Our Hotels
Criterion Hotel
Built in 1878 this magnificent hotel is one of only four 3-storey buildings in Maryborough. Majestically overlooking the famous Mary River and the new Mary River Parklands; the Criterion is situated in historic Wharf Street in the prestigious Portside area. Surrounded by many historic and iconic buildings including the Military Museum, Art Gallery, City Courthouse, Customs House, the Port Residence and the Marina.
The hotel consists of a newly refurbished bar, courtyard and beer garden with a customer smoking area. There are 18 accommodation rooms (currently undergoing refurbishment) with some of the best views in Maryborough. The hotel also houses the only nightclub in town with two floors consisting of three bars, pool tables, great dance floor and stage, as well as an elevated DJ station with a great sound system; the club has a capacity of over 400 people!
The Criterion has been undergoing extensive improvements over the past two years. A quarter of the accommodation section is complete. The remainder of the rooms should be completed by the end of 2007. There will also be a new alfresco café opening in 2007 with great park and river views.
Post Office Hotel
The Post Office Hotel is situated on a busy intersection in the Maryborough CBD, located directly opposite the city Post Office. The hotel is the entry point to the historic Wharf Street in the prestigious Portside area.
The Post Office Hotel was built in 1889 and has been restored to glorious condition. It is considered to be a significant property by the local council. The hotel has 20 accommodation rooms all in operation; many have undergone refurbishment over the past 12 months. The bar is one of the most popular in Maryborough with pokies, keno, espresso coffee and of course, a great friendly team of staff. The hotel is renowned for its fantastic home cooked counter meals. There have been extensive improvements to the hotel over the past year under the ownership of Riverview Hotels Group. The Post Office Hotel is fondly known as the P.O and it is arguably the "Best Pub in Town!".
Contact Info
The Criterion Hotel
98 Wharf Street
Maryborough
QLD 4650
Phone: +617 4121 3043
The Post Office Hotel
Cnr Wharf and Bazaar Streets
Maryborough
QLD 4650
Phone: +617 4121 3289