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Moon River Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (FS - Family Suite)
Restaurant
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View Twin Room) | In-room dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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 this property

Moon River Motor Inn

Riverfront motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a bar
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

During your stay at Moon River Motor Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Kempsey Museum and a few minutes from Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Moon River Motor Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kempsey motel.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 142 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 421 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gerardette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Travelled with group
Spacious room. Very clean. Very comfortable bed. Lovely outdoor area overlooking river. No information in room about things to do in area and no information about places to eat. Disappointed we weren’t advised restaurant was closed. Overall a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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