3 Star Hotel

Moon River Motor Inn

159 Smith Street, Kempsey, Australia View Map

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Moon River Motor Inn

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Located alongside the Macleay River, Moon River Motor Inn offers accommodations with free WiFi and views of garden or river. Guests can have a dip in the outdoor pool, followed by a casual meal at the on-site restaurant. It serves a varied menu, as well as a wide selection of wine and beer. All rooms have air conditioning, a refrigerator and flat-screen TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Kempsey town center is a 15-minute walk from Moon River Motor Inn, while Kempsey Railway Station and Kempsey District Hospital are less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Port Macquarie Airport is 40 minutes’ drive away. All rooms feature hygenic triple bed sheeting 20 minute drive to scenic towns like Crescent Head and South West Rocks On-site parking for extra cars, trailers, coaches and light trucks. No credit card surcharges.

702 Reviews

7.3Good
Cleanliness
7.7
Staff
7.6
Location
8.4

What Guests Say

  • “I left some clothes behind in the wardrobe and these were tracked down for me and available to family who picked up a week later. Thanks.”
  • “Very clean and tidy, the staff were really helpful. We had the smoke alarm beeping in the night and the staff came and removed it so we…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Twin Room with River View1/4

Twin Room with River View

302 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Three-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Three-Bedroom Apartment

1077 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single or 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Standard Queen Room1/3

Standard Queen Room

259 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Chocolate or cookies
Family Suite1/4

Family Suite

517 sqft • 2 Queen, 1 Single

  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Body soap
Twin Room1/3

Twin Room

259 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Chocolate or cookies
Executive Queen Room with River View1/4

Executive Queen Room with River View

302 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    7.3
    Good

    Based on 702 reviews

    Location

    8.4

    Cleanliness

    7.7

    Staff

    7.6

    Overall Quality

    7.2

    Pros +

    • I left some clothes behind in the wardrobe and these were tracked down for me and available to family who picked up a week later. Thanks.
    • Very clean and tidy, the staff were really helpful. We had the smoke alarm beeping in the night and the staff came and removed it so we could sleep.
    • The bed was comfortable

    Cons -

    • All good.
    • xx
    • The place was clean but old and shabby, in disrepair. A microwave toaster and kettle were provided but no crockery or cutlery. They advertise a restaurant onsite, but it wasn't open. The pool was empty. The bed was comfy but I was bitten by insects all night. The only way for fresh air was a door open to a river bank, no security.
    Business Traveler (52)Solo Traveler (105)Traveling as Couple (311)Family with Young Children (182)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (13)Group Traveler (40)Total (954)
    8LaurelPosted on: 1-11-2026

    I left some clothes behind in the wardrobe and these were tracked down for me and available to family who picked up a week later. Thanks.

    All good.

    7RussellPosted on: 12-28-2025

    Very clean and tidy, the staff were really helpful. We had the smoke alarm beeping in the night and the staff came and removed it so we could sleep.

    xx

    4SheriPosted on: 10-3-2025

    The bed was comfortable

    The place was clean but old and shabby, in disrepair. A microwave toaster and kettle were provided but no crockery or cutlery. They advertise a restaurant onsite, but it wasn't open. The pool was empty. The bed was comfy but I was bitten by insects all night. The only way for fresh air was a door open to a river bank, no security.

    7RuthPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Quiet and easy to find

    Rooms were a bit musty but it had been raining heavily for weeks.

    7CarolynPosted on: 4-27-2025

    The chines restaurant The locality

    Very minimalistic - no milk suppliedNo cutlery or crockery provided to eat our meal we purchased from the restaurant there

    6RebeccaPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Very large and spacious.

    Could have been cleaner. Unwanted guest (see photo)

    3MartinPosted on: 4-26-2025

    disapointing

    we arrived at 1.30 pm instead of 2 and told to go away and come back at 2pm the staff member was not very polite and could see i was not happy being sent away for 30mins and was very sarcastic. I would never go back there for this reason

    7MichaelPosted on: 4-25-2025

    Location

    No milk and no explanation why (They had run out we discovered the next day)

    8YvonnePosted on: 4-23-2025

    Room was comfortable. Beautiful scenery. Opportunity to buy dinner there at reasonable price

    6ChithraPosted on: 4-22-2025

    For the rate the room was alright considering it was long weekend -

    however there were few moths on the ceiling and in the bathroom as wellAlso the positioning of the lamp over the single bed was very uncomfortable my son

    7DonPosted on: 4-22-2025

    LocationGreat mattressPlenty of storage

    Aircon heater could not warm up the roomNo freezer in frig to make icereading light on roof a problem for partners

    10VirginiaPosted on: 4-22-2025

    Very comfy bed. Short walk to their chinese restaurant. Quiet location.

    Really can't find anything I didnt like.Would definitely stay again when I am travelling down to Sydney

    3AbhinavPosted on: 4-19-2025

    Property was clean but there was bad smell all around.

    Very bad smell around the room and in bathroom

    7PeterPosted on: 4-16-2025

    Good facilities and was able to access room outside of normal hours.

    Trying to find motel - needs to have a sign lighted at night on the main road.

    5ReganPosted on: 4-12-2025

    The shower

    The rooms were outdated and service was poor. When we arrived we walked into our room and it was dirty and when we told the staff they didn’t seem to care. When I asked for milk they didn’t give us the milk.

    6KenPosted on: 3-31-2025

    the room was clean and bed was comfy

    Rooms are a bit dated and could use an update

    7LesleyPosted on: 3-30-2025

    The bed was extremely comfortable and the onsite restaurant was great.

    The tap fitting in the bathroom leaked

    9LisaPosted on: 3-30-2025

    Friendly helpful staff. Quiet location. Restaurant has lovely food.

    7DebraPosted on: 3-27-2025

    room was clean, bed comfortable and good linen. Room was surprisingly quiet Tick :)

    Room was a bit dated but still comfortable

    8ByronPosted on: 3-27-2025

    Quiet comfy rooms with clean amenities, beds were good, got a good nights sleep.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Salt-water pool

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    Moon River Motor Inn

    159 Smith Street, Kempsey

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