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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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$101
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28

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159 Smith Street, Kempsey, NSW, 2440
  • Place, Slim Dusty Heritage Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hat Head Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (FS - Family Suite) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Apartment)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, Balcony (River View Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View Twin Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed 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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room With River View

  • Sleeps 3

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Queen Room Wih River View

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Moon River Motor Inn

3-star Kempsey motel with bar/lounge
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.

The motel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Kempsey motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Moon River Motor Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Moon River Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Moon River Restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Reviews

Moon River Motor Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 452 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel has a magnificent location, with direct access to the riverside, which offers astonishing views of the Maclay river and the opposite bank. It is close to shops, and the main town centre. It is an older style property, but has a great, family vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mick

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated. Expensive for the quality. Not very hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a st been through a flood. But still clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Edgell

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stains on carpet, missing vertigal blind blade, curtains that dont block out front porch light, restaurant advertised clearly not operating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern, so for this price point the standard was exceptional. It felt safe and the staff were helpful and friendly. The restaurant is quality also!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda, ORANGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay option
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quiet location (even though it is next to a main road and near a Service Station), but it is a bit too far to walk to the shopping centre. It has a pleasant view of the river with several picnic tables (with easy access from a back door of the most units). The Chinese Restaurant had a good selection of food and an average selection of drinks (licensed).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice Lovely view of river
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Cleanliness
It is i’
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Restaurant is very good

The location along the river is beautiful. The Chinese restaurant the food and service is excellent. The room is basic & clean. No shampoo & conditioner The pool was green ,though area had a lot of rainfall . Only minimal coffee, I had to ask for 2 more sachets. No wine glasses which would have been nice only small vegimite glasses . Location is good .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs work

Bed comfortable, no microwave or plates but a toaster. Carpet worn and torn, needs repair. Shower handle fell off but shower was hot. Very basic and not to cost standsrd
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfy pillows need to be more fluffy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very functional layout, friendly staff, the river view is amazing in the morning. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old and needed a lot of work on it to bring it up to decent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Home Away From Home. Perfect Half Way Point Stop For a Road Trip !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very run down property and at $220 a night we suggest you look elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024