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Highlander Motor Inn & Apartments

4.0 star property

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Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with microwave, stainless steel sink, and dining area.
Two single beds with white linens, a leather sofa, and dining area.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool surrounded by a patio with comfortable seating and a table.
Experience the charm of this traditional hotel, offering motel rooms, spa suites, and apartments with a balcony overlooking beautifully maintained gardens.
Cozy room with a single bed, brown sofa, and kitchenette featuring a microwave and refrigerator.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
226-228 James Street, South Toowoomba, QLD, 4350
  • Toowoomba Base Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Empire Theatre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Queens Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Toowoomba, QLD (WTB-Wellcamp)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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King Spa Suite

King Spa Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Motel Room | Private kitchenette

Standard Motel Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Motel Room | Private kitchenette

Twin Motel Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Self Contained)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Self Contained)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Self Contained) | Living room

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Self Contained)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Spa Room

Executive Spa Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Room Motel Suite

Two Room Motel Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Toowoomba

With a stay at Highlander Motor Inn & Apartments in Toowoomba (South Toowoomba), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Toowoomba Base Hospital and Laurel Bank Park. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grand Central Shopping Centre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from City Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Toowoomba Base Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Central Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • City Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Empire Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Queens Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Toowoomba Station - 5 min drive
  • Toowoomba, QLD (WTB-Wellcamp) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andrews Meats Butcher's Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - Toowoomba Grand Central - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lonestar Rib House and Brews Toowoomba City - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Donut King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Highlander Motor Inn & Apartments

Motel in Toowoomba with free parking
Highlander Motor Inn & Apartments offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Toowoomba motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this motel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This hotel’s reception is open from 7 AM to 8 PM Monday to Saturday and from 8 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Highlander Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 609 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a family overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best part about our stay was the friendly, helpful attitude of the receptionist. Mandy was brilliant; Thank You.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive stayed at the hilander a number of times and it's always great. This time was even better than usual... My one bedroom apartment was HIGE and had a spa and was right U} the back near the COMPLIMENTARY laundry... Love, love, love! And I recommend it to everyoneñ
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is close to the city centre . The motel being pet friendly was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. The room was clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Manager, she was fantastic !! And very accommodating with all our needs. Will definitely stay here again. Great value and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
I’ll start by saying the customer service/reception is lovely. We stayed in a three bedroom apartment for a week and it was much cheaper than other options in town but I feel that’s for a reason. When we got there our whole apartment
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and the back gate accesses the hospital grounds. Stayed hereb3 times now and my go to place for visiting toowoomba
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

leslee

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my mum and 2 adult daughters. It was so comfortable it was like being at home. We had a 3 bedroom apartment and there was nothing to complain about at all. It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time we have stayed there, had 3 rooms booked for the family and every room was clean, tidy and spacious. Thoroughly recommend the Highlander motel and apartments.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t recommend

Old and out dated. When someone had a shower, the pipes made a horrible noise throughout the rooms. Not your shower but other rooms. . Street traffic was loud
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, clean, spacious, easy parking. A brisk walk into the centre of town, information for the area available. Bed was good, TV and bathroom also a good size. Fold out couch available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My "go to" place when staying at toowoomba. Excellent service, convenient and rooms are very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No problem with checking in early. Room service was right on time. Food was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff went above and beyond to make our stay AWESOMENESS!!! Will DEFINITELY be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025