Richmond is a must see for families on the Queensland dinosaur trail. So if you’re staying in town for a day or two, you’re probably now looking for some great family friendly Richmond accommodation QLD has. While there’s not a great deal of accommodation in Richmond QLD, you’ll undoubtedly find somewhere more than comfortable for the family.
To help you find the perfect accommodation Richmond QLD offers, we’ve put together this guide covering the best family friendly hotels and motels in Richmond QLD and even information on the local caravan park. All of the Richmond QLD accommodation listed in this guide offers great value for money and is the perfect sightseeing location.
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Richmond QLD Accommodation Map
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Best Richmond Accommodation QLD Comparison Table
Below is a super quick overview of all the accommodation options reviewed in this guide. Use the table below to quickly determine the best place to stay for your family trip.
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| Name | Type | Room Facilities | Hotel Facilities | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Midway Motel | Motel | TV, AC, tea and coffee making facilities. Only double rooms available for up to 2 people | Restaurant | Check Price |
| Lake View | Caravan Park | Self contained cabins suitable for up to 5 people | BBQs & laundry | Check Price |
| Ammonite Inn Motel | Motel | TV, AC, tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms suitable for up to 4 people | Pool, BBQ, laundry & restaurant | Check Price |
Federal Palace Hotel | Hotel | AC, tea and coffee making facilities - shared bathroom. Family rooms suitable for up to 4 people | Pub | Check Price |
Mud Hut Hotel | Hotel | TV, AC, tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms only suitable for up to 3 people. | Pool, bar & restaurant | Check Price |
Reviews for the Best Accommodation in Barcaldine, Qld
Below I have provided a detailed review of some of the very best accommodation options for families visiting Barcaldine.
Midway Motel Richmond QLD
Take in views of Lake Fred Tritton at the Midway Motel Richmond. With rooms set up as either double or twin, with an extra bed available on request. All rooms have air conditioning, a TV and a small fridge. There is a restaurant on site and the Motel has free WiFi, with a 24-hour front desk for any assistance.
What’s to love?
Having a roadhouse on site is handy for getting quick and easy meals.
What’s not to love?
Rooms at the Midway Motel Richmond QLD are only doubles, so families will need to book two rooms which aren’t ideal, particularly for families with young children.
Summary
The Midway Motel is recommended if you’re after a modern motel near all the activities Lake Fred Tritton offers.
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Lakeview Caravan Park
For outback hospitality at its finest, the friendly Lakeview Caravan Park is where it’s at! The caravan park overlooks Lake Fred Tritton and has a range of accommodation to suit all budgets.
The two bedroom villas can fit up to 4 people (there is one that can fit up to 5 people), in double and twin bedding with full kitchen facilities. The Ensuite cabins can also sleep up to 4 people in an open plan capacity with basic kitchen facilities.
Onsite, there are BBQs, a coin operated washing machine and dryer and free WiFi.
What’s to love?
Cabins at this Richmond QLD Caravan Park are self contained, which is fabulous for families wanting to cater for themselves while in town.
What’s not to love?
It’s hard to fault this Richmond Caravan Park QLD offer – it gets such great reviews. It doesn’t have a pool though, like a couple of other properties in this guide.
Summary
For a clean and easy caravan park with spacious accommodation, Lakeview Caravan Park is worth a look.
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Ammonite Inn
Get your bearings in Richmond at the centrally located Ammonite Inn, located a couple of blocks from Kronosaurus Korner.
Accommodation is standard motel rooms with various bedding configurations to suit families of up to 5 people. Each of the 25 rooms includes a fridge and air conditioning.
Refresh yourselves after a day of fossicking in the Ammonite Inn pool, and enjoy the convenience of room service for breakfast and dinner. The Ammonite Inn also has a guest laundry and licensed restaurant on site.
What’s to love?
This is one of the rare properties in Richmond which has a pool! The kids will appreciate this after a day of sightseeing or travel.
What’s not to love?
Being a motel room, you won’t be able to prepare any meals for the kids, but there is a restaurant and BBQ facilities on site.
Summary
So, if you’re looking for a convenient location and simple accommodation, check out the Ammonite Inn.
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Federal Palace Hotel
Centrally located, the Federal Palace Hotel is the hub of the Richmond community.
With basic family rooms available and shared bathroom facilities, what the Federal Palace Hotel lacks in accommodation amenities… it makes up for with its warm family friendly atmosphere.
Food is plentiful, with complimentary continental breakfasts and hearty country lunches and dinners offered at the onsite restaurant. Families can enjoy their meals in the air conditioned lounge and make new friends in the children’s play area.
What’s to love?
Super room cheap rooms, perfect for families just after the most affordable option.
What’s not to love?
These are rooms only, with shared bathrooms, so they are probably not ideal for families with young children.
Summary
Authentic country hospitality and basic accommodation sum up what you will find at the Federal Palace Hotel.
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Mud Hut Hotel Motel Richmond QLD
The Mud Hut Hotel Motel is well renowned for its pub grub! But what about the accommodation?
It’s budget accommodation with air conditioning and ensuites, it’s not going to wow you, but it is a comfortable and affordable place to sleep, with rooms accommodating up to 3 people.
There are a couple of big drawcards, the first being the delicious pub meals, then there is the pool and finally, there is local entertainment at the bar.
What’s to love?
The Mud Hut Hotel Motel Richmond QLD is another one of the rare properties in Richmond which has a pool! The kids will appreciate this after a day of sightseeing or travel.
What’s not to love?
The largest rooms can only accommodate up to 3 people, so larger families will have to book multiple rooms.
Summary
For budget accommodation with a pool and fantastic onsite meals, the Mud Hut Hotel Motel is definitely worth a look.
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Hopefully, you found this guide on where to stay in Richmond with kids helpful – read our guide on things to do in Richmond here. We also have accommodation guides for other outback Queensland towns such as Hughenden, Cobbold Gorge and Undra.