Maraboon Motor Inn  

In the heart of Emerald, a short stroll from Emerald Racecourse and the Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre. Close to Emerald Hospital, the Aquatic Centre, Golf Club, Botanic Gardens and the Big Easel — great for central-Queensland exploring.

Seventy individually decorated guestrooms mix practical comforts with premium bedding and kitchenettes or minibars. Rooms feature Select Comfort or pillowtop beds, Smart/LCD TVs and private bathrooms with designer toiletries for a straight-up comfy stay.

Dive into an outdoor pool, keep fit in a 24-hour health club/fitness centre, or relax in garden and picnic areas. The property runs a daily complimentary reception, houses three bars/lounges, offers a casino/table tennis area and free self parking — plus complimentary wireless internet to keep you connected.

Three meeting rooms, a business center and a computer station make this a solid pick for events and meetings. Express check-in/out, luggage storage and high-speed internet keep business simple and efficient.

Two on-site restaurants — including The Capricornian — serve international flavours, with buffet breakfasts on weekdays (fee). Sip at any of the three bars/lounges, join the complimentary reception, or order limited-hours room service.