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 | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment | In-room dining
View from property
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
161 Smith St, Kempsey, NSW, 2440
  • Slim Dusty Heritage Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Smoky Cape Lighthouse
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Queen

  • 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

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

Family Twin Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Queen

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin

  • 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

  • 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 - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Smoky Cape Lighthouse - 26 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • South West Rocks Country Club - 30 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Town Beach - 45 min drive - 31.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lou's Cafe Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Depot Eat & Drink - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tumblegum Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk

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.

Languages

English

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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
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 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 May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Park Drive Motel on May 31, 2025 start from $85.8, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 381 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Kanti

Traveled with family and small children
None
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Even though they had aired the room, it still smelt of mould. No fan in the room so ran the aircon all night with the windows open.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yaowu

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hairs on the beds, clearly not cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Archina

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aging property. Fine for stopover stays. Beds are not very comfortable, but the staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

2.5-3 stars.

Advertised as having a pool yet didn't have one working. Windows that opened to the balcony outside didnt have working locks. Had to have reception bring up a locking device to attach to the window.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late check-in couldn’t have been easier
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yuli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities (glasses, cutlery, iron, ironing board, microwave, etc) were good. Bed sheets were clean, room smelled fresh. Good value for money overall. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg, Upper Brookfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Janette

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donelle

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

6/10 Okay

Sjaak

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was reasonably clean, although quite old. Unfortunately an upstairs room with too many smokers congregating on the balcony outside our room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A simple and clean place to stay. Property is older and could use some updating but is clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Parkwood

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Door had large gap ar base no seal.. mice snakes could enter the room. Ceiling has lots of spiders in the cornice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Nice n quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kebbeth

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