Malanda Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Malanda motel

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
Outdoor wedding area
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
5 Merragallan Rd, Malanda, QLD, 4885
  • Malanda Falls Conservation Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Malanda Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Crater Lakes National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Family Room

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Queen Room

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Hill View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Malanda

In Malanda .You'll find Malanda Falls Conservation Park and Malanda Falls within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Also, Pellings Scrub Nature Refuge is within 2 miles (3 km) and Johnstone River Nature Refuge is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Malanda Falls Conservation Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Malanda Falls - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lake Eacham - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 13 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Millaa Millaa Falls - 18 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 23 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malanda Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gallo Dairyland - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peeramon Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Bounty - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nerada Tea - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Malanda Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Malanda motel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Malanda Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Malanda motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Malanda Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: AUD 25

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 01 to March 05:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 8 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Malanda Lodge to the airport?

Malanda Lodge is 51.8 mi (73-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malanda Lodge?

As of Mar 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malanda Lodge on Apr 3, 2025 start from $91.44, 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.

Does Malanda Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Malanda Lodge.

Does Malanda Lodge offer free breakfast?

Malanda Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Malanda Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Malanda Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Malanda Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Malanda Lodge have a pool?

Malanda Lodge features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Does Malanda Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from February 01 to March 05.

Does Malanda Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Malanda Lodge to downtown Malanda?

Malanda Lodge is 0.9 mi away from Malanda.

Malanda Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 167 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GA YOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
We loved our stay. Definitely we will back soon for next getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

dror

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the stay here. Nice room and well appointed without being pretentious. Beautiful grounds. Very good meal at the onsite restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Angelique

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel terrible for having to state this as staff was very nice and accommodating, but we were BOMBARDED with bugs inside our room all night. The doors to the room are not sealed and hundreds of bugs (large and small) were crawling through the cracks. They flew around the room, crawled around the walls/ceiling, and fell into the bed. It was literally a nightmare for someone like me and I almost left and found another place to stay at 10pm. My husband killed/cleaned as many as he could and I mummified myself in a sheet until as early in the morning as we could leave. I noticed piles and piles of bugs around the entire lodge that morning, don’t know if I had missed them when we checked in or if they’re just cleaned everyday. Even if there are a large number of bugs in the area, the rooms really need to be sealed properly at the very least.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Good old fashioned country hospitality. Place is well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the rooms are similar to other motel rooms Malanda Lodge stands out with its extensive, well maintained gardens and its breakfast facilities in an impressive main building which also serves as a restaurant and reception centre. Manager and staff are helpful. The overall impression left by this motel is one of tranquillity and relaxation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
open space quiet bush and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akshobhya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was there on a Thursday night, however the restaurant wasn't available. The breakfast was available from 8.30am onwards, a bit late for the earlier departures.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully located in the heart of the Atherton Highlands, featuring beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

debby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and location
Last minute reservation. Great location to see waterfalls and platypus room and grounds were great. Only thing I would change is the continental breakfast. Instant coffee is not the best way to start my day
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional service, very clean, charming host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a lovely big picture window overlooking the gardens, perfect for morning coffee. I enjoyed having a bath available and the hot water fast and steaming. The restaurant was not available due to an upcoming Wedding Party but I'll be sure to try it next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice rooms and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackey

Disliked: Staff & service
Room did not have a working fire alarm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024