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.
Crescent Head Country Club - 23 min drive - 13.7 miles
Hat Head Beach - 29 min drive - 20.3 miles
Hat Head National Park - 30 min drive - 16.9 miles
Horseshoe Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 21.0 miles
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 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)
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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
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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
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
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Moon River Motor Inn Kempsey
Moon River Motor Inn Motel Kempsey
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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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.
Sylvia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Ronald J
Business traveler
Jun 18, 2024
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
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.
Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff. Great Chinese restaurant.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Lee
Jun 9, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Lee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Ian
May 11, 2024
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.
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.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Kathrina
Apr 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay, need a restaurant for breakfast options.
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.
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.
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