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Featured amenities include express check-in and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at River Motel in Canberra (Queanbeyan East), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Parliament House and Canberra Centre. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lanyon Homestead.
What's nearby
The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre(0.3 miles)
Lanyon Homestead(1.4 miles)
Capital Public Golf Course(6.4 miles)
The Cusack Centre(7.2 miles)
Australian Defence Force Academy(7.3 miles)
Manuka Oval(7.4 miles)
East Basin(7.4 miles)
Manuka Shopping Centre(7.5 miles)
Lake Burley Griffin(7.5 miles)
Red Hill Nature Reserve(8.1 miles)
Wanniassa Hills Nature Reserve(8.1 miles)
Australian-American War Memorial(8.2 miles)
National Gallery of Australia(8.3 miles)
National Archives of Australia(8.4 miles)
National Portrait Gallery(8.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)(5.9 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Golf Course (nearby)
Luggage Storage
The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre (0.3 miles)
Lanyon Homestead (1.4 miles)
Capital Public Golf Course (6.4 miles)
The Cusack Centre (7.2 miles)
Australian Defence Force Academy (7.3 miles)
Manuka Oval (7.4 miles)
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Based on 547 verified reviews
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15%
Couple
47%
Family
23%
Group
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At River Motel, travelers repeatedly note clean, functional rooms, easy contactless check-in, and a convenient riverside location with parking, making it a practical stopover for road trips, pets, or quick visits to town and nearby routes.
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What guests think
At River Motel, travelers repeatedly note clean, functional rooms, easy contactless check-in, and a convenient riverside location with parking, making it a practical stopover for road trips, pets, or quick visits to town and nearby routes.
Guests often find it good value, with pet-friendly options and some spacious family suites. Common drawbacks include light seeping through blinds or from outdoor lighting, occasional noise from other guests, and intermittent issues such as shower drainage, hot water, or housekeeping lapses. A few guests experienced access code or communication problems with the after-hours, self-service check-in. Overall, expect a straightforward, convenient stay focused on practicality over frills.
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Facilities
On-site parking is a strong point, with options ranging from easy spaces to undercover or private garages; a few mention limited spots at times. Pet-friendly rooms are available.
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Karen
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Sep 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
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Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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Jan 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
John
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nga
Jan 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Helen
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
John
Feb 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
SHILIANG
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
arnel
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Rooms are frequently described as very clean, but maintenance and housekeeping can be inconsistent. Repeated issues include shower water leaking onto bathroom floors, occasional dirty or unclean items, and one-off hot water problems.
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Dana
Mar 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Robert
Feb 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kim
Mar 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Margaret
Apr 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Brendon
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Glenn
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Natasha
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Laura
Apr 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Christina
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kym
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious family units and good beds for many, but several note hard or small mattresses and light intrusion due to a lack of blackout curtains. Noise from nearby guests can travel, and Wi-Fi frustrated a few.
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Lana
Mar 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Janet
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bruce
Jan 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Linda
Nov 27, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Judy
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Helen
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
arnel
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Per-Olof
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Christina
Feb 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Donald William
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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Service
Contactless check-in is widely reported as quick and easy, and staff are often friendly. However, multiple guests had trouble receiving access codes or timely responses, and occasional delays or inflexibility impacted stays.
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Roy
Mar 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nichola
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Karen
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Linda
Nov 27, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Beti
Nov 28, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
SHILIANG
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Chiara
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Julie
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dana
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Convenient, riverside setting within walking distance to town, cafes, and bridges, with easy access to roads and a generally quiet feel. Also noted as handy for the airport or stopovers.
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Leo
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kim
Nov 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Janet
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Paul
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Richard
Dec 7, 2022
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Stayed 19,326 nights
David
Mar 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Helen
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
arnel
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sharon
Aug 2, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Per-Olof
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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Dining
Not enough information in reviews.
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Chris
Aug 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Irfan
Jul 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Vansh
Jun 26, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Mark
Apr 12, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Kath
Feb 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of AUD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas.
The property is located in Queanbeyan East, within a 15-minute drive of Canberra Hospital and Canberra Centre. It is 0.7 mi from The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre and 1.8 mi from Booroomba Rocks Walk.
Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.
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Property registration number 165876371
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Popular amenities
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Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Golf Course (nearby)
Luggage Storage
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Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Services
Housekeeping
Luggage Storage
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
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Parking Onsite
Activities
Golf Course (nearby)