, motel room, and powered RV/tent sites-each with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to an outdoor swimming pool, children's playground, BBQ facilities, and a shared kitchen.
- Onsite restaurant serves Australian and Asian dishes with vegan, gluten-free, and kids' menus; bar and room service are available, and pet-friendly rooms are offered across multiple categories.
- The park sits along the Great Green Way, 10-15 minutes from Attie's Creek Falls and the Spa Rock Pool, with Thorsborne Walking Trail and Wet Tropics of Queensland national parks nearby.
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Picnic area/ Tables
Outdoor swimming pool
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Shared kitchen
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Car rental
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about Cardwell Beachcomber Motel & Tourist Park
| 💵 Lowest room price | 71 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.1 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 70.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Palm Island, PMK |
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