Shell Motel (Pearly Shell Motel)
Location: 2 Don Street, Bowen, au
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Swim, Grill, Relax: Enjoy Your Stay at Shell Motel
Swimming Pool and BBQ Area: Dive into relaxation at our refreshing swimming pool or sizzle up a storm at the BBQ area. Perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.
Tech-Savvy Rooms: Stay entertained with a 42-inch LCD TV equipped with USB ports in most rooms. Whether you want to catch up on your favorite shows or unwind with a movie, we have you covered.
Convenience at Your Fingertips: From a microwave and refrigerator to a kitchenette in select rooms, we ensure your comfort. Each air-conditioned room features a private en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Shell Motel? Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.
Important Information
Please inform Shell Motel (Pearly Shell Motel) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
Rooms Available
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Family Twin Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
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Family Room
This air-conditioned room features a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Please note that the price is based on 3 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
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Family Room (4 Adults)
The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The well-equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. This family room features a dining area and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
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Queen Room
This air-conditioned room features a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a microwave and tea/coffee making facilities. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
Guest Reviews
- Sharon (10/5): -
- Alma (7/5): - clean
- William (9/5): -
- Finlay (8/5): - Overnight stay convenient Nothing we like bowen
- juraszek (8/5): -
- Kenneth (9/5): - Table and chairs included in the room
- Damien (10/5): Exceptional -
- Damien (10/5): Clean, comfortable bed, well priced and friendly. - It’s was clean
- Michelle (9/5): Enjoyed our stay & will stay here again - It was very quiet & close to food outlets. It didn’t have a safety chain on the door
- Julie (8/5): Very good -
- Sintayehu (6/5): Pleasant -
- Anonymous (7/5): Had everything I wanted. - Good clean well located motel
- Michele (10/5): Exceptional - Quiet tidy clean place.
- Oliver (8/5): Very good - It was close to everything and clean and tidy.
- Leigh (10/5): Comfortable - Clean, relatively quiet
- Glenn (9/5): Superb -
- Sara (8/5): Very good -
- Kylie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Raymond (6/5): good clean and quite - clean tidy well maintained bed a little harder then use too be still ok good value for the price ask to stay extra night on arrival no problem
- Robb (8/5): Very good -
- Oliver (8/5): Very good -
- Michelle (6/5): - Not the best. Did not supply toiletries as advertised. Gounds and pool area needs attention. No crockery or cutlery suppied on two mugs.
- Neal (8/5): Very good - Plenty of space in the well cleaned room
- Ted (5/5): OK for just one night I suppose - Two reclining chairs, flat screen TV, comfortable bed Old type air conditioner, no plates/bowls/cuttlery, lots of tea/coffee/sugar but pitiful quantity of milk, traffic noise.
- Rob (6/5): - The good - big new tv, and comfortable queen bed. The not so good - fairly clean, although corners and behind bathroom door need attention. Well out of town centre. The bad - pool closed for maintenance.
- Connor (8/5): Very good -
- Shantelle (10/5): Exceptional - Quite central close to shops and beach The pool was being cleaned so couldn't use it
- Adele (6/5): - Average room. shower head was really low and the water dispersion was not the best. Not the easiest place to park my car as it is a 4WD.
- Vikki (5/5): Passable - Location - had to drive to get a meal Room - tired, needs some TLC
- Jim (10/5): - Very clean room and areas surrounding, also a very thoughtful manager. We were running a bit late, so he called us to ensure all was well and made accomodations for us. No hesitation at all in highly recommending this motel. Also, a very affordable tariff.
- Simpson (10/5): Exceptional - Clean and friendly helpful staff.
- Simpson (10/5): Exceptional -
- Benjamin (7/5): Good -
- Angela (8/5): Very good -
- Warren (8/5): - KFC and fuel close by.
- Steve (7/5): Good -
- Louis (7/5): Comfortable place we would stay again - Older property however very clean and comfortable
- Simpson (10/5): Exceptional - Great service by the staff. Short even walking distance to takeaways.and only 2mins drive to the beach. Highly recommend.
- Brad (7/5): Good -
- Jessica (6/5): Good overnighter central to Bowen. - Good central location, clean and tidy rooms made for a pleasant overnight stay. Very kindly allowed us to check in a little early to get ready to attend a funeral which was much appreciated. Older property but very clean and tidy, car park is tight
- Ebony (4/5): - Pool was closed and pool area was unkept, no laundry facilities available. The room was large but quite dated and dusty.
- Gabriel (8/5): - Beautiful stay, quiet place, lovely rooms to stay in! With everything you need to stay overnight :)
- Neil (5/5): Passable -
- Renee (10/5): - We arrived late with a large vehicle. The staff were most accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
- Mark (9/5): Superb -
- Ben (6/5): Overnight stay while travelling - Clean room & comfortable bed.
- Lynette (5/5): Passable - The bed was very good, the gentleman checking us in was very nice. The motel itself is dated.
- Graham (7/5): Good - Very old but very clean All good
- Baker (5/5): Pleasant - Na
- Peter (7/5): Good -
- Judy (7/5): It was relaxing. - Easy to find. Location. It is on the highway.
- Zac (8/5): Very good -
- David (6/5): - Not really within walking distance of pubs/clubs etc.
- Michelle (10/5): Exceptional -
- Vikki (5/5): It was ok for one night - The room was clean and good a/c The bed was not comfortable - could feel the springs. Could have done with a bed side table on the other side of the bed. It was a long walk from the main street, so we had to drive to get dinner. The parking outside the room was very tight. If our neighbour had a car we wouldn't have been able to park.
- Kelvin (7/5): Good - good for a 1 nights stay.
- Andrew (8/5): Very good -
- Wayne (3/5): Poor -
- Kamran (8/5): Very good -
- Kimmet (7/5): Clean and cheap - The owner seemed lovely and accommodating. Super clean room. Bed was very comfortable. Very good value for money and handy location. Parking was a little awkward and shower drains have definitely seen better days. Very typical issues for a hotel/motel of that age and price point though.
- Anna (5/5): Passable -
- Warren (9/5): Superb -
- Jurgensen (6/5): Pleasant - The motel was clean, tidy and comfortable bed.
- Dereck (6/5): Other wise it was 1 night and was comfortable - Photos on Web site need updating as not what was seen
- Bill (4/5): Disappointing - Comfortable beds The general surrounds of the building were depressing, not welcoming. The fan offered no relief and the air conditioning system was pathetic.
- Peter (5/5): Passable -
- Max (8/5): I suggest that any custom who asks for any possible acceptable diners in the local areas suggest the - The total list of guests in this room was my wife and our adult son who used the single bed.All areas of the room I rated at / My only dislike was the lack of onsite Dining facilities, but we were able locate a couple of hotels thus were able to enjoy a fresh Grilled Baramundi and vegies.
- Dani (6/5): Pleasant - Clean room Carpark was extremly tight if you had a large car.
- John (9/5): Superb -
- Lesley (8/5): Very good -
- Clare (8/5): sTAY WAS VERY PLEASANT. - Everything seemed recently updated, the room was nicely furnished, bathroom quite spacious, everything freshly painted, all very pleasant.
- Nahow (10/5): Exceptional -
- Rita (8/5): Very good -
- Nina (7/5): Good clean accommodation - Clean, basic accommodation. Great for one night. No amenities such as shampoo, tissues. No face washer.
- Volling (7/5): Good -
- Shae-maree (9/5): Superb -
- Lois (8/5): - The room was clean. I was disappointed that there were no plates & cutlery and toaster and hair dryer provided.
- Jason (5/5): Passable -
- Christine (10/5): All was well..apart from that exit point.. - It’s easy to find and central to everything The exit point is weird..
- Beverley (7/5): Good -
- Mick (7/5): Good - location
- Bruce (8/5): Very good - Good basic accommodation, comfortable bed, Host organized parking for trailer with easy access which was appreciated. Met all expectations, nothing to dislike.
- Christine (8/5): Very good - Didn’t experience breakfast
- Kaho (10/5): Exceptional -
- Elaine (5/5): Passable - room clean and big with fan and air con being a really hot day disappointed the pool wasn't working and open..
- Jim (7/5): Adequate for overnight stay in transit, but would not consider for extended stay. - Very comfortable bed and pillows; good size TV screen. Noticeable road noise and tricky manual-control airconditioner.
- Mark (10/5): berry enjoyable - Room was very comfortable and staff accommodated my constantly changing schedule with class no sink in bathroom
- Von (3/5): Poor - Aircon failed, pool was out of action, very aged hotel
- Megan (6/5): Pleasant - Easy to find, funky bathroom tile. Aircon wasn't the best Mattresses not that comfortable
- Robert (7/5): Great place to stay overnight -
- Wendy (10/5): - The best bed I’d slept in during our travels. The mattress was so soft and the staff very friendly. Rooms very clean and great value for money. Would stay again.
- Andrea (4/5): A clean room to sleep. Nothing extra. - Room was clean, enough cups and glasses. Air conditioning didn't cool room. Pool was closed. No washing machine.
- Colin (6/5): Pleasant -
- Graeme (9/5): Superb -
- John (10/5): Exceptional -
- Wendy (9/5): Superb -
- Jennifer (6/5): Could be better - Beds were comfortable. Although it seemed clean, it clearly wasn’t checked thoroughly. There was beer from previous occupant in the fridge and used soap on the floor of the shower. The people running it could barely speak English, twice we had to get our request translated.
- Danielle (6/5): Pleasant -
- Toniketisi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Flavia (9/5): Superb -
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