Kingsford Smith Motel – A Favorite for Families in Brisbane
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Kingsford Smith Motel offers six room types, all non-smoking. Options include Superior Queen, Twin, Triple, and Family Rooms, plus newly renovated Deluxe King and Two-Bedroom Suites. Rooms feature air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TVs with Foxtel, free Wi-Fi, desks, and dining tables. Ensuite bathrooms include Natural Essence toiletries; some have walk-in showers with dual showerheads or one-person spa baths. The Two-Bedroom Suite accommodates up to five guests with a queen bed, king single, and two king singles.
Dining & Nearby Eats
No onsite restaurant, but Eat Street Markets-a collection of 180 repurposed shipping containers serving global cuisine-is a 15-minute walk. Racecourse Road, also nearby, has bars, pubs, and restaurants. Portside Wharf, 10 minutes away, offers waterfront dining. The motel provides tea/coffee makers in rooms.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can swim in the saltwater pool or walk 15 minutes to Eagle Farm and Doomben Racecourses (free shuttle available). Tangalooma Island Resort, offering whale-watching cruises, is a day trip. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is 30 minutes by car. The motel provides tour/ticket assistance.
Location & Transport
Located in Hamilton, 10 minutes from Brisbane Airport. Walk to Eat Street Markets, Portside Wharf, and Racecourse Road. Brett's Wharf and Northshore ferry terminals connect to Brisbane River attractions. Taxis to the CBD cost around $25. Free airport shuttle (drop-off only) and cruise terminal transfers.
Services & Policies
Free Wi-Fi in public areas. Early check-in and late checkout available upon request. Housekeeping follows enhanced cleaning protocols, focusing on high-touch surfaces. No capacity for extra guests in standard rooms. Rates include up to 3-5 guests for family units. Payment required at booking for non-refundable rates.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor