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4.4 out of 5

"Functional. Comfortable. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 09 Jan 2022

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Hotel Description

Dawson Motor Inn places you in the center of Lismore, within just a 15-minute stroll of Lismore Regional Gallery and Lismore Produce Market. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and LCD TVs.

Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-star Lismore hotel include Lismore Base Hospital and Lismore Car Boot Market.

Family Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Dawson Motor Inn ratings based on 103 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Dawson Motor Inn

Everyone (66) Couples (15) Family (17) Other (1)
5 out of 5
Functional. Comfortable.

Posted by on 9 Jan. 2022

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5 out of 5
Thankyou for having us, was a nice modern room, staff were inviting and friendly

Posted by on 3 Nov. 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Feb. 2021

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5 out of 5
Friendly people and great service, close to town wi

Posted by on 11 Dec. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Jan. 2021 by Dianne

Thanks for your review

4 out of 5
The property was clean and well located. Had to make one of the Beds

Posted by on 7 Feb. 2020

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2 out of 5
The room was too small, the cost for what we got was ridiculous, the cleaning was poor

Posted by on 18 Nov. 2019

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5 out of 5
Friendly staff, happy to help, clean rooms and great food

Posted by on 15 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Aug. 2019 by Nicole

Thank you for the wonderful review.

5 out of 5
Privacy respected. Have stayed there before a d will again if visiting.

Posted by on 29 Jun. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Aug. 2019 by Nicole

Thank you for the wonderful review

5 out of 5
Clean, modern, large rooms! Good people run the place. Definitely the best choice in the area.

Posted by on 22 Apr. 2019

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4 out of 5
Would prefer to have a couch to sit on while watching tv

Posted by on 15 Apr. 2019

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Property Features

Dawson Motor Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Dawson Motor Inn also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lismore hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1965
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Train station: Lismore Station (2.1 km / 1.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking, extended parking, and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Dawson Motor Inn offers 21 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 24-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

  • Dining room
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining
  • HD television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • First-run movies
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave available
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Hotel Names

  • Dawson Motor Inn
  • Dawson Motor Inn Lismore
  • Dawson Motor Lismore
  • Dawson Motor Inn Motel
  • Dawson Motor Inn Lismore
  • Dawson Motor Inn Motel Lismore

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.

National Rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.