Award Winning Themed motel
🌟 Transformed into a magical entertainment destination for the Western Downs region
🏆 Australia’s top-rated motel on Booking.com – holding the nation’s highest score of 9.7/10
⭐ Award-winning excellence – 2025 Travel and Hospitality Unique Motel of Queensland Australia Award recipient, with top guest reviews across all booking platforms
💫 Exceptional guest testimonials that go beyond typical ratings – visitors consistently use words rarely seen in accommodation reviews: magical, amazing, awesome, unique, quirky, and incredible
✨ Industry recognition – extensive media coverage and features in leading accommodation publications, driven by genuine guest enthusiasm
🎭 ‘More than a Bed experience’ – delivering memorable stays that inspire heartfelt praise and loyal recommendations
Featured Motel in Accomnews
Outstanding Guest Ratings
- Now Australia’s best-reviewed motel on Booking.com
- Perfect scores across multiple platforms:
- 10/10 Expedia
- 5/5 Wotif
- 5/5 TripAdvisor
- 10/10 Hotels.com
- 9.6/10 Agoda.com
Media Recognition
- Read our Heartfelt feature story by Mandy Clarke at Accomnews – “Father’s love brings a unique themed motel to Chinchilla“
TripAdvisor
Perfect 5/5 Trip Advisor rating – Positioning the Acacia Motel ‘More than a Bed’ experience among Australia’s top-reviewed motels for cleanliness, value, comfort and experience.
Booking.com
A stunning transformation has created a magical oasis of fun in the Western Downs. Recognized with back-to-back Booking.com Traveller Awards in 2025 and 2026, and holding the distinction of Australia’s best-reviewed motel at 9.7/10.
Expedia Group
Exceptional recognition – guests have awarded the Acacia Motel the highest possible rating of 10/10 on Expedia, acknowledging superior standards in cleanliness, comfort, value, facilities, service, and guest experience. This perfect score confirms the Acacia Motel’s standing among Australia’s premier accommodation providers.
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
Google Reviews
The
(branded as Acacia Motel – More than a Bed) in Chinchilla, Queensland, is currently recognised as Australia’s highest-scored motels. As of late 2025, it holds a 9.7/10 rating on Booking.com, making it one of only four motels in the country to achieve that score.
- Highest Rated: Recognized as one of the top-rated, if not the #1, motel in Australia for guest satisfaction as of 2025/2026.
- Unique Concept: Features individually themed rooms based on nostalgic memories, designed by owner Justin to offer an emotional connection rather than just a place to sleep.
- Amenities: Offers a free guest arcade/games room, comfortable “cloud-soft” beds, and high-quality, personalized service.
- Location: Situated in Chinchilla, Western Queensland, making it a popular choice for both business travelers and tourists.
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