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Moon River Motor Inn

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (FS - Family Suite)
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool
Restaurant
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View Twin Room) | In-room dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
159 Smith Street, Kempsey, NSW, 2440
  • Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park
    5 min drive
  • Kempsey Golf Club
    6 min drive
  • Slim Dusty Heritage Centre
    7 min drive
  • Kempsey, NSW (KPS)
    15 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony (River View Room)

Standard Room, Balcony (River View Room)

Standard Room, Balcony (River View Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Riverview Exec Room)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Riverview Exec Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Apartment)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Apartment)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment - min. 3 nights)

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment - min. 3 nights)

Standard Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment - min. 3 nights)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View Twin Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View Twin Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (FS - Family Suite)

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (FS - Family Suite)

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (FS - Family Suite)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Kempsey

Located in Kempsey, Moon River Motor Inn is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Kempsey Museum and Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park. .This motel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kempsey Golf Club and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Slim Dusty Heritage Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Kempsey Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Crescent Head Country Club - 23 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Hat Head Beach - 29 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Hat Head National Park - 30 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Kempsey Station - 2 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lou's Cafe Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Depot Eat & Drink - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tumblegum Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Moon River Motor Inn

Riverfront motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a bar
Moon River Motor Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 24-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kempsey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at Moon River Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Moon River Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Moon River Restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Moon River Motor Inn Kempsey
Moon River Motor Inn
Moon River Motor Kempsey
Moon River Motor
Moon River Motor Inn Motel
Moon River Motor Inn Kempsey
Moon River Motor Inn Motel Kempsey

Moon River Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 414 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 414 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 414 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 414 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 414 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

indika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this room because it advertised breakfast and on site restaurant for evening meal. Neither were available. No toiletries were provided not even soap to wash hands after using toilet. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald J

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rural road trip
Poor maintenance of equipment undermines the experience. Food at restaurant is at the top tier in taste and presentation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an overnight stay on your way through it's a really good option. The rooms are a good size, the bed was very comfortable and the WiFi was good, although the bathroom was tiny but it does the job. It's also lovely in the morning to wake up right on the river and there are lots of picnic tables to sit at. There is also a Chinese restaurant onsite. The one staff member we dealt with wasn't particularly friendly but far from a deal breaker. Would happily stay here again on the way through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff. Great Chinese restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely river views . Good Chinese food in restaurant . Other food options in restaurant restricted. Small shower. Plastic shopping bag over smoke sensor (?) reason? No freezer in fridge and fridge did not lower temperatures significantly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite and safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lynell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, nice view of the river at the back of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy presentation, relaxing river outlook, excellent restaurant and service and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style motel in a beautiful location on the banks of the Hastings River. Set well back from the road so very quiet. Excellent quality Chinese Restaurant attached to the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathrina

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay, need a restaurant for breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The TV was not working kept pixilating. By the time I turned it on the office was closed so I didn’t complain to them about it. Very friendly at the front desk the motel is set way back from the road so it was nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
being on the riverbank was very calming & picturesque
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location riverfront property, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Xian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Eugenio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my overnight stay in a room with a view of the river and the restaurant which served a delicious sweet and sour pork. Definitely stay there again when I travel to Brisbane.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charged extra for early check in even though there was a room made up and ready,pool was dirty and full of dead bugs,grounds around the river were dirty untidy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

IAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheep place to stay
Carpet dirty ac not working properly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Chinese restaurant, the view of the river and the large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No microwave!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024