Name: Garden Hotel
Address: 173 Talbragar Street, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, Dubbo, New South Wales, AU
Rating: 7.25

What guests think

At Garden Hotel, reviews describe budget pub-style lodging with basic rooms and shared bathrooms, balancing friendly staff and a convenient location against noise, limited in-room amenities, and cleanliness and maintenance that vary notably between stays.

The on-site pub and bistro draw consistent praise for tasty meals, with occasional waits or higher prices during busy periods. Wi-Fi reliability and air conditioning performance differ between rooms. Several reviews appreciate the availability of secure parking. Expect a straightforward, no-frills stay.

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Facilities

The on-site pub and bistro are popular for meals. Secure parking is available; shared kitchenette fridge space can be tight.

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8

Ray

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The self contained rooms out the back are great for privacy in a pub and are clean and has what you need for a short stay. Parking is within 20 metres or so. You may have to take a light bulb for the reading lamp and a blanket (no spare in room) as the room gets cold and the split AC can't cope. The food is good within the pub and Aldi is just across the road. It is a long walk into town and to the other pubs for a cold beer and to be able to hear footy on TV. Check-in is fast and swipe cards are used. It is well priced for what you get and I've stayed a few times and I'll be back again.

8

John

Dec 24, 2022

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Stayed 19,349 nights

Basic price but clean and comfortable. They need to fix sensor on gate for better security.

8

Eng

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nonetheless, has secure parking.

8

Angelou

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent for a short stay! Staff was friendly and rooms were affordable. However, the ladies shower needs a bit of the gap in the doors to be fixed. Otherwise, facility was clean, food downstairs to the pub was good. Easily walkable to the station, shops and main town. 4/5.

8

Neil

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adequate for a 1 night stay for 2 people. Very nice kitchen .dining,bar area

8

Leanne

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room but good for the price and liked that we could get a meal after a long day

8

Paul

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very competitive pricing. The rooms are plain but are clean and comfortable. The bistro is excellent with a great indoor playground for kids.

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Rob

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Secure parking provided and easy walking distance to CBD was a small plus. Little maintenance and cleaning done, shower heads leaked, power point hanging off the wall, walls in room not washed, thick dust in corners of room (myself and the guy in the next room never stopped sneezing) torn blind, window sill used as a ashtray and rubbish tip. The downstairs reeked of stale cigarette smoke, all the doors squeak incessantly all the time and constant banging of doors. If this is ok with you for $75 a night that's fine, but there are many better accomodation options in Dubbo for a little bit extra cash.

8

Rory

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, good value pub food. Exactly as described.

6

Debbie

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfy, linens clean and good quality, and we appreciated the provision of shampoo & soaps in such a basic accommodation. That’s all we really needed to lay down our heads for the night to break our road trip to QLD. A bigger fridge in the shared kitchenette would be appreciated! We weren’t able to fit all we’d have liked to in there.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many mention clean rooms and bathrooms, while others report dirty carpets, odors, maintenance wear, and occasional pests.

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Ruth

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were looking for cheap and cheerful accommodation for a quick overnight stay enroute to a funeral. While downstairs the pub has been done up quite nicely, the room itself was poor: the fridge handle was broken, the toilet wasn’t clean, the desk had rubbish from previous guests, and the beds were poorly made, which didn’t inspire confidence. But we thought: you get what you pay for! Instead we should have walked out, as the worse was yet to come: I woke up the next morning covered in bites on my face, hands and arms - which have caused a severe allergic reaction. They look very much like bed bug bites. Needless to say, I will not be staying here again!

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Mike

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dinning and staff nice. Cleanliness of the accommodation was very poor. Shower leaking badly. Powerpoint hanhing off the wall. Bedside light damaged, could be dangerous.

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Thao

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelt old/musty, we found 3 live cockroaches and plenty of bugs crawling around in the fridge. Mattress was too hard and uncomfortable, doona looked uninvitingly old. It was noisy(can hear everthing happening outside our room) and music was played until very late at night.

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Rob

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night, The room was clean and tidy, the area quiet and meals good. parking was easy and secure. The staff were very good.

4

Hema

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had a bug hole in the wall and carpet was so dirty. Bathroom was very clean. For the price we paid the room was not worth it

6

Cynthia

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic, the tv could've been better positioned, shared toilet and showers were very clean and tidy

10

Diana

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The dining experience was really great our room was spotless and beds very comfortable my advice to travellers coming to Dubbo is definitely stay here

4

Rob

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Secure parking provided and easy walking distance to CBD was a small plus. Little maintenance and cleaning done, shower heads leaked, power point hanging off the wall, walls in room not washed, thick dust in corners of room (myself and the guy in the next room never stopped sneezing) torn blind, window sill used as a ashtray and rubbish tip. The downstairs reeked of stale cigarette smoke, all the doors squeak incessantly all the time and constant banging of doors. If this is ok with you for $75 a night that's fine, but there are many better accomodation options in Dubbo for a little bit extra cash.

10

Natalie

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were very clean, shared bathroom, and kitchen but that was ok the staff were very polite and the food was excellent I can’t fully the hotel at all 👍

6

Bibash

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bed linens and pillow case seems not changed.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and small with limited amenities and often use shared bathrooms; noise from other guests or common areas is a recurring issue. Some rooms have ensuites with bar fridges, but Wi-Fi and AC can be unreliable.

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Coralie

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From the car to the room was quite a walk and the stairs were very steep The room was very basic No hanging space for clothes as we were going to a funeral I would have liked to hang my clothes up Meals and drinks were very expensive

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John

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and good facilities. Walls a bit thin so a bit noisy. About what you would expect.

8

Shannon

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had the room right next to common area very noisy

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Ayanthi

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was walking distance from the station with an Aldi opposite. It was very safe for a sole female traveller. The room with ensuite was very clean. The room had a bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. It was quiet. The air-conditioning struggled with the outside heat and room became nicely cooled around 2am. The free wi fii unfortunately was dropping out. The restaurant was warm and welcoming. The food was excellent. I will recommend the property.

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Christine

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was all we needed and cheap so shouldn’t expect much but the room was very small. Only beds, side tables and a tv. Our room was musty. Shared bathroom was very nice though. Kitchen are not so nice. Staff member didn’t really know what they were doing.

4

LAKSHMI

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal for single travelers. Price too high for the facility. Rooms small.

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Samantha

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and beds comfortable. Room consisted of queen and single bed, tv, AC, small bin and two bedside tables. That was it. No fridge, no bathroom, no tea making facilities. Had to use a communal kitchen and single male and female bathroom for the whole floor. Something that was not clear at all when making the booking. Reception staff did not state this at all when checking in otherwise we would have requested somewhere else if possible.

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Iain

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy a/c don’t work. Facilities are clean.

8

David

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Slight smell to the (single) pillow. The remote for the split system did not work. Turned it on at the wall and it was set to 26 degrees but still only cold air came out. Wifi was non existent even though the password was in the room. Room was damp in the cold morning

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Diane

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy and the room (Room 8) was comfortable and a reasonable size.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient with easy check-in. Occasional lapses in communication or responsiveness are noted.

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8

Fumiya

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were kind and attentive in their service.

10

Thomas

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great... was an unplanned extended stay but they easily accommodated our stay... facilities are clean and tidy... better than some places that were on offer at other establishments. Will stay again.

6

Kath

Jun 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and roomy. Extra seating would have been handy, there was plenty of room for it. Also a small fridge would have been nice. Housekeeping barging in before we vacated was a bit of a concern.

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Andrew

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, easy and convenient arrival and departure.

8

Lisa

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable. Great food and staff

4

Samantha

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and beds comfortable. Room consisted of queen and single bed, tv, AC, small bin and two bedside tables. That was it. No fridge, no bathroom, no tea making facilities. Had to use a communal kitchen and single male and female bathroom for the whole floor. Something that was not clear at all when making the booking. Reception staff did not state this at all when checking in otherwise we would have requested somewhere else if possible.

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Kerry

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was surprised at the cummunal bathroom. Also, the only table light had burned out and I was not able to find a person to replace it

10

William

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome staff, the lady behind the bar was extremely helpful and kind. Will be back.

8

Shelly

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was neat, central, and convenient. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was nice, noise was not a problem. Overall I was very happy.

10

Xiang

Jun 6, 2023

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Great staff! They smile all the time.

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Location

Convenient to the station, shops, and local venues, with Aldi nearby in several mentions. Some note quiet surroundings, while one review mentions a longer walk into town.

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Ray

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The self contained rooms out the back are great for privacy in a pub and are clean and has what you need for a short stay. Parking is within 20 metres or so. You may have to take a light bulb for the reading lamp and a blanket (no spare in room) as the room gets cold and the split AC can't cope. The food is good within the pub and Aldi is just across the road. It is a long walk into town and to the other pubs for a cold beer and to be able to hear footy on TV. Check-in is fast and swipe cards are used. It is well priced for what you get and I've stayed a few times and I'll be back again.

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Ayanthi

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was walking distance from the station with an Aldi opposite. It was very safe for a sole female traveller. The room with ensuite was very clean. The room had a bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. It was quiet. The air-conditioning struggled with the outside heat and room became nicely cooled around 2am. The free wi fii unfortunately was dropping out. The restaurant was warm and welcoming. The food was excellent. I will recommend the property.

8

Fiona

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love not so far from Train & Aldi across road.

10

Wayne

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room close to the Golf Club for meals

8

Angelou

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent for a short stay! Staff was friendly and rooms were affordable. However, the ladies shower needs a bit of the gap in the doors to be fixed. Otherwise, facility was clean, food downstairs to the pub was good. Easily walkable to the station, shops and main town. 4/5.

6

Rob

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night, The room was clean and tidy, the area quiet and meals good. parking was easy and secure. The staff were very good.

4

Rob

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Secure parking provided and easy walking distance to CBD was a small plus. Little maintenance and cleaning done, shower heads leaked, power point hanging off the wall, walls in room not washed, thick dust in corners of room (myself and the guy in the next room never stopped sneezing) torn blind, window sill used as a ashtray and rubbish tip. The downstairs reeked of stale cigarette smoke, all the doors squeak incessantly all the time and constant banging of doors. If this is ok with you for $75 a night that's fine, but there are many better accomodation options in Dubbo for a little bit extra cash.

8

allan

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

convenienve to nearby venues

8

Shelly

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation was neat, central, and convenient. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was nice, noise was not a problem. Overall I was very happy.

10

Marisa

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Garden Hotel suited our short stay, located in a quiet area. Shops only a few minutes drive away.

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Dining

Bistro and pub food receive frequent praise for taste and quality. A few guests experienced delays or found prices higher at times.

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10

Natalie

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed and Excellent Food

10

Lisa

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, bathroom and yum food 😋

10

Kodie

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Food options were very nice bed was comfortable transport access was very easy

8

Lynette

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bistro meals very good

10

Paul

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable rooms and amenities. Fantastic bistro.

6

Nicole

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bathroom looked renovated but ceiling leaked when raining. Room was full of marks and paint patches. A decent paint job can go a long way! No where to place luggage. Easy check in. Hotels food was expensive and pretty average.

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John

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I know it’s not normal but there was a large function who were having dinner. The kitchen staff tried hard but it was fairly late until I got my curry which by the way was delicious

10

Horst

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a meal in the dining room and it was delicious 10/10. Definitely would recommend this hotel to anyone.

10

Natalie

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were very clean, shared bathroom, and kitchen but that was ok the staff were very polite and the food was excellent I can’t fully the hotel at all 👍

8

Rory

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, good value pub food. Exactly as described.

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Month	Average price
January	$55
February	$61
March	$57
April	$54
May	$60
June	$65
July	$85
September	$55
October	$54
November	$54
December	$53

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