Russell Island · Southern Moreton Bay Islands

Easy island stays start here.

Seven modern motel rooms with private bathrooms, in-room kitchenettes and keyless arrival—close to the Russell Island ferry and everyday essentials.

7modern rooms2 pmcheck-in from4room categories
Private bathroomIn every room category
In-room kitchenetteFridge, microwave, toaster and kettle
Free Wi-FiIncluded across the property
Air conditioningPlus ceiling fan and television
Keyless arrivalSelf-service check-in from 2 pm

Made for real island stays

Bright rooms. Proper beds. Everything useful within reach.

Each room combines a private bathroom with a bar fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning, television and free Wi-Fi.

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Wide view of the Twin Room showing two beds, kitchenette and dining area
Twin Room · two king singles
Family Room with a queen bed and king single bed beside the kitchenette
Family Room · sleeps three
Accessible bathroom with level shower area, grab rails and wall-mounted shower
Accessible bathroom

Choose your room

Four clear options for one, two or three guests.

Capacities and bed layouts are now matched against Marley’s Place’s current official booking and tourism listings.

One queen bed · sleeps 2

Queen Room

A calm, modern room for one or two guests, with a private bathroom and a compact kitchenette for an easy island stay.

  • 1 queen bed
  • Sleeps 2

Two king single beds · sleeps 2

Twin Room

Two proper king single beds make this the natural choice for friends, colleagues or relatives sharing without sharing a bed.

  • 2 king single beds
  • Sleeps 2

Queen + king single · sleeps 3

Family Room

A spacious option for up to three guests, combining a queen bed and king single with an accessible bathroom and rear patio.

  • 1 queen bed and 1 king single bed
  • Sleeps 3

Find the right fit

One question gets you to the right starting point.

Couple, colleagues, family or access requirements—the guide matches the way you are travelling to the most relevant room.

  • Verified sleeps and bed configurations
  • Real photography for every category
  • Direct booking in Marley’s Place’s own calendar

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What matters most for this stay?

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Getting here

The crossing is part of the plan—not a surprise at the end.

Start at Redland Bay, choose the passenger or vehicle ferry, then continue to 21 Canaipa Road. Current times and disruptions stay with the official operators.

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Map showing the ferry crossing from Redland Bay to Russell IslandRedland BayRussell Island
The Southern Moreton Bay Islands crossingPassenger and vehicle services depart from Redland Bay.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Aerial view over the Southern Moreton Bay Islands and winding blue waterways

Russell Island · Canaipa

Slow the pace. Keep the practical details easy.

Waterways, foreshore, island communities and ferry-connected day trips—balanced with the essentials that make the stay work.

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What guests consistently notice

Spotless, comfortable and remarkably easy.

Recent feedback repeatedly points to the standard of the rooms, quality of sleep, simple keyless arrival and convenience to the ferry and shops.

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Spotless presentation

Cleanliness is one of the strongest repeated themes in recent guest feedback

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Comfortable beds

Guests repeatedly mention the beds, pillows and quality of sleep

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Easy arrival

Keyless self-service check-in is praised as simple and efficient

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Close to the essentials

Guests value the proximity to the ferry, shops and local food options

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A chocolate Labrador puppy sitting among yellow wildflowers
Marley, the much-loved Labrador behind the name

A name with a real story

Warmth, loyalty and just enough wildness.

Marley’s Place carries the name of a spirited chocolate Labrador remembered for boundless energy, a call of “fetch ’em up” and a litter of twelve puppies.

Meet Marley

Know before you go

Straight answers before you cross the bay.

Rooms, ferry planning, check-in and accessibility—settled in one place before booking.

Where do I confirm current availability and pricing?

Use Marley’s Place’s official booking system. It is the source of truth for current availability, pricing and booking confirmation.

How do I reach Russell Island?

Russell Island is reached from Redland Bay by passenger ferry or vehicle ferry. Use Translink for current passenger services and SeaLink Bay Islands for current vehicle-ferry information.

Can I bring a vehicle?

Vehicle ferry services operate from Redland Bay. Check current bookings, fares, dimensions and travel requirements directly with SeaLink before leaving.

What are the room bed configurations?

Queen and Accessible Queen rooms have one queen bed and sleep two. Twin rooms have two king single beds and sleep two. The Family Room has one queen and one king single bed and sleeps three.

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is 10:00 am. The official tourism listing notes an 11:00 am late check-out may be available for a surcharge; confirm it before relying on it.

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