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Park Drive Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Kempsey with free parking

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Family Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Park Drive Motel offers travelers a tranquil garden setting with in-room WiFi. Enjoy practical amenities like laundry facilities and self parking, making local exploration easier. Guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff and scenic surroundings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Queen | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Small Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Family | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Twin | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Queen | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Apartment | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kempsey is home to Park Drive Motel. Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park and Kempsey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kempsey Golf Club and Crescent Head Country Club. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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161 Smith St, Kempsey, NSW, 2440

What's nearby

  • Slim Dusty Heritage Centre - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Crescent Head Country Club - 23 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Smoky Cape Lighthouse - 32 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Hat Head Beach - 33 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sally’s Cafe & Espresso Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Park Drive Motel

Property highlights
Park Drive Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Park Drive Motel have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and mini fridges

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Exterior

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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

  • 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: 7:00 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 - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Park Drive Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Park Drive Motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of AUD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Park Drive Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Park Drive Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Park Drive Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Park Drive Motel located?

Situated in Kempsey, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park, Kempsey Museum, and Kempsey Golf Club. Slim Dusty Heritage Centre and Maria National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kempsey Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Park Drive Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 410 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Cecilia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run-down motel in a seedy area. Room reeked of smoke despite being labelled as non-smoking, there were stains on the sheets and we were bitten by bugs in bed at night. Photos in ad do not represent the actual motel. We were offered to change to a different room, but judging by the ashtrays outside every room such an exercise would have been been futile, and it was 10pm at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I wanted to stay in a caravan park, I would have booked one. Front door did not lock properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Quaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only downside is weird and unfortunate powerpoint placement. would recommend bringing an extension lead if you have one. Otherwise, quite nice and serviceable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older motel with torn curtains but comfy beds & good heating. Area around property quite average but also aware they've recently suffered the floods which has left mud & damage around. Overall fit our needs for a night's sleep while on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

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

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robyn

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

Noisy dogs staying

Upon arriving it was found that the hotel is an animal friendly hotel This was evident with the amount of dog fur on the floor and in the bathroom There were dogs staying that were barking constantly. When discussed with reception he said that the owners had been spoken to regarding their noisy dogs Evidently he didn't speak to the dogs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

darron

Disliked: Amenities
No remote for the tv, only given a towel for the shower - no bathmat or face washer. Bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Amenities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The office was closed. Checked in by phone and told where to find the key. Large crates of used bed linen left outside by stairs. Smoking (supposedly) not permitted in rooms (which smelt) but only outside on balconies? Room was tidy and clean but the motel is old and appeals to truckers and trades people. 2.5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times to break up our drive between Canberra and Brisbane. It is great that you can have pets. It is always clean, quiet and easy to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Motel is dated with poor noise controls in place compounded by barking dog in adjoining room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kebbeth

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

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception communicated any queries and problems during our travels and had no problems allowing us to pay for late checkout the following day. Bed, lounge and pillows were all comfortable and its close to shops. The only downside was we could hear every footstep and other noises from the room upstairs. Saying that this will definitely be my motel of choice when in Kempsey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I know that recent floods have affected Kempsey, but the condition of the property was sub standard. The room was great, didn't see any staff. Was unable to have showers as their wasn't any hotwater. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

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

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