The Dugongs' Rest Motel - Horn

3.5-star beachfront motel on Horn Island with complimentary breakfast and airport shuttle

Amenities and Services

The Dugongs' Rest offers free on-site parking, a complimentary airport shuttle service, and 24-hour security. Guests have access to a barbecue area, outdoor furniture, and a picnic area set within a garden. The motel provides luggage storage, a safety deposit box, and a designated smoking area.

Accommodations

Rooms at Dugongs Rest Horn Island include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a kitchenette or full kitchen. Each air-conditioned unit features a desk, outdoor furniture, and views of the garden. The property is adults only and wheelchair accessible, with grab rails and raised toilets in accessible rooms.

Location and Access

The Dugongs' Rest is a beachfront property located near the Horn Island Wharf, providing direct access to the ferry to Thursday Island. Horn Island Airport is 3 miles away, and the motel operates a paid shuttle service for airport drop-off and pickup. Guests can walk to the Wongai Hotel, a convenience store, and the Horn Island museum within minutes.

Dining and Breakfast

A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in a shared outdoor dining area with a coffee machine and barbecue facilities. Breakfast includes cereals, yogurt, muffins, fruit, bread, and assorted juices. Guests can also opt for breakfast in the room or use the barbecue area to cook fresh fish caught at the jetty.

Activities and Entertainment

The property offers live sport events broadcast in common areas and organizes walking tours and tours about local culture. Guests have access to bicycle parking and can explore nearby hiking and cycling trails. Fishing is available directly from the jetty opposite the motel.

• Location: Beachfront, next to Horn Island Wharf for ferry to Thursday Island
• Rooms: Adults-only, self-contained studios with kitchenette or full kitchen
• Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast with coffee machine and BBQ facilities
• Transport: Free airport shuttle and paid shuttle service for drop-off
• Entertainment: Live sport events, walking tours, and tours about local culture
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible rooms with grab rails and raised toilets