The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn

4.0 star property

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A clear pool with a rock formation in the foreground, a covered seating area with a white roof, and a fenced enclosure in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.
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A large building with multiple tennis courts, a swimming pool, and several covered areas.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, brick flooring, and a fenced tennis court in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Anderson Street, Goondiwindi, QLD, 4390
  • Place, Goondiwindi Visitor Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Goondiwindi Natural Heritage & Water Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Goondiwindi Riverwalk Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn

Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a conference centre and WiFi in public areas. Self parking is free. Additionally, conference space, laundry facilities and a garden are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

This Goondiwindi motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Goondiwindi Natural Heritage & Water Park. Enjoy features like free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool and a conference centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Apex Park and a few minutes from Goondiwindi Library
The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Goondiwindi motel.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 5 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7 AM - 9 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: AUD 5.00 per stay (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 7 AM - 9 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Jolly Swagman Motor Inn Goondiwindi
Jolly Swagman Motor Inn
Jolly Swagman Motor Goondiwindi
Jolly Swagman Motor
The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn Motel
The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn Goondiwindi
The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn Motel Goondiwindi

The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 232 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds , quiet guests, easy access bathroom and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great. Plenty of room. Comfy lounge. Eve n offered me a lift down town and back as my husband was using the car for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, great showers and comfortable beds. Great for a 1 night stopover. Tennis court net needed fixing but other facilities such as the pool and spa were very refreshing after a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure parking was good also spacious, quite area,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff. Restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. And we loved the pool after a long day driving.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay in good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and good undercover parking. Clean rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best motel I've stayed in for a long time. Clean, friendly , great staff and under cover parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Good position and lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception was great.Parking was very secure and right in front of my room. The accommodation was like a shoe box with the bathroom half the size of the room. One towl, one soap, no iron board, no coat hangers and no iron. No plates or bowls but there was a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Grant

Very busy but clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

cheryl rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. It was safe and a quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking for a truck
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay, clean and tidy, Safe. Excellent rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient quiet and with excellent parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very comfortable and the staff are very helpful
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the convenience of the motel as it was just off the highway. The restaurant was there and walking distance to other food outlets. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Linda J

Was a quiet and car park good older motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Elwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite &safe, easy parking, good water pressure also comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable. The owners were welcoming and helpful. The motel was conveniently located, with ample parking for larger vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel has been recently refurbished - the beds and fittings are brand new and they're great. Terrific value for money, and the managers are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024