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Nicholas Royal Motel

3.5 star property

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Queen Room Package | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A playground with a swing set, slide, and climbing structure.
Outdoor pool
A grassy outdoor area with a metal table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a brick wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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152 Lachlan Street, Hay, NSW, 2711
  • Place, TAFE Riverina Institute
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hay Gaol Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Lodge
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Special | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Special

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room Package | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room Package

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

King Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Nicholas Royal Motel

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
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Pets: AUD 15 per pet, per day (maximum AUD 13 per stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.

  • Pet fee: AUD 15 per pet, per day (maximum AUD13 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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, debit cards and cash
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

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Nicholas Royal Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 474 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and we had everything we needed in our room. Would stay here again if need to stay in Hay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable clean motel, nice clean pool too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to shops and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Astra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best shower so far on this trip
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was close to eating places - clean and everything we needed in the room was there or available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lady at reception was very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and comfortable - couldn't really ask for anything more
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean the lovely lady at reception made the day perfect Center of town very quiet and a nice room setup would stay next time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good motel for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts and clean, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very presentable and the beds comfy. Staff were warm and friendly and there was a great place for dinner next door. All in all a great stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay in a very clean, quiet and affordable motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always enjoy our stay at this motel. Location is great, very close to shops and eateries located in the Main Street. The car/windscreen cleaning supplies are also handy. Would definately recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean room with all the necessary bits. Bit of noise from trucks going by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay with comfort and friendly greeting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great bed, nice & quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at Nicolas now, the reception office is always available though we arrive late. The Room is clean, and just enough amenities for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything we needed, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024