River of Gold Motel | Hotel in Cooktown

Name: River of Gold Motel
Address: Cooktown, Queensland, Australia, AU
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $87 per night
Rating: 8.2

| 8.2 (171 Reviews) | 9 Bathrooms 30 Guests

Hotel in Cooktown

Located in Cooktown, a 19-minute walk from Finch Bay Beach, River of Gold Motel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a bar. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and an outdoor pool. There is free private parking and the property has paid airport shuttle service. Rooms contain an electric tea pot, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a terrace and some have mountain views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cooktown, like hiking and cycling. Cooktown Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

River of Gold Motel is located in Cooktown.

This 19 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Oceanfront, Air Conditioner, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 171 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Cooktown and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 19 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Cooktown. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This River of Gold Motel in Cooktown is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “River of Gold Motel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

View

Wheelchair Accessible

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Oceanfront

Accessibility

Transportation/Shuttle

Security/Safety

Business Services

Sports/Activities

Restaurant

Bar

Guest Services

Entertainment

Child Friendly

Internet

Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Snack bar

Restaurant

Wine/Champagne

Special diet meals (on request)

Parking

Private Parking

Parking on site

Free parking

Parking

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Water park

Cycling

Fishing

Hiking

General

Family rooms

Air conditioning

Facilities for disabled guests

Soundproof rooms

Guest Services

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Airport shuttle

Laundry

Baggage storage

Room service

Private check-in/out

Daily housekeeping

Tour desk

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Invoice provided

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Internet

Outdoors

Sun deck

Outdoor pool

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

Security/Safety

CCTV in common areas

Smoke alarms

CCTV outside property

Fire extinguishers

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Physical distancing in dining areas

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Delivered food covered securely

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

First aid kits available

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Face masks for guests available

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Contactless check-in/out

Cashless payment available

Physical distancing rules followed

Spa

Swimming pool

Beach chairs/Loungers

Transportation/Shuttle

Public transit tickets

Airport drop-off

Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Payment Policy

Credit card required

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Andressa

Apr 30, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 10

Australia

Reviewer Type: Couple

Travel Purpose: business

Positive: Friendliness of staff and amenities

Negative: Nothing

Summary: Excellent stay - Super recommended

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Family Room - Disability Access Room Type: Family 2 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Kitchen Refrigerator, Toaster, Coffee machine, Microwave, Dining table, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Kitchen Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Balcony Living Area Dining area, Desk Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens View Mountain view Accessibility Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor, Shower chair, Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails Room amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Pool and Spa Pool towels, Saltwater pool Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace Room Type: Apartment 2 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Outdoors Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Balcony, Outdoor furniture Kitchen Refrigerator, Toaster, Coffee machine, Microwave, Dining table, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Kitchen Living Area Dining area, Desk Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Pool and Spa Pool towels, Saltwater pool Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Suite with River View Room Type: Suite 1 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Balcony Kitchen Refrigerator, Toaster, Coffee machine, Microwave, Dining table, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Kitchen Living Area Dining area, Desk View River view, View, Mountain view Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Pool and Spa Pool towels, Saltwater pool Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Double or Twin Room with Balcony Room Type: Twin/Double 1 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Balcony Kitchen Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric kettle, Wine glasses Living Area Dining area, Desk View View Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Pool and Spa Pool towels, Saltwater pool Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Family Room with Balcony Room Type: Family 2 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Kitchen Refrigerator, Toaster, Coffee machine, Microwave, Dining table, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Kitchen Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Balcony Living Area Dining area, Desk View View, Mountain view Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Pool and Spa Pool towels, Saltwater pool Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Studio Room Type: Studio 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Kitchen Refrigerator, Toaster, Washing machine, Microwave, Dining table, Oven, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Dryer, Kitchen Living Area Dining area, Desk Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower Room amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Studio Room Type: Studio 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Kitchen Refrigerator, Toaster, Washing machine, Microwave, Dining table, Oven, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Dryer, Kitchen Living Area Dining area, Desk Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Studio Room Type: Studio 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Kitchen Refrigerator, Toaster, Washing machine, Microwave, Dining table, Oven, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Kitchen Living Area Dining area, Desk Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Studio Room Type: Studio 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Free toiletries Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities Kitchen Refrigerator, Toaster, Microwave, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Wine glasses Living Area Desk Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Clothes rack, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom Room Type: Double 1 Queen bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Fan, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans Kitchen Refrigerator, Electric kettle Bathroom Towels, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Body soap Bedroom Linens Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture Room amenities Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Room Type: Twin 2 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV General Fan, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Trash cans Kitchen Refrigerator, Electric kettle Bathroom Towels, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Body soap Bedroom Linens Outdoors Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture Room amenities Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation

FAQ's

Is this River of Gold Motel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at River of Gold Motel?

Check-in time for River of Gold Motel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the River of Gold Motel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this River of Gold Motel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in River of Gold Motel?

Best-rates for the River of Gold Motel starts from $87 per night with includes Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Child Friendly, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Business Services, Restaurant, Guest Services, Entertainment, Parking, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Bar, Internet, View, Oceanfront, Air Conditioner, Pool, Balcony/Terrace with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is River of Gold Motel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the River of Gold Motel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the River of Gold Motel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the River of Gold Motel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the River of Gold Motel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for River of Gold Motel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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