Bluff Palms Motel — Hotel in Bluff

You would never know this place existed, let alone travel through the town of Bluff in a normal tourist scenario; however I am reliably informed there is the occasional Backpacker.||When it come to a budget stay I am very comfortable recommending this motel and for many reasons. The Bluff Palms is an independently operated Motel that, for me, represents many familiar and memorable elements that make staying a facility like this one regionally unique.||||Bluff is a town of about 400 and it’s mainly known as a change over point for drivers and maintenance crews of Queensland Rail. ||||The accommodation at the main motel is a typical “drive up” style. The rooms are very clean, well appointed for basic comfort and needs. Carpets& beds are very good. Wireless internet access goes for $6.00AUD per 24hours, Cable TV in all rooms. There is a Pool and BBQ area.||||At the end of the hotel walk, at the top of the driveway, is the Office and Dinning room/ Bar.||Food and Bar prices and class are truly a value package. Food quality very fresh and what you would expect of local fare such as Steak. Out back of the hotel are some basic “dongers” used by train crews trying to minimize all expenses. Without looking, you would no know they were there.||||I had a great experience sitting around the bar with an eclectic group of locals swapping stories and jokes in a relaxed setting. This motel was the friendliest, and most hassle-free I have experienced in regional Australia in a long time. Recommended for anyone looking for what is best about local Queenslander, down to earth hospitality at a great price away from the main beat.||I would return in a...

The room itself was a good size, however the aircon was very old and noisy, you could not adjust the fan level. There was 1 mug, 2 plastic spoons and no other cutlery. We had to ask for a toaster. No hair dryer and the wifi password did not work. The biggest disappointment was the filthy pool that was not suitable for swimming. We stayed 2 nights and we were told the pool would be cleaned for our 2nd day, it was not. An absolute health hazard and no signs to say the pool was unsuitable for swimming. No offer of discount for the pool being unusable. The temp was 34 degrees and after a long day of hiking we expected to be able to use the pool as advertised. We wished we had stayed somewhere else ans should have been told the pool was not in use...

Traveling for days in the outback, this was the worst place we stayed overnight. Bugs in the room, cleanliness 1/5. Also, we specifically picked it, planned a detour and paid extra, for a place with a pool. When we arrived, the water in the pool was cloudy, full of bacterial growth and most likely Legionella. No visitors attempted a dip. When I asked the receptionist the following day, she said it was not maintained over Christmas and would not be over the New Year. The busiest period of the year when they can expect actual tourists. Don't recommend....