Park Drive Motel

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Family | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reception
Standard Twin | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $92
$83 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

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161 Smith St, Kempsey, NSW, 2440
  • Place, Kempsey Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kempsey Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Small Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kempsey

With a stay at Park Drive Motel in Kempsey, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park and Kempsey Museum. .This motel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kempsey Golf Club and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Slim Dusty Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Kempsey Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kempsey Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Slim Dusty Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • The Old Lodge Gallery Emporium - 12 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kempsey Station - 2 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kempsey Health Foods - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lou's Café Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tumblegum Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Park Drive Motel

Park Drive Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. This Kempsey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: AUD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Park Drive Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 432 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are spotless; nice to have a microwave in the room; even armchairs .. walking distance to the town. Everything you could want in a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean, good air con.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a family room with 2 queen beds so it was spacious for us (a couple). Clean and comfortable. This budget motel is well worn but still comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Motel was old but very clean. Receive a code to open a key safekey for the key. It was a very comfortable room and quiet, no traffic noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Room was spacious, aircon worked well and it was comfortable for an overnight stay. We got there quite late and left early. No complaints :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Good overnight stay

Quiet and clean. Good for travel. Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Very clean and tidy inside. Beds very hard Staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and comfortable and would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness
God location for travellers with pets. Spacious rooms with good facilities. Overall very tired motel but functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and in reasonable condition. A little more maintenance needed on the door lock area. Good fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for an overnight stay - convenient and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air con was satisfactory. While the room , linen, towels etc were clean , the soap dispenser above the hand basin had soap, it did not work did not work The rubbish binns in both the ensuite and room had rubbish still therein from lrevious guest/s. Car park could have done with a bit of a cleanup
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot for an overnight stop with a pet. The room was spotless and had everything needed for a good rest when driving between Brisbane and Sydney
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable , walk to riverside restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Amenities
Convient and affordable stop on drive up the coast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Fridge not cold, biscuirs old an brokwn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kebbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and accomodating staff, good pit stop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stafford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient stop-over when driving from Sydney to Brisbane.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great

Great spot to stay, very clean, spacious room for the family. Friendly, helpful staff. Lots of parking. We had a trailer with us and they had space for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly - and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Good clean budget motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it was pretty central to most shops and places to dine out..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy to use good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly and fresh milk for coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025