Searches for a central hotel in Bundaberg turn up a short list of named properties, but the listings differ widely in how much they state. This article checks what each one says, starting with the property named Central Hotel Bundaberg, which is listed at 18 Targo St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670. Each claim is sorted by source quality, so you can see which facts are confirmed and which rest on a single weak listing.
Last checked: 2026-11-01
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Grand Bundaberg Hotel status: Closed until further notice; existing bookings to be contacted · Club Hotel Bundaberg hours: Open 7 days a week from 10am · Club Hotel Bundaberg lunch service: 11:30am to 2pm, Monday to Sunday · Central hotel listing features: Spacious rooms, river views, on-site restaurant, secure parking
Snapshot: what the sources state
- Listed as a 4.0-star property with a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 680 reviews (Hotels.com)
- Listed under Bundaberg Central as a 3.0-star property rated 9.0 out of 10 from 402 reviews (Hotels.com)
- Described as overlooking the Burnett River, with cafes and restaurants nearby (Hotels.com AU)
- Listed at 247 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg, with a 4.5 rating from 320 reviews, an on-site restaurant and bar, and free WiFi (Choice Hotels)
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-11-01.
Sources reviewed: directory and booking listings, booking aggregator pages, a chain booking site, a travel-guide directory entry, and a venue listing app.
No on-site visits, staff interviews, live rate or availability checks, or star-rating verification were carried out, and the pack contains no official property website or business-registry record for Central Hotel Bundaberg.
Key facts
| Item | Value as listed |
|---|---|
| Central Hotel Bundaberg address | 18 Targo St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670 (Trip.com) |
| Central Hotel Bundaberg guest reviews | “No reviews yet” on Trip.com; no review count given |
| Central Hotel Bundaberg opening note | “Open 24 hours” on Steller (single low-confidence source) |
| Burnett Riverside Hotel address | 7 Quay St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670 (Trip.com) |
| Burnett Riverside Hotel rooms | 91 (Trip.com) |
| Burnett Riverside Hotel check-in and check-out | Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 10:00 (Trip.com) |
| Burnett Riverside Hotel breakfast | Not provided, per the Trip.com listing |
| Burnett Riverside Hotel parking | Free parking (Trip.com) |
| Burnett Riverside Hotel guest rating | 8.6 out of 10 from 680 reviews (Hotels.com); 8.2 from 106 reviews (Trip.com) |
| Chalet Motor Inn rooms | 14 (Trip.com) |
| Highest star rating in the pack | 4.0, Burnett Riverside Hotel (Hotels.com) |
| Econo Lodge Park Lane address and rating | 247 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg; 4.5 from 320 reviews (Choice Hotels) |
Central Hotel Bundaberg reviews
The only page that describes the property itself is a Trip.com listing at 18 Targo St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670. It shows “No reviews yet” and gives no review count. The same page shows a rating of 2.1 beside that message, and it does not explain the figure.
A Steller page gives the same address and a Saturday opening note reading “Open 24 hours.” That note rests on one low-confidence page, and no official source confirms it.
The pack contains no official website, no room count, no amenity list, and no price for this property.
Note: A rating of 2.1 next to “No reviews yet” is not a usable review score. Do not read it as guest sentiment.
The catch: Reviews, rooms and amenities for this property cannot be confirmed from the evidence, so the listing is a lead to check before booking, not a recommendation.
Bundaberg hotels 5 star
No hotel in the research pack is listed as five-star. The highest star figure is 4.0, given to Burnett Riverside Hotel by Hotels.com. Hotels.com is an aggregator, and no property or tourism source confirms that star tier, so treat it as unconfirmed.
Burnett Riverside Hotel, Bundaberg
The Trip.com listing places Burnett Riverside Hotel at 7 Quay St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, and gives 91 rooms, check-in from 14:00, check-out by 10:00, and free parking. Its on-site venue is H2O Restaurant and Bar, which serves local cuisine, and the listing also names a bar, a bowling alley and a taxi booking service.
Guest ratings differ by source. Hotels.com shows 8.6 out of 10 from 680 reviews, while Trip.com shows 8.2 from 106 reviews, and the pack cannot reconcile the gap. One reviewer, quoted on Hotels.com, praised the river location and the staff.
Pros
- Listed as a 4.0-star property with 8.6 out of 10 from 680 reviews on Hotels.com
- On-site restaurant, bar and free parking, per the Trip.com listing
- Listed on the Burnett River
Cons
- Guest ratings conflict between sources (8.6 and 8.2)
- Check-out by 10:00 and no breakfast, per the listing
What this means: Burnett Riverside has the most verifiable detail in the pack, but its star tier rests on a single aggregator and its rating differs between sources.
Comparison: Bundaberg Central hotels
Zest lists Metro Hotel at 160 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central, with a bistro, a fully licensed bar and free Wi-Fi in rooms. That is the only source for those details, so treat them as low-confidence.
On Hotels.com, Chalet Motor Inn is rated 9.0 out of 10 from 402 reviews, and Matilda Motel is rated 8.0 from 124 reviews with free self-parking and an outdoor pool. Bundaberg West properties such as Bundaberg Spanish Motor Inn, rated 9.6 on Hotels.com, sit outside the central set and are not compared here.
| Property | Listed status or hours | Dining or bar offer | Parking or rooms as stated in listing | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hotel Bundaberg | “Open 24 hours” (low-confidence note) | Not stated | No room count or parking stated | Directory listing (Trip.com); venue note (Steller) |
| Burnett Riverside Hotel | Check-in 14:00; check-out 10:00 | H2O Restaurant and Bar; bar; bowling alley | 91 rooms; free parking | Booking listing (Trip.com); aggregator (Hotels.com) |
| Chalet Motor Inn | Not stated | Not stated | 14 rooms; outdoor pool with a children’s area | Booking listing (Trip.com); aggregator (Hotels.com) |
| Matilda Motel | Not stated | Not stated | Free self-parking; outdoor pool | Aggregator (Hotels.com) |
| Metro Hotel | Not stated | Bistro; fully licensed bar | Free Wi-Fi in rooms | Venue listing (Zest), low confidence |
| Econo Lodge Park Lane | Not stated | On-site restaurant and bar | Free WiFi | Chain booking site (Choice Hotels) |
The trade-off: Chalet Motor Inn has a higher Hotels.com rating than Burnett Riverside from fewer reviews, while Burnett lists more features, including a restaurant and parking.
Where these hotels sit
Listings place Burnett Riverside at 7 Quay St and Central Hotel Bundaberg at 18 Targo St, both in Bundaberg Central QLD 4670. Metro Hotel is on Bourbong Street, and Econo Lodge Park Lane is at 247 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg, an address the listing does not describe as central.
Hotels.com notes that listings labelled Bundaberg Central and Bundaberg West sometimes overlap by a few hundred metres, so confirm the street address on any booking.
Warning: Two listings for nearby properties can carry different suburb labels. Check the street address before you pay.
Why this matters: Three of the four addresses sit within the same Bundaberg Central area, so the choice between them depends on features and status rather than distance.
Which stay fits which reader
- Readers who want an on-site restaurant: Burnett Riverside Hotel (H2O Restaurant and Bar) and Econo Lodge Park Lane (on-site restaurant and bar).
- Pub and bar-focused visitors: Burnett Riverside Hotel (bar and bowling alley) and Metro Hotel (fully licensed bar, per a low-confidence listing).
- Drivers who need parking: Burnett Riverside Hotel (free parking) and Matilda Motel (free self-parking).
The pattern: Every feature above is taken from a listing, so confirm it on the property’s booking page before you rely on it.
Our pick
Our pick: Burnett Riverside Hotel, Bundaberg Central, for readers who want a central base with a restaurant on site and the most listing detail in this pack.
Central Hotel Bundaberg is not our pick until a source confirms its status, rooms and guest reviews.
Best for:
- Readers comparing named Bundaberg hotels
- Readers checking whether a listed hotel is currently operating
- Readers who want a central base with dining on site
The bottom line: Confirm the property’s status, room count and reviews directly with the property before booking any of these hotels.
“It’s probably one of the best hotels in Bundaberg for the location and amenities they provide.”
– Guest User, guest reviewer (Burnett Riverside Hotel)
“A very good place to stay – right on the river – gorgeous to sit and contemplate – very helpful staff and a great pub right across the road”
– Guest review, guest reviewer (Burnett Riverside Hotel)
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Frequently asked questions
The implication: Where a question has a confident answer in the pack, the answer is given with its source; where it does not, no answer is offered.
Where is Central Hotel Bundaberg located?
The Trip.com listing gives 18 Targo St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670.
Does Central Hotel Bundaberg have guest reviews?
No. The Trip.com page shows “No reviews yet” and gives no review count.
What is the guest rating for Burnett Riverside Hotel?
Hotels.com lists 8.6 out of 10 from 680 reviews. Trip.com lists 8.2 from 106 reviews.
Does Burnett Riverside Hotel have parking?
Yes. The Trip.com listing states free parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Burnett Riverside Hotel?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. The listing states no breakfast is provided.
Is any hotel in this comparison five-star?
No. The highest star rating in the pack is 4.0, for Burnett Riverside Hotel on Hotels.com, and no property or tourism source confirms it.