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Reviews of Fairway Lodge Motel

385 Macleay Valley Way, 2440 Kempsey, Australia

#3 of 10 hotels in Kempsey

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Review score

Based on 941 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good staff, good location for us and reasonable value for money given Australia's high prices
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location close to the Slim Dusty Museum and ease of access to continue our journey southward

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable and helpful friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Whilst the decor was dated, the room was very clean and bed comfortable. Suited our needs well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a bar to hang clothes but no hangers were provided. The small freezer section of the fridge didn't work so our eski bricks did not freeze over night. Didn't realise how close to the busy road the motel was but traffic didn't keep us awake at night.

    Staff were very helpful, room was a good size, even though we only stayed 2 nights clean towels were provided after the first night, bed was comfortable, location was good for our needs, excellent water pressure in the shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Pleasing stay for 1 night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Orientation of toilet in the bathroom.

    Property was very basic, but clean and comfortable. Bathroom was tiny and couldnt really sit on the toilet without spreading your legs wide and resting your head on the opposite wall. But everything else was generally pleasing. One aspect I did appreciate a lot was the location, just out of town and well off the highway made for a very quiet and enjoyable sleep. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    I liked it, if we stay in Kempsey again we would book here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit loud but to be expected on a main road, and the bathroom just smelt dirty. It looked perfectly clean but I think just because its such a small bathroom it didn’t smell great in there, but didn’t affect the room at all

    Was a cute motel, bed was insanely comfy. Lady at the front desk was nice, same with the cleaning staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The motel is well off the pacific highway and is therefore very quiet all night. There's a nice lot of kangaroos and wallabies in the morning which adds to the charm of the,area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The internet as individual passwords and logins and only gives to one equipment per person, i had a computer and a phone. So one of them i couldn´t use and i was traveling in business.

    The best thing was in the morning when we wake up, the garden on the back of the cabin was with a group of kangaroo´s just grazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Good spot for an overnighter on the way between Sydney and Brisbane.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water pressure in the shower.

    Undercover parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress had depressions and was a little uncomfortable. Blinds didn't cover all of window which left inside of room clearly visible to persons outside passing by

    Availability after a long drive

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Overall, the stay is amazing. We had a great sleep and we love the cookies too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv won’t connect to the internet connection provided. It would be nice to watch netflix for our kids after a long drive. Otherwise, everything else is perfect for our family.

    Easy communication and accessibility.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Fitted the bill for a overnight transit stop on the Sydney-Brisbane Road trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    pricing

    Left before breakfast-located close to the M1 on ramp

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Pricy but clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff member was not that helpful or nice. Motel was very pricy for one night. - Motel very out of town. Room basic.

    The room was clean, beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    NOT HAPPY WITH STAFF APPROACH
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Crazy parking rules if you have a trailer. First lady receptionist (dark hair) very polite and explained this ridiculous trailer parking rule with a reasoned approach. So, Just drove the car with trailer to the room to unload our fridge gear and bags for a few mins, then was planning to park the car/trailer back the 35 metres away......but even before I could start unloading, a grey haired (no dramas with grey hair!!!!) woman was into me about the car/trailer being there. Rude, arrogant, impolite, confronting with some ridiculous comments and without even politely checking my intentions to unload some heavy gear (which contained medical supplies!) for a few minutes then Park back away from the room. BE POLITE and CHECK IN A COUTEOUS MANNER IF YOUR WORKING IN A SERVICE INDUSTRY - NOT HAPPY!

    Clean, comfortable and easy access to highway.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was very average

    The location was suitable for an overnight stop going up the highway

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Thanks again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to get to

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    7.0
    It met our needs and was adequate, comfortable and well situated.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The decor is a little old, especially in the bathroom. TV was basic just FTA channels and we were not given the WIfi log in at check in. For some reason phone reception was poor and we are with Telstra.

    The location was good, just outside of the main town and easy to find. The room was clean and met our needs. The room was very spacious and the bedding comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    I was just passing through and needed a room. It fitted the bill admirably
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    A great overnight stop. Comfortable and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. All good.

    The motel was older, but in good condition and comfortable with both air conditioning and a ceiling-mounted fan. Also really liked that the room came with its own covered carport. It was a couple of kilometers from the centre of of town, but as it caters predominantly for travellers (with their own transport), this was not really an issue. For those heading north (i.e. towards Coffs Harbour, Brisbane. etc.), it is only about a kilometre from the entrance to the M1 north (i.e. you don't have to go all the way through Kempsey and out the other side before getting back on the highway).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    great - will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    great location opposite golf course - good size room - comfy bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning of the bathroom

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place. Lovely scenery. Near the australia zoo. Gorgeous fill8ng breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really lovely

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Good place for a stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, easy to check-in and checkout. Friendly staff, good value for the money paid.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy exhaust fan in bathroom.

    Nice surroundings.

    Stayed in February 2024

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