Your Questions, Answered

  • Located on Boonah’s High Street, The Commercial Hotel Boonah - affectionately known as the Commie - is a heritage Queenslander pub established in 1905 and a true heart of the town.

    Proudly owned by Brisbane-based Ghanem Group Hospitality since 2022, the family-run group also operates venues across Brisbane and Melbourne, alongside their Tarome farm, home to cattle and natural springs that support the hotel’s sustainable approach.

    Thoughtfully restored in 2025, the pub now features 10 guest rooms, Federation filigree details and the iconic public bar, blending old-fashioned hospitality with modern comforts including air conditioning, an upgraded kitchen, accessible facilities, plus an on-site gaming room and bottle shop.

  • Check In: We hope that you found the check in process smooth. Please use your code to access the afterhouse street door, and internal pub door, near the pool table, when the hotel is open.

    Please note that when the hotel is closed, the downstairs area is alarmed and under surveillance. You are able to use the Park Street entrance for after hours access.

    Keyless Entry: For more information on how to unlock your room door and use keyless entry, click HERE.

    Check Out: Checking out is simple. You don't need to do anything. Leave the room as your found it and close the door behind you.

    All guests must check-out by 10am, additional fees may apply for late departures.

    Late check out is subject to availability, and must be requested with the front desk on the day prior to departure. Approval depends on occupancy levels and housekeeping schedules. Additional fees may apply.

    After Hours Access

    Access to  your accommodation is via a side entrance to the hotel on Park Street, between the brewery and the bistro. Use your pin code to access the door. A sign on the door will read: 

    ACCOMMODATION

    PRIVATE ENTRY - IN-HOUSE GUESTS ONLY

    Fire Safety

    Smoke alarms are located in each room and common areas. Please follow the evacuation plan located in your room and in common areas.

  • Address: 39 High Street, Boonah, QLD 4310

    Reception Phone Number: (07) 5463 1024

    After Hours On Site Contact: (07) 5463 1024

    Select accommodation once prompted. Your call will be forwarded to the after hours duty manager.

  • Network Name: Commercial Hotel Guest

    Password: St@yinBoonah

  • We are a smoke-free property throughout; no smoking or vaping anywhere onsite.

    Kindly keep noise to a minimum, and stick to the maximum guests per room, replacements for missing items may be charged to your card).

    For guest privacy and safety, non-staying visitors aren't permitted on the accommodation floors, rooms or balconies.

    Sorry, no pets (service animals welcome as per Australian legislation).

    We reserve the right to ask guests to leave if conduct affects safety, security or other guests enjoyment.

  • In an emergency, please dial 000.

    For non-emergency health advice, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)

    Local Medical Services

    Boonah Hospital | 11-17 Leonard Street, Boonah

    Open 24/7

    Footes’ Pharmacy | 82 High Street, Boonah

    Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, Saturday 8.30am - 12.00pm

    Fassifern Pharmacy | 2 Church Street, Boonah

    Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, Saturday 8.30am - 12.00pm

    First-aid kit is located in the Public Bar.

  • Settle in and make yourself at home. Here’s how everything works to ensure a comfortable stay.

    Air-Conditioning & Heating

    Centrally controlled. If your room feels too warm or cool, please contact our team for adjustment.

    Smart TV & Streaming

    Hisense 40A4QUA. The e-manual is available via the TV settings menu.

    Hairdryer

    Located in the wardrobe or desk drawer.

    Iron & Ironing Board

    An iron and ironing board is provided in all ensuite rooms. 

    One set is available in the hall for Queen room guests' use. Please return to hallway when finished.

    Coffee Machine

    Lavazza machine and pods are provided, enjoy a complimentary cup on us.

    Housekeeping

    Daily servicing commences from 10am. Extra towels, pillows or toiletries are available from the front bar.

    Laundry

    No in-house laundry service. A laundromat is located at 16 Yeates Ave (3-minute walk), open daily 4am–11pm.

    Lighting

    Hallway lights are motion-activated and switch off automatically.

    Balcony Access

    Accessible exclusively to guests staying in Rooms 8, 9 and 10.

  • Clock Radio

    This FM clock radio will charge your mobile device while you sleep, and wake you with a gently rising alarm tone, or radio station. There’s also a sleep timer, so you can fall asleep listening to the radio too.

    Setting the Alarm

    1. Ensure the device is in standby mode.

    2. Press and hold AL1 or AL2 for 2 seconds to enter alarm settings.

    3. Press HR to set the hour and MIN to set the minute.

    4. Press AL1 or AL2 to confirm the time.

    5. Press < > to select the alarm source (buzzer or FM radio).

    6. Press AL1 or AL2 again to confirm

    Using the Radio

    1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.

    2. Press < > (HR / MIN buttons) to adjust the frequency, or hold for 2 seconds to automatically scan for stations.

    3. To store a preset: Press and hold PRESET for 2 seconds, select the number with < >, and press PRESET again.

    ATM: Located in the Public Bar at the front of the hotel.

    Free guest parking : Adjacent to the hotel on Yeats Avenue and Park Street.

    Live music & performances : Held in the beer garden. Visit our social pages for current artists and set times.

  • We’re a boutique hotel with a big soul, and nowhere is that more evident than in our food and drink From our lively public bar, to the ground‑floor bistro, and adjacent beer garden and microbrewery - Boonah Brewing Co – you’ll find bottomless old-fashioned hospitality within our doors.

    Dine in the bistro or our spacious beer garden overlooking the working brewery, where an ever-changing line-up of brews is crafted using pure spring water from underground aquifers. Not only is the water local, but the by-products from brewing feed our family farm’s cattle, completing a true paddock-to-pint experience that makes every beer and every bite taste a little better in Boonah.

    Our bistro menu celebrates a sustainable farm-to-fork philosophy, with pub classics like deep-pan pizza, burgers, and steaks. Every dish highlights the Scenic Rim, including our UltraBlack Native Angus beef from our family farm in Tarome.

    Open Tuesday to Sunday, the bistro is a favourite with locals and visitors alike, so we recommend booking ahead or chatting with our team.

  • Boonah is a charming country town in the heart of the Scenic Rim and home to around 2,500 people. Rich in natural beauty and farming history, there is plenty to explore during your stay. Check out for more:

    Destination Scenic Rim (www.destinationscenicrim.com)

    Visit Scenic Rim (www.visitscenicrim.com.au)

    Breakfast & Nearby Cafes 

    Fresh-air fuelled breakfast appetites can be taken care of at a number of cafes that are just a short stroll from the Hotel. Our recommendations include:

    Or hop in the car for a short drive to:

  • Boonah Taxi

    P: 07 3838 4444

    Scenic Rim Transport | Bookings essential

    P: 07 5463 0222

    Courtesy Bus

    $50 flat rate for use of the entire 12-seater bus.

    Transfers are available at all times, excluding between: Friday 3.30-5pm, Saturday 3-4pm & 5-6pm.

    To make a booking, reach out to the team at the bar, or call 07 5463 1024.

    EV Charging

    Pre-bookings essential, private pay-as-you-go charging station at Old Church Bed & Breakfast, 438 Milford Rd, Milford QLD 4310 [0459 597 085]

  • Explore the Scenic Rim like a local with a few of our favourite recommendations.

    Explore Boonah’s High Street

    Browse charming country boutiques, bookshops, gift stores, cafés and bakeries right on your doorstep.

    Boonah Golf Club

    Play 9 holes across 18 tee blocks and 6,069 metres of lush fairways.

    Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm

    Just a 12-minute drive from Boonah, enjoy picturesque scenery, an award-winning restaurant, and cellar door tastings.

    The Emporium Kalbar

    Explore antiques, collectables, jewellery, and locally handcrafted, sustainable items in the historic Wiss Emporium building.

    Summer Land Camels

    25 minutes from Boonah, feed and ride camels or tour the camel milk processing facilities.

    Sunflowers On Kent

    A 10-minute drive through Kalbar brings you to seasonal sunflower fields open to visitors during bloom.

    Boonah Country Markets

    Held at Springleigh Park on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month (7am–12pm), featuring plants, bric-a-brac, and local produce.

    Friday Flicks

    Catch the latest movies at Boonah Cultural Centre, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, with a new surround sound system and digital screen.

  • Boonah’s busy High Street and surrounds will take care of essentials you may need during your stay, including:

    Note: Trading hours listed may vary on weekends and public holidays.

  • We hope you love your stay at the Commercial Hotel Boonah and we can't wait to welcome you back to the Scenic Rim again soon. Until then, here are a few easy ways to stay connected: