A search for the Aspley Hotel returns a heritage pub, not a place to sleep. The current building at 1247 Gympie Road, Aspley, dates to 1934, and the venue joined the Star Hotels group in November 2023 (Aspley Hotel official website). This review separates the verified facts — what the venue offers, who runs it, and how far it sits from the city — so you can plan without confusing a pub for a hotel.
Last checked: 2026-10-10
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A search for the Aspley Hotel returns a heritage pub, not a place to sleep. The current building at 1247 Gympie Road, Aspley, dates to 1934, and the venue joined the Star Hotels group in November 2023 (Aspley Hotel official website). This review separates the verified facts — what the venue offers, who runs it, and how far it sits from the city — so you can plan without confusing a pub for a hotel.
47/night · Average 3-night price: $549How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-10-10.
Sources reviewed: official venue website, Brisbane City Council Heritage Register, Tripadvisor reviews, PubTIC trade coverage, and Ozhotel’s secondary review.
We did not make an on-site visit, interview staff, or independently verify the ownership structure; no current menu prices were confirmed by the venue at the time of writing.
Aspley Hotel at a glance
- 1247 Gympie Road, Aspley QLD 4034 (Aspley Hotel official website)
- Current building constructed in 1934 to designs by Addison and Macdonald (Brisbane City Council Heritage Register)
- Star Hotels group, since November 2023 (Aspley Hotel official website)
- 3.8 out of 5 from 81 reviews on Tripadvisor — 2026 snapshot (Tripadvisor Australia)
Aspley Hotel fact file
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue type | Pub, bistro dining, bar, gaming, functions and drive-through bottle shop |
| Address | 1247 Gympie Road, Aspley QLD 4034, Australia |
| Operating group | Star Hotels, since November 2023 |
| First hotel on the site | Royal Exchange Hotel, established 1875 |
| Current building | Constructed 1934; designed by Addison and Macdonald (Brisbane City Council Heritage Register) |
| Aspley Hotel name adopted | Around 1958 |
| Last major refurbishment | Officially reopened 24 June 1997 |
| Tripadvisor rating | 3.8 out of 5 from 81 reviews (2026 snapshot) (Tripadvisor Australia) |
| Sunday–Wednesday hours | Lunch 11:30am–2:30pm; dinner 5:30pm–8:30pm |
| Thursday–Saturday hours | All-day dining 11:30am–8:30pm |
| Reported facilities | Outdoor seating, parking, wheelchair access, highchairs, full bar |
What kind of venue is the Aspley Hotel?
The official website lists dining, bars, gaming, functions and a drive-through bottle shop, with no guest rooms anywhere in the description. Secondary coverage such as Ozhotel’s Aspley Hotel review says it directly: this venue should not be confused with a lodging property.
“Aspley Hotel joined the star family in November 2023 but has been a beloved institution in the northern suburbs of Brisbane for nearly 90 years.”
— Aspley Hotel official website (Star Hotels)
That “nearly 90 years” line lines up with the 1934 construction date on the Brisbane City Council Heritage Register. The same record shows a hotel has operated on this site since the Royal Exchange Hotel was established in 1875, which makes the pub’s history deeper than the current building suggests.
Venue snapshot
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Aspley Hotel |
| Category | Heritage pub and dining venue |
| Address | 1247 Gympie Road, Aspley QLD 4034 |
| Guest rooms | None listed; not an accommodation hotel |
| On-site offers | Bistro, bars, gaming, functions, drive-through bottle shop |
| Reported facilities | Parking, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, highchairs, full bar |
Price range: what reviews report
No complete current menu prices were confirmed by the venue in the sources we checked. Tripadvisor reviewers describe standard pub fare — parmis and steak appear most often — with one group praising generous meals and friendly service, while another criticises inconsistent food quality and high prices on some dishes. The practical read is mid-range pub pricing until an updated menu is published.
How far is Aspley from the city?
Distance to Brisbane CBD
Aspley is approximately 12 km north of Brisbane’s city centre. The venue’s own listing gives the address as 1247 Gympie Road, Aspley QLD 4034.
Distance to iFLY Brisbane
iFLY Brisbane, the suburb’s indoor skydiving centre, is a useful reference point for visitors planning a meal around an activity session. The official Aspley Hotel listing does not state its distance from iFLY, so check a map to confirm the drive before heading out.
The implication: At roughly 12 km north of the CBD, the pub serves a suburban, car-based trade; the parking and outdoor-seating facilities that reviewers report on Tripadvisor fit that pattern.
Who owns Aspley Hotel Shafston?
Current ownership status
The official website confirms the venue joined the Star Hotels group in November 2023. Trade coverage from PubTIC places the venue in the familiar Queensland pub model, where bistro dining, bar service, gaming and bottle-shop retail operate together rather than as destination accommodation.
As for the “Shafston” name that appears in some search queries: none of the sources we verified — the official website, the heritage register, or the review listings — documents a Shafston ownership connection. The only ownership change the official site confirms is the move into the Star Hotels group.
Historical background
The Heritage Register is the primary record here: the site hosted the Royal Exchange Hotel from 1875; the current building was completed in 1934 to designs by Addison and Macdonald; the venue became known as the Aspley Hotel around 1958; and the refurbished hotel officially reopened on 24 June 1997.
“The new hotel was completed by the end of the year.”
— Brisbane City Council Heritage Register
The bottom line: Day-to-day operation sits with Star Hotels, while the 1934 building remains heritage-listed. The “Shafston” search phrase is not backed by any source this review could verify.
What is the best website to book hotels in Australia?
The direct answer for this venue: there are no rooms to book. The Aspley Hotel hosts meals, drinks, gaming and functions, and its official website is the only verified reference for the venue’s hours and services.
Booking platforms for nearby stays
Travellers who do need a room in Aspley typically compare offers across booking platforms; this review did not verify which platform held the best suburb-wide rates in the research window. Check two or more aggregators and confirm the property name matches the one you intend before paying.
Accommodation alternatives in Aspley
- Aspley Motor Inn
- Aspley Pioneer Motel
- Aspley Sunset Motel
- Aspley Carsel Motor Inn
These names surface in related search data as separate accommodation businesses in Aspley. Their rates, ratings and facilities were not verified for this review, and none of them is part of the Aspley Hotel pub operation.
For similar pub reviews covering menus, hours and family dining, see our Elermore Vale Hotel review and Greenock Barossa Valley pub notes.
Our pick: visit for pub dining, book a motel for sleep
For a pub meal, drinks, gaming or a function in Aspley, the heritage building gives the venue its character, and the reported facilities — outdoor seating, parking, wheelchair access, highchairs, full bar — match a suburban pub standard. Families, solo travellers and business travellers will all find the basics covered. For an overnight room, we would not choose this venue, because it does not offer accommodation; compare the motel names above instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Aspley Hotel have guest rooms?
No. The venue functions as a pub and dining venue: the official website lists bistro dining, bars, gaming, functions and a drive-through bottle shop, with no guest-room inventory.
Where is the Aspley Hotel located?
The venue is at 1247 Gympie Road, Aspley QLD 4034, Australia.
When was the current Aspley Hotel building constructed?
The current building was constructed in 1934 to designs by Addison and Macdonald. The site had hosted the Royal Exchange Hotel since 1875, and the venue adopted the Aspley Hotel name around 1958.
Who operates the Aspley Hotel?
The Star Hotels group has operated the venue since November 2023, according to the official Aspley Hotel website.
What are the Aspley Hotel’s dining hours?
Sunday to Wednesday: lunch 11:30am–2:30pm and dinner 5:30pm–8:30pm. Thursday to Saturday: all-day dining from 11:30am to 8:30pm.
What rating does the Aspley Hotel have on Tripadvisor?
The venue holds 3.8 out of 5 from 81 reviews in the Tripadvisor 2026 snapshot.
Does the Aspley Hotel have parking and family facilities?
Reviewers on Tripadvisor report outdoor seating, parking, wheelchair access, highchairs and a full bar.