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Dawson Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Motel in Lismore with free parking

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property grounds
Cleanliness standards
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Dawson Motor Inn, in the business district, feels worlds away with its garden and seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can lounge in the sun or browse free newspapers. Amenities include in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Dawson Motor Inn is in Lismore CBD, a neighborhood in Lismore. Lismore Workers Golf Club and Teven Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rotary Park Rainforest Remnant and Wilson Nature Reserve. Lismore Showgrounds and Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and skydiving nearby.
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25 Dawson Street, Lismore, NSW, 2480

What's nearby

  • Lismore Base Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lismore Workers Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Koala Care Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lismore Showgrounds - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Southern Cross University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lismore Station - 3 min drive
  • Lismore, NSW (LSY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mary Gilhooleys - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crema Espresso - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Dawson Motor Inn

Upscale motel located in Lismore CBD
Dawson Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Dawson Motor Inn offer comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch HDTVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and toasters

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  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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 (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1965
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 seasonal pool will be open from January to December

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Dawson Motor Inn
Dawson Motor Inn Lismore
Dawson Motor Lismore
Dawson Motor Inn Motel
Dawson Motor Inn Lismore
Dawson Motor Inn Motel Lismore

Frequently asked questions

Does Dawson Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dawson Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dawson Motor Inn?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dawson Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dawson Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Dawson Motor Inn located?

Located in Lismore CBD, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lismore Regional Gallery and Lismore Produce Market. Lismore Base Hospital and Lismore Car Boot Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lismore Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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