Park Drive Motel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Kempsey motel

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Family Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
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Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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161 Smith St, Kempsey, NSW, 2440
  • Slim Dusty Heritage Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Crescent Head Country Club
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

Apartment

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

Family Twin Room

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

Deluxe Queen

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

Standard Twin

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 269 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

Small Family Room

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

About the neighborhood

Kempsey

In Kempsey .You'll find Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park and Kempsey Museum within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel. Also, Kempsey Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Slim Dusty Heritage Centre is within 6 miles (10 km).

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
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • South West Rocks Country Club - 36 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tumblegum Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Park Drive Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Kempsey motel
As a guest of Park Drive Motel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kempsey motel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Park Drive Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. This Kempsey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: AUD 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is Park Drive Motel to the airport?

Park Drive Motel is 29.1 mi (37-min drive) away from the Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Park Drive Motel?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Park Drive Motel on Sep 7, 2025 start from $86.98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Park Drive Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Park Drive Motel.

How close is Park Drive Motel to the beach?

This motel is 13.9 mi (24-min drive) from Killick Beach.

Does Park Drive Motel offer free breakfast?

Park Drive Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Park Drive Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Park Drive Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Park Drive Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Park Drive Motel have a pool?

Park Drive Motel does not have a pool.

Does Park Drive Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Park Drive Motel to downtown Kempsey?

Park Drive Motel is 0.7 mi away from Kempsey.

Park Drive Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 403 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible! Don’t stay here, the room smell was disgusting and the air conditioner was only just working.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Harold

Traveled with group
Good checkin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stafford

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

Natasha

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Upper Brookfield

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly - and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

mingqing

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not clean,old and poor facilities. noise from other room,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025