Moon River Motor Inn
Location: 159 Smith Street, Kempsey, au
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Scenic Riverside Location
Experience tranquility at Moon River Motor Inn, nestled alongside the picturesque Macleay River. Wake up to stunning views of the garden or river from your room, complete with free WiFi for your convenience.
Relaxation and Dining
Unwind with a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool before indulging in a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant. Savor a diverse menu and choose from a wide selection of wines and beers to complement your dining experience.
Comfortable Accommodation
Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV for your enjoyment. Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea with the provided facilities and relax in comfort during your stay.
Book your stay at Moon River Motor Inn for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Salt-water pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Shallow end
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Security alarm
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Snack bar/deli
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Garage
- Fishing nearby
- Swimming nearby
Rooms Available
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Executive Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Riverview Exec Room)
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
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Standard Room, Balcony (River View Room)
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
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Twin Room with River View
Offering lovely Macleay River views, this room has a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Standard Queen Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Twin Room
The twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (River View Twin Room)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
This self-contained apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a separate living room. There is a 40-inch smart TV.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Family Suite
This suite features garden views, 2 private bathrooms and 2 flat-screen TVs. Please note this room is not on the river-facing side of the property.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Additional bathroom
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Two Room Studio Apartment
This room features a kitchenette, dining area and 2 TVs. Please note this room is not on the river-facing side of the property.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
-
Executive Queen Room with River View
Offering lovely Macleay River views and an exit to the river bank, this room features a 32-inch TV, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Craig (7/5): cheap and clean - very clean weird toiletries
- catherine (8/5): Convenient comfy quiet - Always stay at Moon river when in Kempsey close to everything Restaurant food is great it’s nice and clean and beds super comfy It’s getting very run down
- Shari (9/5): Hidden gem of Kempsey - Clean room ,spacious . Well set up. Close view of river .picnic table out back .front and back door entrance and exit. Pool . Restaurant option Rooms are close together
- Richard (9/5): - Loved the location and the excellent restaurant on site. The tv was too small, not for the movies as much as for the icons to read.
- Kacy (10/5): - Easy check in and check out, very clean room, quiet, wonderful views to wake up to.
- Smits (7/5): -
- Guest (4/5): -
- Don (7/5): First time we had a problem here. We didn't chase up the staff that evening as we were tuired and wanted to sleep - We have stayed many times and love the location and usually clean pleasant rooms This time in Room 6 the carpet had several big stains and the bed sheet had two brown stains as well
- DANIELLE (7/5): -
- Don (8/5): -
- Scott Kempin (10/5): Value for money, great location, very quiet for a good nights sleep! - location and bed was great, really quiet! n/a
- Bonnie (7/5): Great stay, comfy, quiet, friendly staff and great location. - The location was great, right on the river and close to town but still quiet The motel looked a little run down, and when we first turned in the air conditioner it smelt horrible. After running it for a while the smell disappeared though.
- Fu-lai (8/5): - Big place for family of 6. Good location
- Harini (7/5): - we were there for an overnight stop. it suited what we needed which was a comfortable bed and clean bathroom. the riverview in the back was a bonus there was no fan and the AC was positioned in the wrong end of the room and did not cool effectively
- Accounts (5/5): It was comfortable and affordable, I'd stay there again. - Lovely beds and crisp linen. Cleanliness was good. Pool was nice and clear. Accomodating and easily accessible for trailers thanks. Fairly private and quiet, great outlook over the river. The lack of privacy with insufficient curtains - Room 19. Blinds don't count. I had to put the spare blanket over the dresser and over to the bathroom door as at 5 or 6am it was like sunbaking.
- Patrick (8/5): -
- Elizabeth (8/5): -
- Arthur (7/5): A good nights sleep - Location Old
- Deborah (9/5): An affordable stopover - The location backing on to the river and close to the centre of town is great. Get a riverfront room for a delightful morning coffee out the back door of your room
- Trudy (8/5): Ok for stopover - The river view It looks deserted.
- Trevor (9/5): -
- Mark (6/5): -
- Glenda (10/5): -
- Damien (8/5): -
- Damien (7/5): -
- Li (8/5): -
- Glenda (5/5): Don’t think I’d stay there again.Was also noisy. - Bed was ok,bathroom clean.The outlook of the river was lovely. I think they badly need to update their rooms.One of the cups was dirty when we went to use it!
- Joke (8/5): Great stop - Comfortable bed, nice location on the river, convenient. Good for an overnight stay. Basic bathroom but clean and tidy. Lights were quite bright when trying to get to sleep (they did turn off at some point) and the fridge was not really cold.
- Caoyonan (5/5): - bed comfy musty smell in room , not vaccumed under things , very dirty and dusty . Felt damp
- Chelsea (8/5): -
- Kate (7/5): -
- Graham (8/5): - Clean room and access to picnic table on the river bank Mown dry grass left on lawn
- Paul (10/5): Excellent, highly recommended - Great location , nice and quiet after a drive , and the restaurant was fantastic , best Chinese that I have eaten in years Nothing
- Jessicah (1/5): - Although it was a 1 night stay, unfortunatley it was disappointing. 1. When we arrived there was knives, forks and a toaster located right outside our hotel room door. 2. When we entered the room, the first thing we noticed was a hole in the bathroom door. It was clear someone had punched it. 3. The toilet was unable to flush properly. We did notify a staff member and was told someone will come up to check it out. They had arrived an hour later and toilet was still unflushable. 4. When it was bedtime we had a feeling to prop a chair up against the door, as well as our suitcase. Around about 9.30am the next morning, the Hotel Cleaner had used his key to try enter our room. As I was in the shower, my partner and child heard the sound of the keys going into the door. Although the chair and suitcase was propped up against the door, as well as the security door chain on lock, he was still able to open the door slightly. When he seen my partner and heard him, he then left immediatley. Our check out wasn't until 10am so we were really confused as to why they needed to come in early at that time. It felt invasive and not safe. 5. There was rubbish laying around in our car park spot 6. We did not receive a new, unopened packet of toilet paper. There was already a fully used roll hanging up when we first arrived. 7. And lastly, no hot water from the shower at all.
- Peter (7/5): Peaceful location next to the Hastings River. - Nice location right on the Hastings River. Morning coffee at table in a peaceful location. A roof fan would be a good idea.
- Lambourne (8/5): -
- Rebecca (5/5): Fair - Was in good location, Air conditioning didn’t work was so hot couldn’t sleep, cobwebs in room and toilet leaking
- Thomas (10/5): -
- Darrin (7/5): Enjoyable - Location was good staff friendly and bed comfortable Shower head was poor had to run around to get wet
- Kevin (6/5): -
- Bruce (5/5): Sorry we won't be coming back - The room was smaller than we were led to believe. The view from the back door was lovely There was only 1 spoon between the two of us. there was a toaster but no plates or knives to use with it. The restaurant was closed as the chef was called away for family reasons. The fridge was very small and as we were traveling we take a lot of perishable items that require refrigeration, there was not enough room for our food items. There was only 1 comfortable chair to sit on
- DEBRA (6/5): Was comfortable enough - The view over the river was very pleasant. A good location close to town. Rooms a little small. Lacking a few basics. No tea towels or wine glasses. When asking staff seemed to be the norms (not suppled).
- Pankaj (8/5): -
- Phillip (10/5): Felt like home! - Very peaceful and relaxing Nothing
- Mark (8/5): -
- Linda (8/5): -
- Suradha (10/5): We stayed here on the way to Gold Coast for a family holiday. Perfect and Standard motel for overnight stay. - Location, proximity to restaurants and food Clean beds and bathroom
- April (7/5): -
- Shane (10/5): Relax by the River - The staff and the location Rooms do need a update and great view great outdoor area but no wine glasses in room
- Jenny (8/5): -
- Gina (6/5): Please treat patrons who stay in the motel with respect, - I like the atmosphere near the river, and the cleanliness of the room I didn’t like the restaurant food, and how I was treated by staff at the restaurant it was a bad atmosphere.
- Cassandra (4/5): - I liked the location, the view of the river was beautiful.the price was good. The staff were lovely and friendly. It needs to be maintained. The space wasn’t clean, when we walked in first impression was a wonky picture (not a big deal but does affect impression) the room I was in the airconditioning didn’t work. I didn’t speak to staff about this because I was only staying one night and didn’t want to cause any drama.its a beautiful place just needs some maintenance.
- Jackie (7/5): - Location and river view Had to wash cups as they had spider webs all over them amd dust
- Roger (6/5): It was pleasant after a long 6-hour drive, it was quick to book in and settle in. - Quite, comfortable, views The times the restaurant closes in the evening and no offered breakfast
- Kaleb (10/5): -
- Deborah (8/5): -
- Owen (3/5): Average - N/A N/A
- Ruth (7/5): -
- Christina (8/5): - The Chinese restaurant was awesome!
- Jeffrey (4/5): Key wouldn’t open room door had to stay in another room, the Restaurant was supposed to be open on t - Room was ok, nothing to talk about The staff were quite rude, not very helpful
- Reschke (7/5): - The location was quiet , the river views were really good and the restaurant chinese was great. Parking and bit tricky if in 4WD but we managed ok. An older syle but reasonably comfortable , clean motel. The bed was only a double would have loved a queen. There was no microwave , plates or cutlery but a toaster and kettle provided , luckily we pack packed plates and cutlery when staying for more than one night. Tea towel and a dish cloth would ave been good too, just to clean up a little . Stayed 3 nights and they only clean on 3rd day if you staying for 4.
- Ashley (10/5): - Location N-A
- Bevan (9/5): -
- Bevan (9/5): -
- Melissa (9/5): A comfortable stay. -
- Degabriele (8/5): I would stay again for a short stay. - Comfortable bed, shampoo/body wash supplied. Netflix. Undercover parking. Had a swimming pool and chinese restaurant Needed a microwave in room to warm baby bottle. Curtains kept falling down.
- Lynn (9/5): -
- Wendy (3/5): Do not stay here. - Not much, the view was ok. I was in a room that was right next to the restaurant, so all I could hear all night ling was what must have been a compressor in their kitchen. I couldn't sleep in this place that says it is nice and quiet.
- Jacqui (3/5): - Clean, easy access. Easy parking . Bed comfortable. Water hot. Horrendous noise outside our room - 12 . Alike to a faulty generator. Noise started 0300hrs preventing sleep. Complaint made to management via email next day. No response another email. No response. Phonecall discussion which assured this would be forwarded to owner for refund. No response. Complaint made via booking.com currently in process. This room should not be booked. Very disappointing lack of action from management.
- Stuart (7/5): Stayed for 1 night and fulfilled our needs -
- Degabriele (7/5): Overall I would recommend this motel for a short stay. Nothing fancy but it was clean close to town - Comfortable beds. Hairdryer and soap provided. They had a swimming pool and a convenient chinese restaurant. We had an undercover carpark. There was no microwave to heat up a baby bottle in the smaller room. They need better curtain rods as the curtains kept falling down when you touched them.
- Laurel (8/5): Staff very helpful both before and after as we arrived late and key arranged for us. - 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.
- Margaret (9/5): -
- Susan (8/5): Short and sweet stop over - Location, and old motel charm. Lovely pool. Comfortable and nice pool, good location
- Ben (6/5): -
- Tania (5/5): ok for a short stay - It was ok for a short stay Could do with a bit of an upgrade. aircon was old and very noisy.
- ABHIK (10/5): - All rooms we booked were clean and comfortable. The view of the river is amazing along with sitting benches provided outside. The undercover parking for cars was very helpful during the weather season.
- YVONNE (6/5): -
- Beth (9/5): -
- Graeme (6/5): -
- Katrina (7/5): -
- Carol-ann (7/5): -
- Meryn (8/5): -
- Fico (8/5): Nice place - Pool and Restaurant A bit old facilities
- Wayne (8/5): -
- Carl (8/5): -
- Lynda (10/5): - Beds were comfortable, room was clean, pool was clean No smoke detector
- Tom (8/5): -
- Maryke (9/5): -
- Gordon (8/5): -
- P S (5/5): - The property was not clean, spiderwebs in many places.
- Kanwaljit (5/5): -
- Eleanor (5/5): - Uncomfortable bed , small television ,
- Lorinne (8/5): We stayed here as a stop from our trip from Sydney to the Gold Coast. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the room wa - Very tidy, comfortable beds. good location and good price. I think overall the place was good, I don’t really have anything bad to say.
- Gayathri (9/5): -
- Sue (7/5): Comfortable and chinese restaurant was great - The carpet in room 5 that we stayed in was filthy. Everything else was fine
- Paul (7/5): -
- Brian (4/5): Won’t stay again. - Not much. Pool fence broken and dangerous. Room had bugs. Dirty glasses. Bathroom old
- Robert (7/5): We regularly use this motel and will continue do so - Location is VG. Close to shops and nice riverfront outlook. Toilet paper excellent quality. Pool needs repair so it can be used.
- Doosan (9/5): -
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