Fairway Lodge Motel

The motel is a bit older, but in good condition, reasonably priced, and comfortable with both air conditioning and a ceiling-mounted fan. It also has a decent fridge, microwave, and toaster, etc. I also really liked that the room came with its own covered carport. It is a couple of kilometers from the centre of of town, but as it caters predominantly for travellers (with their own transport), this is not really an issue. For those heading north (i.e. towards Coffs Harbour, Brisbane. etc.), it is only about a kilometre from the entrance to the M1 north (i.e. you don't have to go all the way through Kempsey and out the other side before getting back on the highway).

I keep going back to the Fairway Lodge Motel Kempsey for an overnight stay when on the Highway, to break up my journey. Whilst the decor is a bit dated, it is extremely clean. Bed linen is fresh and clean. Fresh milk is available in the fridge, and generous quantities of tea/coffee/biscuits are provided. The location is semi-rural and quiet, overlooking paddocks and nature. Some of the units have carports attached. This is my go-to place to stay in Kempsey.

Great overnight stay in an older but immacuately clean hotel room. Comfortable beds, good fan and aircon, TV and free wifi. All that we needed for a stop on the way through. Good dinner at the nearby RSL at the hotel manager's recommendation.

Great place to stay, wonderful country hospitality from the lovely owners. The rooms are clean, comfy beds, with plenty of space The kangaroos out the back at dusk and dawn would be a treat for any family Convenient location for day trips to all the beautiful beaches 30min drive away, being just out of town the motel is quiet, with gorgeous bush settings but close enough to duck into town for supplies and dinner. Rooms also have microwave, toaster, kettle and there are bbqs outside with all the gear. Brilliant place

Great stopover we broke down and had to wait for a truck part and called up and they had a room for us. A. lovely lady checked us in and we had a quiet clean room the room was very clean and comfortable and handy for us. We thank you for accommodating us and having a nice place for us to stay.

Great stopover between GC and Sydney. Clean and comfortable. Check-in staff were very helpful with our late check-in. Gardens are well maintained and the BBQ area is a bonus - you could easily organise your own dinner here. Decent in-room kitchen facilities (microwave, toaster, cutlery etc).

Very clean and newly refurbished. Spacious with everything you need for a stop over. Friendly and easy check in. Heating was welcome on a cold night. My image of grotty motels has been shattered by this well cared for gem.

We have stayed here on a number of occasions now while travelling from Brisbane to Sydney with our dog. We have always found the rooms comfortable and the staff friendly. We intend to make it our regular stop over on future trips. William and Karen Schmidt

I was in the Macleay Valley last week and stayed at the Fairway Motel in South Kempsey. The room provided was excellent with all the appliances required. The bed was comfortable and with the warmer weather the fan and quiet air conditioner provided for a great nights sleep. The management team could not have been any more helpful. I would thoroughly recommend the Motel if travelling through the north coast region.