Name: The Lodge Outback Motel
Address: 252 Mica Street, New South Wales, Australia, Broken Hill City Council, AU
Price range: $65–$83 per night
Rating: 7.8

What guests think

At The Lodge Outback Motel, travellers describe a budget-friendly, walkable base with simple rooms in varying condition, where comfort and cleanliness range from very clean to tired, and service swings between warmly helpful and curt or unwelcoming.

Many note dated decor, compact bathrooms, soft or sagging mattresses, and aging air conditioners, with occasional maintenance issues like broken fixtures or burnt-out globes. Positives include good value, some comfortable or larger rooms, and a touch of historic charm. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills stay best suited to short stopovers.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and dated, with a pool noted as enjoyable. Amenities are minimal, with several guests highlighting limited toiletries.

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10

Andrew

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good location,,clean, nice pool, grand old house attached which looks so good dislike is being asked for credit card details, when the room has been prepaid. If a Hotel or motel doesn't trust its guests in case they break a plate or similar, why should the guest trust the hotel with his credit cards details. sorry, but I loved the place but this policy prevents a return or recommendation to others.

10

Maureen

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel. Loved the old world charm. The manager and his wife went out of their way for us. Our room had everything that you could ask for and more,even a hair dryer in the lovely bathroom. Loved the four poster bed. Close to the Main St easy to walk to. Places to eat on the next block. Beautiful Clean pool.We stayed there on our Return journey, and will definitely stay there next time we are in Broken Hill

6

Coralie

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the area and the look of the Lodge. The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice and hot. The rooms just need a good clean and a spruce up. All the curtains need a backing for the light and heat.. The fan and Air-conditioner need a service as both very noisy. Undercover car parking would be great too.

6

Stephen

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

the aircon did not work so we paid extra for a slightly better room. the motel is showing its age.

6

Simon

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was in good condition we had a large comfortable room but no cooking hob. The washing machine was free to use and $2 dollars ($1 coins) for the old drier which was pretty efficient. Parking was a challenge for the room we had with full size 4WD and some of our neighbours also had large utes requiring everyone to reverse in to expedite departure. Didn't use the swimming pool as it was mid June with overnight temps at 0.

6

Ofir

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice lady at reception, the facility is extremely old and need maintainance. No shampoo just soap bar

10

Peter

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good facilities

6

HAZEL

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just a bed and had bare essentials.

6

WILLIAM

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was sagging, the toiletries were minimal, i know places seem to be giving you minimal toiletries now but if you don't carry your own you'll be disappointed

8

Ofir

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very cheap place for a stopover in Broken Hill. Clean rooms, very old and no shampoo, only soap bar

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: some rooms are reported very clean, while several guests cite dusty fans, mould, and unclean bathrooms. Maintenance grime and issues like broken tiles or burnt-out bulbs also appear.

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Andrew

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good location,,clean, nice pool, grand old house attached which looks so good dislike is being asked for credit card details, when the room has been prepaid. If a Hotel or motel doesn't trust its guests in case they break a plate or similar, why should the guest trust the hotel with his credit cards details. sorry, but I loved the place but this policy prevents a return or recommendation to others.

6

Vasilios

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom hadn’t been cleaned in a while, dust, hair and grasshopper in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable though. The staff need to brush up on their customer service. Was only provided one key. When ringing site manager at 10 pm I was let in and yelled at. Very unprofessional and rude.

8

Karen

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Within easy walking distance from Argent Street shops & heritage buildings like Post Office etc. Clean & comfortable rooms.

6

Coralie

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the area and the look of the Lodge. The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice and hot. The rooms just need a good clean and a spruce up. All the curtains need a backing for the light and heat.. The fan and Air-conditioner need a service as both very noisy. Undercover car parking would be great too.

4

Briony

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The fridge - Mold in the seal and food scraps Bedroom - Fan had dust that thick, looked like 2yrs worth. Blind rail, pictures, lights, shelves were all dusty and dirty. Bathroom tiles had hair from last booking on them. Toilet paper holder was broken so a half used roll of toilet paper was left on top of the toilet. Hair dryer had dirt and sticky residue on it. Power points didn't work. TV remote didn't work properly to the TV, had to use the controls on the TV. Air con vent was so thick with dust I left it out for you to see and clean which u finally did. Dish cloth was dirty from last booking and the dishwashing liquid packet was open and used from the last booking but not replaced.

10

Chris

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We spent two god day at the property. Very clean and comfortale. Very well priced. We would definitly recommend to other travellers.

6

Lea

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bland reception Dated Decor Tiny bathroom Poorly cleaned older style shower recess. Shower head broken, would not stay in place making it difficult to shower (NB, -It was replaced the next day ) black mould inbetween grout, yellow scum on white tiles made it feel unclean & uninviting. No bathroom light only heater ceiling light- making tiny room very hot Vanity unit was seperate thus inconvenient for accessing toiletries Kitchenette needs a coat of paint -chipped shelves Toaster not cleaned Ceiling fan has black dirty accumulated dirt overhanging the rotary Felt the whole room needs a thorough cleansing from ceiling to walls & floors The bed appeared to have clean linen & the mattress was on the softer side of comfortable

4

Wayne

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is due for a long overdue upgrade. Light fittings either didnt work or had globes missing, the water damage to the bathroom door skirting, lack of advertised TV channels , light switches in weirdest places for bathroom ( in the coffee making area). It was mainly clean, but would not recommended for a longer stay.

8

Kerri

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room was very clean, but old. Great for the price and had everything that you needing. Loved the biscuits.

8

Ofir

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very cheap place for a stopover in Broken Hill. Clean rooms, very old and no shampoo, only soap bar

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with size varying from very small—especially bathrooms—to some larger, more comfortable options; bed comfort is mixed and air conditioners can be old, noisy, or ineffective. Guests report occasional neighbour or early-morning worker noise, while others note a quiet setting, historic charm, or photos not matching expectations.

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Leanne

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was ok but in desperate need of a upgrade, and very noisy of a morning with alot of rooms being used by workers

6

David

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Our upgraded room was satisfactory, but aged. The bed was very soft and difficult to sleep in as it sagged in the middle. The bathroom was quite small. Outside lighting shone through a window above the door. This had to be blocked prior to going to bed. The window curtain barely covered the window at night, requiring pegs to hold it shut.

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Rebecca

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, lovely historic interior rooms and modern exterior rooms

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John

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Bed comfort was good

6

Simon

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was in good condition we had a large comfortable room but no cooking hob. The washing machine was free to use and $2 dollars ($1 coins) for the old drier which was pretty efficient. Parking was a challenge for the room we had with full size 4WD and some of our neighbours also had large utes requiring everyone to reverse in to expedite departure. Didn't use the swimming pool as it was mid June with overnight temps at 0.

10

Graham

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Small in size. Kitchen and bathroom areas very cramped for a week long stay. Photos missleading.

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Terry

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff abrasive, unwelcoming, room is like a jail cell, not clean, fridge made annoying noise, luckily the neighbours were so noisy, i would only hear it occasionally, room looks like it had not been renovated since the late 90s, luckily i had my own bedding in my car, as no chance i was risking the bedding being changed, after how dirty and dated the rest of the prison cell was, i only paid 90aud, but for a few extra dollars you'll find much much better, avoid!!!!

6

leigh

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A/c very old and difficult to operate. No hot water second night(manager showed little interest when we raised this issue with him).

10

Andrea

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were on our way from Perth to the Southern outskirts of Brisbane and very tired. I booked online and when we arrived the lady at reception was friendly we said it was already paid she explained why she needed our card details that was fine. The room had a jumbo tv that was great compared to where we are tonight. It was a little squeezy to get in the bathroom and air con was old and noisy. We did turn off but the room retained the heat beautifully as it was 8° in the morning . Would we stay again...? Yes we would. We didnt take photos sorry but it has a lovely European charm.

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Amanda

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small bathroom need of modernizing it terrible looks like you have are been shoved in a very tiny cupboard Time warp like stepping back in time not modern needs repairs Bed comfortable Quiet area Can be a bit more friendly when meeting guests

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Service

Service is mixed: several guests report unfriendly, abrupt, or unwelcoming reception and limited responsiveness, while others describe friendly, helpful managers and prompt fixes when issues were raised.

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Vasilios

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom hadn’t been cleaned in a while, dust, hair and grasshopper in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable though. The staff need to brush up on their customer service. Was only provided one key. When ringing site manager at 10 pm I was let in and yelled at. Very unprofessional and rude.

4

Maria

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist was not friendly the room furnishings looked lie hand me down bathroom was the size of a cupboard. Glad we sayed only one night

2

Julie

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have never felt so unwelcome when checking-in to a hotel/motel. The facilities were adequate, although bare floorboards in the bedroom area in winter were a surprise - whatever happened to the idea of a couple of floor rugs? The receptionist was abrupt and unwelcoming at check-in - an attitude that was maintained throughout our 2 night stay . I would not recommend this property to anyone

10

Maureen

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel. Loved the old world charm. The manager and his wife went out of their way for us. Our room had everything that you could ask for and more,even a hair dryer in the lovely bathroom. Loved the four poster bed. Close to the Main St easy to walk to. Places to eat on the next block. Beautiful Clean pool.We stayed there on our Return journey, and will definitely stay there next time we are in Broken Hill

10

Marjorie

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to stay in Broken Hill! Comfortable, easy to walk to the restaurants and the staff were super helpful.

4

Jeff

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I guess it gets back to the term you only get what you pay for. Firstly, we arrived early towing a trailer hoping we could leave the trailer until check in time and go into town for something to eat,only to be advised that you are way to early and the woman was pissed of at our arrival time. She finally agreed for us to unhook the trailer and Then took her forever to find me, so I said I booked through wotif and I can give you a ref number. She seemed annoyed that the booking was through wotif because it’s not Australian and the money goes over seas. Why sign up with wotif if you don’t like them ? Our first impressions was that this person was very rude Oh, and don’t be fooled with the nice pic on the web page ,If your not paying top dollar you get a room that obviously needs an upgrade as seen in the pics Maybe she was having a bad day, but that’s no way to treat your clients

6

Rodney

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed to book here. I wasn’t expecting much but the greeting was unfriendly. Found out later breakfast packs were available then to find that the office was closed. Why wasn’t this mentioned at check in. Simple things that can make people come back. Sorry, I won’t be coming back here

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Terry

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff abrasive, unwelcoming, room is like a jail cell, not clean, fridge made annoying noise, luckily the neighbours were so noisy, i would only hear it occasionally, room looks like it had not been renovated since the late 90s, luckily i had my own bedding in my car, as no chance i was risking the bedding being changed, after how dirty and dated the rest of the prison cell was, i only paid 90aud, but for a few extra dollars you'll find much much better, avoid!!!!

10

Janet

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely managers Janelle and Troy . They have just taken over management and are making lots of improvements they are friendly and willing to help with anything you need. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The motel is within a few minutes walking distance of the town of Broken Hill . Very good value for money

6

james

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Greeting wasnt friendly at all. Freezer door wasnt on properly .lighting wasnt that good. Bathroom door was very narrow.location was good . Needed a few powerpoints near the bed on other side .

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Location

Convenient, walkable location close to the main street, restaurants, and shops, with many noting a generally quiet setting.

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Elaine

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy walking distance

8

Sharon

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The bed was very comfortable. The room facilities were basic but they were comfortable. The staff were helpful. Good location to walk to the Main Street

8

Karen

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Within easy walking distance from Argent Street shops & heritage buildings like Post Office etc. Clean & comfortable rooms.

8

Rex

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and get to, nice and quiet

10

Maureen

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel. Loved the old world charm. The manager and his wife went out of their way for us. Our room had everything that you could ask for and more,even a hair dryer in the lovely bathroom. Loved the four poster bed. Close to the Main St easy to walk to. Places to eat on the next block. Beautiful Clean pool.We stayed there on our Return journey, and will definitely stay there next time we are in Broken Hill

10

Marjorie

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to stay in Broken Hill! Comfortable, easy to walk to the restaurants and the staff were super helpful.

10

Robbie

Apr 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable bed, great shower. It's in a quiet street but not far from the main.

6

patrick

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

good location

8

Kathy

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and well located

8

Jeannette

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The friendly staff provided a warm welcome and the amenities met all our requirements. Conveniently located to all shops and pubs and clubs.

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Rodney

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed to book here. I wasn’t expecting much but the greeting was unfriendly. Found out later breakfast packs were available then to find that the office was closed. Why wasn’t this mentioned at check in. Simple things that can make people come back. Sorry, I won’t be coming back here

8

Kerri

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room was very clean, but old. Great for the price and had everything that you needing. Loved the biscuits.

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The Lodge Outback Motel

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