Dining

Reviews of Overlander Homestead Motel

4.5 out of 5
Overlander Homestead Motel
44767 Warrego Highway, Roma, QLD

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, NANANGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very homely. Easy carparking for larger vehicles and very convenient from highway. Perfect hotel for the long distance traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from CHARLES on 28 Nov 2023
THANK YOU

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Roma. Highly recommend the on site restaurant. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from CHARLES on 16 Aug 2023
MANY THANKS

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from CHARLES on 16 Aug 2023
THANK YOU SUE

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from CHARLES on 16 Aug 2023
THANK YOU JANET

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from CHARLES on 16 Aug 2023
MANY THANKS PHIL

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Charles on 12 Jun 2023
Many thanks for having a positive review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel with an exceptional restaurant
Great motel with an exceptional restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Charles and Amanda on 12 Jun 2023
Many thanks for staying and enjoying our restaurant.

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very comfortable and well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Charles on 12 Jun 2023
Thanks Tim.

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Charles on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you Frederic.

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stop over.
Location was great. The on site restaurant was fantastic. The rooms were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Charles on 24 Aug 2022
Many thanks. Glad you liked our home. Regards. Charles and Amanda

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Charles on 18 Jun 2022
Thank you. We appreciate your custom.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Charles on 18 Jun 2022
Thank you for using our restaurant as well as the motel.

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from CHARLES on 31 May 2022
Wonderful

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful
Dirty, lots and lots of insects living inside the room and bathroom. Hasn't had a decent clean in months (years?), sticky floor, spiders living all over the place, several different types of insects living all over. Most disgusting remote control every touched! Cleaned it, and killed lots of bugs, ourselves. So, the next unfortunate guests will have it slightly better. Also, really noisy. Can hear everything from the parking lot, other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Charles on 4 May 2022
I do not not know who you are or when you stayed. I can tell you that we are The Overlander Homestead Motel, Roma. It is the only 4 1/2 star motel in Roma and officially rated not self rated. Fully owned and managed by myself and Amanda. So we get inspected every year and have strict criteria to abide by. The whole motel is double cavity brick, so the rooms are sound proof! As with any house in Australia an odd mosquito can get into a room, there is mortein available in every room as well as them being fully screened. The motel is sprayed for insects inside and out every 4 months by a registered pest controller who supplies a certificate. The motel runs at one of the higher occupancy rates in Australia, that means the rooms are all used nearly every day of the month, 12 months of the year. The rooms are spotless. Being officially rated at 4 1/2 stars we have all the professional people from all over the world staying at The Overlander for the Surat Basin Energy industry an Australian investment of $87 billion dollars. Do you really think our rooms are as you described? In most other cases on this platform people are confused where you stay with the Motel and Town on a trip around Queensland. I do know there are many motels that are not to our standard, in fact most. That is why we are highest officially rated. If this is you and you are confused you can delete the review and have a conscience. Regards. Charles. Owner/ Manager

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Charles on 2 Apr 2022
Many thanks for staying.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an exceptional stay. The staff work so hard to make it an enjoyable experience. Nothing is ever a hassle and they will always bend over backwards to make sure your needs are met. If you havent stayed here yet, do yourself a favour and do it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Charles on 2 Apr 2022
Thanks Ryan. We appreciate the support. Charles and Amanda.

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed
The room was very nice, the decor a little old fashioned. The bed was very comfy. Bathroom a little small but ok. A microwave and toaster were provided, but no plates or cutlery which I found a little odd, good job I had some with me! The food in the restaurant was nice, but a little overpriced. All the staff are super friendly, though I found Charles, the manager, to be unnecessarily condescending and sarcastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Murrumba Downs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy Bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Carmelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time staying here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant is lovely and food is excellent. Too close to the main road and hence the truck noise. For one night it was more than adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds too high, pillows too soft
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice standard compared to the other motels we stayed in out west (Blackall Rockhampton Longreach Tambo Mitchell)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely big room bathroom but small bed comfortable restaurant fantastic staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Charles Owner on 29 Sept 2021
Hi Dianne, We do have 32 King Executive rooms with Super king size beds, 210 Cms. You must have booked on of the only 2 Queen Size rooms we have in the whole motel.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old world charm
Very friendly , lovely king bed . Clean an tidy Bathroom good , but just a little small, no room to spread out, or if u were of a larger size it would be tight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Charles on 29 Sept 2021
Hi John, we do have other king rooms with walk in showers available.

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angel Flight Aus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the restaurant was superb and the bed was by far the most comfortable. Would recommend to anyone to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Charles. Proprietor on 1 Jul 2021
THANK YOU FOR A POSITIVE RESPONSE. AS A FAMILY OWNED AND MANAGED BUSINESS WE TRY OUR HARDEST TO MAKE ANYONES STAY AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Proprietor was surely at best… made it clear that Expedia was a BAD option for booking and took great lengths to tell me why.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Charles. Proprietor on 1 Jul 2021
Thank you for returning the key under duress. Your abuse with clients in the reception at the time did not do you any good. As they were all mining executives and with you managing mining camps did not go down well. I suggest you destress to have a happy life.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation older but very clean & comfortable ... staff were lovely ... highly recommend a meal at restaurant ... excellent 😎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Charles on 9 Jun 2021
Thanks for the positive review.

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional experience
The service was good, and the staff were helpful. I recommend the restaurant as the food and service were exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Charles. Proprietor, Owner/Manager on 1 Jul 2021
Many thanks for reviewing with a positive review. We appreciate the feedback

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Furniture in rooms provide character and no traffic noise despite being right on n the main highway. A bit of plumbing and door closing can be heard from other rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Charles - Owner on 3 Jun 2021
Hi Anonymous, Thanks for the review. Any of the Western Towns will have a bit of noise, because this is where the work happens, Agriculture and mining produces the majority of Australian Exports.

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff but noisy room
The staff were lovely and super helpful. The room was noisy with pipes clanging overhead and kitchen staff arriving before 5am and making noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Charles, Owner. on 2 May 2021
Thanks for the heads up George, we got it fixed after you told us in reception, family owned and run businesses rely on being told when something breaks down etc as with positive remarks.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely atmosphere and feel. Only a short stay, but felt really special.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Charles on 2 May 2021
many thanks for staying

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not enough time
Appreciated the free upgrade to a king room. My stay was only for one night, to attend a 50th in town, so I didn't get to check out the facilities. Would like spend another night to check out the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Charles on 2 May 2021
Hi David. At least you gave the upgrade 8 out 10.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acommodation was great, bead was super comfy, got room service from the restaurant the was finger licking good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Charles on 2 May 2021
Many thanks for staying.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and tidy. The meals in the restaurant were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Charles on 2 May 2021
Very nice. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, excellent food and wonderful staff. I cannot praise this place highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Amanda on 21 Feb 2021
Thank you for your generous words.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness of the room. The room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Amanda on 21 Feb 2021
Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful friendly place to stay. Great service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Charles on 15 Feb 2021
Many thanks

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious grounds. Good amenities, clean. Doors didn’t seal well enough, so lots of noise came through.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Charles Owner on 15 Feb 2021
This is the first time I have had a complaint like this. I will check the doors.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay, clearly a family run business and you are really made to feel wecomed, we we're very impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Charles and Amanda on 13 Jan 2021
Thank you, we appreciate your recognition.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious nice, clean rooms with antique furniture, very comfortable mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Charles and Amanda on 13 Jan 2021
Thank you for appreciating style decor and comfort.

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Outstanding motel with a fantastic steak restaurant. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Charles and Amanda on 13 Jan 2021
Thank you for staying with us and also eating in our restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings and great service. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Amanda on 4 Jan 2021
Thank you

8/10 Good

Kylia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Charles on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you for taking the effort.

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Brisbane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing, great staff, fantastic food and wine in the restaurant and the owners were friendly and great to have a chat with. Will definitely be staying here again on our next trip out this way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Charles on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you. We appreciate positive feedback. Charles, Amanda and family