Nicholas Royal Motel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Children’s area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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152 Lachlan Street, Hay, NSW, 2711
  • Hay Heritage Walk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dunera Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Bishop's Lodge
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Family Special (Pets not allowed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Queen Room Package (Pets not allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room (Pets not allowed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Nicholas Royal Motel

Motel in Hay with free airport shuttle and outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a snack bar/deli and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Nicholas Royal Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Nicholas Royal Motel, you're just a quick walk from TAFE Riverina Institute. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Steps from TAFE Riverina Institute and 3 minutes on foot from Hay Library
  • Free airport shuttle service
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Nicholas Royal Motel also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Hay motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Nicholas Royal Motel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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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Nicholas Royal Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 438 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arlet

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, lovely staff (owners) at check in and check out. Just a few steps down the road to the pub for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great bed, nice & quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room is clean and tidy. A comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and tidy. The bed was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eating close by
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position for dining and shopping. Clean rooms and nice staff. Parking is off street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated extended office hours. Anne, at reception, helped me twice and didn't make me feel a bother.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Was good. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Henley Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So hard to find a good shower on the road. One the few places these days that has old fashioned proper water pressure. Fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good motel in the middle of town. A good stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel was in perfect spot for us. Great for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and a short walk to the Pub for a Meal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel. Only stayed one night. Very comfy bed. Good in room facilities. Fred the manager was really helpful and let me stay slightly later than check out time to complete a work call.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy customer

From the friendly staff at reception to checking out. I cannot find any faults and will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts and clean, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Excellent stay. We highly recommend the Nicholas Royal Motel. We were welcomed and the room and premises were clean, well maintained and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025