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title: "Ocean View Motel, Bowen: reviews, location & comparison"
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Motel · ★★★
# Ocean View Motel

Bowen, Bowen, Australia

8.4 ·  Very good 37 reviews ·  #9 #9 of 12 in Bowen ·  4.2/5 on Google, 184 reviews ·  1.1 Location score
## About Ocean View Motel

Ocean View Motel is a motel in Bowen, Bowen, Australia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 37 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 4.6 km from the centre of Bowen. The nearest airport, Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), is 60 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

18317 Bruce Highway, Gordon Beach [bowenoceanviewmotel.com.au](http://www.bowenoceanviewmotel.com.au)

## How Ocean View Motel scores

Better rated than 28% of hotels in Bowen

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **1.1**
-   Facilities **5.8**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **0.6**

Bowen average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

184 Google reviews

-   5★54%
-   4★25%
-   3★8%
-   2★11%
-   1★3%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontSwimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Beachfront
-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Sea view
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **1.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Quay St</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">60 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">136 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bowen</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Ocean View Motel: in detail

Ocean View Motel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at motel. The motel offers reception amenities including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the motel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of dry cleaning service located on the premises. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by motel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at motel come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Ocean View Motel have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, motel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Ocean View Motel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Ocean View Motel. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at motel. Unwind by the pool at motel and cherish a leisurely moment.

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## Compare Ocean View Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Ocean View Motel

### How do guests rate Ocean View Motel?

Ocean View Motel has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 37 reviews, which is better than 28% of rated hotels in Bowen.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Ocean View Motel?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Ocean View Motel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Ocean View Motel have a pool?

Yes, Ocean View Motel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Ocean View Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Ocean View Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), is 60 km away in a straight line.

### Is Ocean View Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.8 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Ocean View Motel have?

Ocean View Motel has 12 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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