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The Pearly Shell Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Bowen with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
Family Twin Room | Private kitchen
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Family Twin Room
Family Twin Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Twin Room

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Don Street, Bowen, QLD, 4805

What's nearby

  • Mullers Lagoon Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bowen Jetty - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bowen Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bowen Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Bowen Station - 4 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Le Sorelle Coffee House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fellows Fish Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Pearly Shell Motel

Property highlights
The Pearly Shell Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Pearly Shell Motel have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Pearly Shell Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pearly Shell Motel?

As of Apr 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pearly Shell Motel on Apr 29, 2025 start from CA $101.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Pearly Shell Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pearly Shell Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Pearly Shell Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Pearly Shell Motel located?

Situated in Bowen, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bowen Jetty, Bowen Water Park, and Mullers Lagoon Park. Bowen Skate Park and Bowen Harbour are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Pearly Shell Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Beautiful stay, quiet place, lovely rooms to stay in! With everything you need to stay overnight :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

KFC and fuel close by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee

We arrived late with a large vehicle. The staff were most accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adele

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Not really within walking distance of pubs/clubs etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Ebony

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed and pool area was unkept, no laundry facilities available. The room was large but quite dated and dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lois

The room was clean. I was disappointed that there were no plates & cutlery and toaster and hair dryer provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some very “tricky” photography used to present rooms. If you’re keen on dust over everything and a shower head at 1.7m height. This is your joint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Heath

Tidy room, great tv, partly upgraded. Everything was good apart from the old box air conditioner, very loud, even on quiet mode it was like a lawnmower in the room, couldn't hear tv and couldn't sleep so had to switch off.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

GREGORY

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
room surfaces had a greasy feel and insects in the bathroom. unclean, poorly maintained and unfriendly staff

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ammie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Roomy enough with bench space. Adequate lighting. No carpet which is good, new looking tiles. Wi-fi worked. Comfortable bed and pillows. The fridge worked well enough to freeze the Esky bottles. No shampoo though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Basic and economical .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Very quiet., I would have liked a hair dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very dated but I found it clean & the bed was comfortable. The pool area was neglected, the pool was dirty & I wouldn’t use it for fear of getting sick.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021