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The Buchanan 1894

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Parkes with free parking

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Front of property
Luxury Suite, Courtyard View | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Suite, Courtyard View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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41 Hill St, Parkes, NSW, 2870
  • Place, Memorial Hill Lookout
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooke Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Parkes Showgrounds
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Apartment, Garden View

Luxury Apartment, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
TV
Washing machine
Blackout curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Courtyard View

Luxury Suite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Garden View | Living area

Deluxe Studio Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, Pool View

Studio Suite, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Washing machine
Blackout curtains
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Parkes

At The Buchanan 1894 you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Memorial Hill Lookout and Bushmans Hill Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and washing machines. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and gas grills. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Parkes guest house include Cooke Park and Parkes Showgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • Memorial Hill Lookout - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cooke Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bushmans Hill Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parkes Showgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Henry Parkes Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Parkes Station - 15 min walk
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Railway Hotel Parkes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Parkes Services Club - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Buchanan 1894

Guesthouse in Parkes with free parking
As a guest of The Buchanan 1894, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Buchanan 1894 also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Parkes guest house.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Buchanan 1894 offers 4 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. This Parkes guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-76178

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Buchanan 1894?

Yep, The Buchanan 1894 has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Buchanan 1894?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Buchanan 1894 on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$241.66, 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 The Buchanan 1894 have a pool?

The Buchanan 1894 has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Buchanan 1894?

No, The Buchanan 1894 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Buchanan 1894?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Buchanan 1894?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Buchanan 1894 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic property but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
21st century comfort and amenities enveloped by 19th century ambience, superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ve
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation. Congratulations on the care and attention to a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025