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Empire Apartment Hotel

4.5 star property
Riverfront aparthotel with 2 restaurants, near Pilbeam Theatre

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Empire Apartment Hotel is a luxurious haven near Rockhampton Hospital. Enjoy modern comforts and amenities like the rooftop terrace, coffee shop, and garden or savor a meal at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. Relax in the outdoor pool or children's pool with free self parking for your convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • 120 apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$143 nightly
The total price is $143
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Riverside city retreat
This luxury aparthotel offers a serene garden escape and a rooftop terrace with stunning river views. Located in the heart of the city center.
Culinary delights await
Three restaurants offer delicious flavors. A cafe provides daytime charm, while the bar serves evening drinks. Full breakfast options start each day right.
Luxury meets comfort
Every guestroom boasts premium bedding for restful slumber. Luxury flourishes throughout this aparthotel, with each room offering a furnished balcony.

Room options

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King Studio Hotel Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Studio Hotel Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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King Deluxe Apartment, River View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

King Deluxe Apartment, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 872 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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King Deluxe Apartment, City View | Exterior

King Deluxe Apartment, City View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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King Apartment, River View | View from room

King Apartment, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment, City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Two Bedroom Apartment, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 958 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment, River View | View from room

Two Bedroom Apartment, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1270 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment, River View | View from room

Three Bedroom Apartment, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2013 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

King Deluxe Apartment, City View

  • Sleeps 2

Penthouse Three Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Bedroom Apartment With River View

  • Sleeps 4

Studio King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Apartment River View

  • Sleeps 2

King Deluxe Apartment River View

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment With City View

  • Sleeps 4

Three-Bedroom Apartment With River View

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

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1-5 East Street, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700

What's nearby

  • Pilbeam Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nissan Navara Arena - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rockhampton Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stockland Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rockhampton Showgrounds - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockhampton, QLD (ROK) - 8 min drive
  • Kalka Station - 4 min drive
  • North Rockhampton Station - 18 min walk
  • Rockhampton Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxford Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bush Inn Steak House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leichhardt Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Degani's Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Empire Apartment Hotel

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Empire Apartment Hotel. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A fitness center and a children's pool are other highlights, and apartments offer up nice touches like premium bedding and designer toiletries. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 120 apartments
    • Arranged over 13 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Cribs (infant beds): AUD 15.0 per night
  • Children's pool

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–1:00 PM: AUD 10.00-25.00 for adults and AUD 10-25 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Designer toiletries

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • Conference center (1722 square feet of space)

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Hospital bed available
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Soundproofing
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Free newspapers (lobby)
  • 24-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near the airport
  • Near a train station
  • In the business district
  • In the shopping district
  • In the city center
  • In the entertainment district

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Security system

General

  • 120 rooms
  • 13 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2014

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10.00 to 25.00 for adults, and AUD 10 to 25 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Also known as

Empire Apartment Hotel Rockhampton
Empire Apartment Hotel
Empire Rockhampton
Empire Aparthotel Rockhampton
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Empire Apartment Hotel Rockhampton
Empire Apartment Hotel Aparthotel Rockhampton

Frequently asked questions

Does Empire Apartment Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Empire Apartment Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Empire Apartment Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Empire Apartment Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Empire Apartment Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Onsite parking includes off-street options.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Apartment Hotel?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Empire Apartment Hotel and nearby?

Empire Apartment Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Empire Apartment Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

Does Empire Apartment Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Empire Apartment Hotel like?

Empire Apartment Hotel is in Rockhampton City, a short 8-minute drive from Rockhampton, QLD (ROK) and 19 minutes' walk from Nissan Navara Arena.

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Empire Apartment Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Room
River
Service staff
View
Restaurant
Amenities
Lobby
Store

What guests liked

  • The property has a great restaurant and pub on site, with one reviewer praising a great meal at the Italian restaurant. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Room was great; bed comfy.
Jess, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking, great reception staff, great room & inclusions.
Cristy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely clean up every day
Lee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful, lovely staff and great property
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location near the river, great walk past colonial style buildings. Very clean and spacious. Good bed. Great quick and convenient stopover on long coastal drive.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was clean and the beds were very comfortable. Very good option when needing a place to crash while driving towards Airlie Beach
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and easy check in process

Great stay for the night, we requested a later check out and they allowed an extra half hour which was appreciated.
Brooklyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to stay in Rockhampton, whether it be overnight or for a week
Mick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

GREAT LOCATION NEAR THE RIVER AND RESTAURANTS. FRIENDLY STAFF.
GIOVANNI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great facilities, great location and value for money
Barry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Booked a twin room apartment for 2 couples with River views. Well set out apartment and very comfortable. View was amazing. Close to all city centre offerings. 2 restaurants and a coffee club downstairs was very convenient.
Craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great apartment for a girls night - comfy beds and beautiful view.
Jessie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent rooms. Well maintained. Great views of the river. Great breakfast options.
Peuish, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Probably the best apartment / hotel in the area and we are glad we chose the empire. It was spacious and had all the facilities we needed as a family as well as a couple of restaurants. We had a great meal in the Italian. Would recommend this property to anyone staying in the area.
Alexis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Empire is a great property and the only place in rocky to stay in my view!

10/10 Exceptional

The apartments are very nice and well serviced
Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Place to Stay

Spotlessly clean apartment and building. Reception very friendly and helpful. Unexpected daily clean of room. Would highly recommend this property and the adjacent restaurants.
PATRICIA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderfull
Kyal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

Fantastic accommodation with a beautiful outlook. Friendly staff and very clean apartment. We had a great time and highly recommend The Empire for every occasion
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent. Highly recommend.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stay here reguarly. It is my pick for Rockhampton. Well serviced. Clean. Great staff
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a two bedroom apartment and it was massive. It was clean and in great condition. Liked the added security that you could only get to the floor that your apartment was on. Also within easy walking distant to many great food options and coffee shops. Would certainly stay again
Sandra, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good. The hole process was effortless
Trevor, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hard bed
Mick, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Furniture missing or broken floors dirty towels smelled of bleach food lousy and very expensive I would not recommend this place to anybody
Geoffrey, 3-night trip