Key Amenities, Services & Facilities

Austar & Broadband

The River of Gold Motel, Cooktown offers Austar channels of sports, movies and news FREE to guests. Broadband internet services are available for a moderate cost.

River of Gold Restaurant & Maytown Bar

The River of Gold Restaurant, Cooktown is fully licensed and offers patrons excellent dining with a comprehensive menu and wine list.   

Our Maytown Bar, named after a township that once serviced the Palmer Goldfields, is a great place to enjoy a drink and have a chat.

Fresh tropical fruits compliment our continental buffet breakfast.  Hot breakfasts are cooked fresh to order from our menu.    

Room service is available for those wishing to dine in their rooms.

Packed lunches are freshly prepared for tourists travelling on the road or people in town working.  Discuss a menu and price to suit your budget with our friendly staff.   

The Restaurant and Maytown Bar is conveniently open 7 days a week.

Function Room

The River of Gold function room is a purpose built seminar/conference room with a seating capacity of up to 50 people.  A white board and large projector screen are available for free use along with a comprehensive catering service.

Our other facilities and services include:

• Sal t water tropical pool
• Self contained units
• Disabled unit
• Quiet, central location
• Off street parking for guests vehicles and trailers
• Self service laundry