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Moon River Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Restaurant
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (FS - Family Suite) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $112
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14

Explore the area

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159 Smith Street, Kempsey, NSW, 2440
  • Place, Kempsey Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kempsey Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪34 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(16 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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Moon River Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 462 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Previously I have always booked moon river without problems, but the last experience was uncalled for, being treated rudely by staff in the restaurant and delivery food to our table that had watered down smoked BBQ sauce and trying to pass it off as sweet and sour, plus the meat was undercooked. I felt discriminated against and treated poorly, I travel all the time and I will no longer use your motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely being on the river with the birdlife. Clean room & good location - good spot for a short stay. Pity the restaurant wasn't open as what a great spot for it on the river too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive. Smelly. Run down. Bugs. Not worth the price - our suite hotel in Brisbane was cheaper!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Navleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, room overlooking river plus restaurant on premises.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Pyrmont

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbearable noise from ac/water units directly outside the window. But no ac in the actual room. Had to keep it closed without cooling so it was sweltering. Just an unfortunate room, really.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was average. Lovely view of river. Bed sheet was stained/soiled.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location next to the river
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good basic clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were happy with our rooms. They were comfortable and clean for our overnight stay. The chinese restaurant on site had excellent food too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maree, Mudgee

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hand wash in container & didn’t get refilled even though we asked. The rooms could do with updating, also restaurant closed, which we went to last time & it was really good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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