Considered the social hub of the small island community The Harwood Hotel remains popular amongst the locals as well as the greater community and visitors alike. Boasting a great bistro (with a couple of Good Pub Food awards), regular live entertainment and fantastic cold tap beer keeps the locals and visitors turning up. Located just off the Pacific Highway on the northern side of the bridge between Yamba, Iluka and Maclean. The Harwood Hotel is famous for its great food, excellent drinks, and its stunning location. The pub serves up a range of traditional Australian meals, including mouth-watering steaks, fresh seafood, and classic pub favorites such as chicken parmi. In addition to the fantastic food and drinks, the Harwood Hotel is steeped in history and tradition, with many of its original features still intact. Whether you're a local or a tourist passing through Northern NSW, the Harwood Hotel is a must-visit destination. With its iconic historical charm this pub has something for everyone.

We offer two comfortable rooms, each thoughtfully furnished with a double bed and a bunk bed, ensuring a good night's sleep for your stay. Both rooms feature ensuite bathrooms for your convenience, as well as amenities like TVs and Wi-Fi to keep you connected and entertained. From your window, you can enjoy picturesque river views that create a tranquil atmosphere. We are conveniently located just a minute away from the Clarence River, where you can relax by the water's edge, or take a leisurely 15-minute drive to the charming town of Yamba for more attractions. Feeling hungry? You can visit our bistro at the Harwood Hotel for a refreshing cold beer or a delicious pub meal, making your stay with us even more enjoyable!

Early settlers came to the Harwood area in the 1850-60’s but it was not until CSR bought a local sugar mill in 1872 that Harwood really started to go ahead. The community itself was growing steadily due to the rich alluvial soil and successful cultivation of sugar cane, however, the town also bustled due to the thriving Clarence River. Until the entrepreneurial Harry Bushnell purchased a ferry, the only means of crossing the Clarence River was by rowing a boat. In 1885 Harry bought an old steam ferry and charged passengers a toll to cross the wide river. The Morpeth Hotel, as the Harwood Hotel was originally called, was built by local John McLachlan. John McLachlan migrated to Australia from The Isle of Skye with his parents at the age of 2, on the “SS Brilliant”. John settled in Harwood in 1861, married his wife shortly after, they had 8 daughters and 3 sons. The family originally cleared the land and grew corn but soon switched to cane. John built the first hotel in Harwood in the 1870's and called it the Morpeth Hotel, after Morpeth on the Hunter River. The building was strategically located on the pacific highway before the 1966 opening of the bridge. It was a large 2 story house with a drinking room. The first tenants were the Hurley family.