Award Winning Themed motel

A motel that offers a ‘More than a bed experience’ that 99% of guests award it perfect scores across all review platforms. 

Beyond impressive ratings, what truly stands out is the written reviews by guests that describe their love for the motel.

Terms such as magical, amazing, awesome, unique, quirky, and incredible rarely appear in typical accommodation reviews. Yet at the Acacia ‘More than a bed experience’, these terms of endearment frequent guest feedback.

Guest reviews have led to the Acacia Motel ‘ More than a Bed experience’ to receive multiple awards as well as being featured in top accommodation articles.

Featured Motel in Accomnews

Headlining as a feature motel in Australia and NZ’s leading hospitality publication is a truly humbling highlight.

Since the article was written in early 2025 the motel has risen from 9.2/10 on Booking.com to 9.7/10 making it the highest guest reviewed motel in Southern Queensland.

Father’s love brings a unique themed motel to Chinchilla – AccomNews

Hale Nalu Surf Shack room - Acacia Motel Chinchilla
The Hale Nalu (Hawaiian for...) Surf Shack themed from memories of myself and my four children at the beach over 30+ years.

TripAdvisor

The Acacia ‘More than a Bed experience; is among the highest guest reviewed motels in Southern Queensland for cleanliness, value for money and incredible fun for adults.

Booking.com

Winner of 2025 Traveller Awards and the highest guest reviews in Western Queensland. 

Expedia Group

Almost perfect score – 9.8/10 with almost every guest 10/10 since reopening in November 2024.

Global Travel and Hospitality Awards

Award Winner 2025

Awarded Winner Australia’s Unique Motel of the Year 2025

Judges highlighted:

  • Australia’s first memory inspired motel
  • Best Stay in the West
  • Where whimsical meets ultra modern

Kayak Travel Awards