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Pleasant Way River Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront motel in Nowra with free parking

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Pleasant Way River Lodge sits alongside the water, creating a peaceful atmosphere with its garden setting and welcoming bar. Guests can cool off in the swimming pool, use in-room WiFi to stay connected, or venture out to discover activities in the surrounding area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Two Bedroom Family Suite (5 People) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Suite (5 People)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Two Bedroom Family Suite (4 People) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Suite (4 People)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Queen | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Single Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Studio | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Studio | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
9 Pleasant Way, Nowra, NSW, 2541

What's nearby

  • Nowra Aquatic Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stockland Nowra - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Meroogal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nowra Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nowra Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 18 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surah Korean BBQ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemans Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LEAF in Nowra - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Boy Doughnut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Pleasant Way River Lodge

Upscale motel by the river
Pleasant Way River Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pleasant Way River Lodge include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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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

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 7 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 available for AUD 20.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pleasant Way River Lodge Nowra
Comfort Inn Pleasant Way Hotel
Comfort Inn Pleasant Way Hotel Nowra
Comfort Inn Pleasant Way Nowra
Comfort Inn Nowra
Nowra Comfort Inn
Pleasant Way Motel Nowra
Pleasant Way River Nowra
Pleasant Way Nowra
Pleasant Way Motel Nowra Shoalhaven
Pleasant Way
Pleasant Way River
Pleasant Way River Lodge Motel
Pleasant Way River Lodge Nowra
Pleasant Way River Lodge Motel Nowra

Frequently asked questions

Is Pleasant Way River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pleasant Way River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pleasant Way River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pleasant Way River Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Pleasant Way River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Nowra Aquatic Park and Stockland Nowra. Nowra Museum and Nowra Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Pleasant Way River Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 650 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alafita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff . Comfortable clean room. Will definitely stay there again. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, it has everything you need even a microwave and its clean and comfy
Front of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Great little motel, well presented, modern, clean and comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great place to stop in Nowra

Very clean, super comfortable beds, friendly check-in with good tips on the local area. Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness
The room met our needs….warm
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find,friendly staff and rooms are very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in a quiet area but close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean set in a quiet area. Ok for a 1 night stop over if you're traveling along the coast road
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great coffee shop on premises with yummy food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Great place

Enjoyed our stay, nice and quiet, very clean 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Movindra Sajiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation for the price and everything was easy and place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the river and quiet, the staff were very helpful with an early check-in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Obily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great after-hours check-in. Room was great value with excellent, clean and comfortable facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Comfortable

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Clean well looked after property, easy late night checkin and the staff were friendly. The indoor pool was a nice surprise and location to the river for an early morning walk was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sagar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nischal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasanth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Efficient check in and out. Location is great (very close to the river). The best was the onsite cafe - the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and very helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable and everything i needed was supplied. The little cafe was lovely for breakfast and their home made goodies were delicious. Would highly recommend this little motel to anyone who is looking for an overnight stay in Nowra
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gaye

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

TERRIBLE

This is the most overpriced motel I have ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was simply renovated with good storage and lighting in the room. Liked that we had a dedicated parking spot. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian and Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was pleasant, the shower was good, the bead was comfortable, the area was noise.

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