About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: River of Gold Motel in Cooktown offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a kitchenette, washing machine, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Chinese cuisine for lunch and dinner, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The hotel features a sun terrace, outdoor swimming pool, and bar. Convenient Services: The property provides private check-in and check-out, a paid airport shuttle, daily housekeeping, and a tour desk. Free on-site parking is available, along with amenities such as a waterpark and picnic area. Local Attractions: Finch Bay Beach is a 19-minute walk away, and Cooktown Airport is 12 km from the hotel. Activities like hiking and cycling are nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
|---|---|---|
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Donna
Australia“Staff is very helpful. Room clean and tidy. Lots of room for parking vehicles. Restaurant is very convenient for dine-in, takeaway, or room service.” - Tiepner Australia“The breakfast was not on offer due to staffing issues”
- Robert Australia“Very clean and comfortable bed. Good restaurant with awesome King Prawns”
- Russ Australia“Closeness to town, supermarket and options for heating a meal or restaurant on site.”
- Melissa Australia“Pool and the onsite restaurant. Staff were very accommodating for our family.”
- Michael Australia“The young lady running the motel was absolutely the best, our group had car troubles on way home from the cape, and we didn’t get in till late and she waited late for us, when we finally made she offered to cook our group some food even tho the...”
- Moore Australia“So nice to have a balcony, really important to have fresh air in the apartment good kitchen facilities to make our own breakfast”
- Douline Australia“Friendly staff/ owner. Good location. Good dinner and breakfast.”
- Kay Australia“Lovely big room, with big table and chairs and a full size kitchen, one of the best motel rooms we have stayed in”
Casey Australia“What a gem of a stay! This little country hotel is more than just a place to rest your head—it’s a home away from home. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and have everything you need, but what really makes this place shine is the manager. From...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Cooktown Hong Kong Restaurant
- CuisineChinese
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
