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
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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161 Smith St, Kempsey, NSW, 2440
  • Place, Slim Dusty Heritage Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hat Head Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Small Family Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Family

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Twin

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

Standard Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kempsey

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park, Park Drive Motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kempsey Museum. This 22-room, 3.5-star motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like balconies, coffee makers, and TVs.

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 walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sally’s Cafe & Espresso Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lou's Café Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Park Drive Motel

Motel in Kempsey with free parking
Guests staying at Park Drive Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
32-inch TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Balconies, coffee makers, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for AUD 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Park Drive Motel?

Park Drive Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of Park Drive Motel?

This motel is located in Kempsey, close to Kempsey Museum, Slim Dusty Heritage Centre, and Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park. Kempsey Golf Club is also within a driving distance of 2.7 mi.

Is there parking available at Park Drive Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Park Drive Motel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Park Drive Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Park Drive Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Park Drive Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Park Drive Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Park Drive Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Park Drive Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Park Drive Motel for a fee of AUD 15 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Park Drive Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Park Drive Motel?

The closest major airport to Park Drive Motel is Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ), which is 29.1 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Park Drive Motel?

Yes, every guestroom at Park Drive Motel comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Park Drive Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 409 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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Mrs J C

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pat

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Erin

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

Gavin

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

6/10 Okay

darron

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Fleur

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Josh

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

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Adela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

stewart

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really noisy at night paper thin walls people upstairs stomping around massive red cockroach in the room stunk of smoke room not very dark
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no supports in shower for elderly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable & quiet

Cleaning & condition should have been better. Importantly, room, bathroom spacious & and comfortable, quiet location. Overall no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Bloke at the front desk was a nice bloke but that’s where it ended unfortunately. I wish I’d spent the extra money and driven the extra 50 kays to Port.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

6/10 Okay

Brett

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Bradley, Lambton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problems
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dieu

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Traveled with family
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

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought there was a minimum standard. This property should not be available through these apps. Online photos show beds that present well but does not show the state of the rooms. Bed was hard and old. Curtains were ripped off halfway up the windows. No bedside table. Door to room was damaged. The handle to open the door was actually a doorstop. Very Tacky.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dallas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025