Motel Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel

27-29 Yamba Road, 2464 Yamba, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 414 reviews)

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9.1
Wonderful
414 reviews

Awesome place for a family holiday! The riverside location was so peaceful. Facilities were thought out so well. Spacious rooms & convenient kitchenette with pans and coffee machine. Really thinking of coming back there again in the future!

Als Australia

Very clean. Noticed the staff cleaning rails around the place, barbecue areas etc. The management obviously takes a lot of pride in their resort. The rooms were very nice and roomy and well equiped.

Deborah Australia

The out door facilities BBQ area was great right on the grass area overlooking the water.

Karen Australia

Location was excellent enabling a good walk to the main part of town.

Keith Australia

It was also a short drive to amenities or places of interest

Wayne Australia

Spacious, clean and beautiful view of the water from the balcony

Danielle Australia

In the water . Pelicans very tame . Come right up to you . Very quiet and peaceful . Staff good

Ruth Australia

great location a short walk to the center alond the waterway. cafe across the road and seafood next door. beautiful outlook, very relaxing

Laura Australia

Easy fishing for the kids off the jetty. Beautiful view from room. Reception was absolutely amazing, polite and cheerful!

Anonymous Australia

We liked the friendly manager and the location, the Outlook, the room size

Anonymous Australia
9.1
Wonderful
414 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Awesome place for a family holiday! The riverside location was so peaceful. Facilities were thought out so well. Spacious rooms & convenient kitchenette with pans and coffee machine.”
    Als Als Australia Australia
  • “Very clean. Noticed the staff cleaning rails around the place, barbecue areas etc. The management obviously takes a lot of pride in their resort. The rooms were very nice and roomy and well equiped.”
    Deborah Deborah Australia Australia
  • “The out door facilities BBQ area was great right on the grass area overlooking the water.”
    Karen Karen Australia Australia
  • “Location was excellent enabling a good walk to the main part of town.”
    Keith Keith Australia Australia
  • “It was also a short drive to amenities or places of interest”
    Wayne Wayne Australia Australia
  • “Spacious, clean and beautiful view of the water from the balcony”
    Danielle Danielle Australia Australia
  • “In the water . Pelicans very tame . Come right up to you . Very quiet and peaceful . Staff good”
    Ruth Ruth Australia Australia
  • “great location a short walk to the center alond the waterway. cafe across the road and seafood next door. beautiful outlook, very relaxing”
    Laura Laura Australia Australia
  • “Easy fishing for the kids off the jetty. Beautiful view from room. Reception was absolutely amazing, polite and cheerful!”
    Australia Australia
  • “We liked the friendly manager and the location, the Outlook, the room size”
    Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.3
High score for Yamba

Located on the banks of the Clarence River, Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel offers waterfront accommodations with fully self-contained kitchenette facilities and private balconies. Free cable TV and free Wi-Fi access are included.

Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, spa pool, guest laundry and BBQ facilities with seating area. The motel’s private jetty is ideal for fishing and fishing equipment can be provided.

Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel is a 5-minute drive from Yamba town center with a range of restaurants. Yamba is located in the Clarence Valley, one of Australia’s biggest seafood harvesting districts.

All rooms are air-conditioned, and each has a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, toaster and a private bathroom. Some rooms also include a spa bath.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 13, 2012

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Max adults: 4. Max children: 1
Superior Family Room
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2
Premium Spa Unit
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 1
Deluxe Twin Room
  • 1 king bed
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  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 6. Max children: 2
Apartment with Balcony
  • Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 2
Family Room
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 6. Max children: 2
Apartment - Split Level
  • Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

9.1
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  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities 9.2
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  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.3
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  • Als Australia

    “Awesome place for a family holiday! The riverside location was so peaceful. Facilities were thought out so well. Spacious rooms & convenient kitchenette with pans and coffee machine. Really thinking of coming back there again in the future! ”

  • Deborah Australia

    “Very clean. Noticed the staff cleaning rails around the place, barbecue areas etc. The management obviously takes a lot of pride in their resort. The rooms were very nice and roomy and well equiped. ”

  • Karen Australia

    “The out door facilities BBQ area was great right on the grass area overlooking the water.”

  • Keith Australia

    “Location was excellent enabling a good walk to the main part of town.”

  • Wayne Australia

    “It was also a short drive to amenities or places of interest”

  • Danielle Australia

    “Spacious, clean and beautiful view of the water from the balcony”

  • Ruth Australia

    “In the water . Pelicans very tame . Come right up to you . Very quiet and peaceful . Staff good ”

  • Laura Australia

    “great location a short walk to the center alond the waterway. cafe across the road and seafood next door. beautiful outlook, very relaxing”

  • Anonymous Australia

    “Easy fishing for the kids off the jetty. Beautiful view from room. Reception was absolutely amazing, polite and cheerful!”

  • Anonymous Australia

    “We liked the friendly manager and the location, the Outlook, the room size”

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  • Is there room to park a car and boat

    Yes we have boat parking available

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    Answered on September 14, 2021
  • Is there an iron and ironing board available

    Yes all our rooms have an iron and ironing board.

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    Answered on September 13, 2020
  • Has the unit have cooking facilities

    Yes our Premium rooms have a 2 burner ceramic cook top, convection/microwave oven and full fridge.

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    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Balcony • Answered on September 6, 2020
  • Hi. Do you have cots for babies?

    Yes Porta Cots are available. A charge does apply.

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    Answered on July 16, 2021
  • Could we have the room with the white furniture & white bedspread, please.

    Yes you can if it is available for the dates you require. A couple of our rooms have white furniture and all of them have with bed covers.

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    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Balcony • Answered on August 4, 2020
  • Is this room ground floor? Do I need to climb stairs to access the room?

    We do have a classic room on the ground floor.

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    Answered on December 19, 2019
  • Are the bedrooms separate in the family room we would prefer this layout or we will have to get 2 rooms.

    There is a separate sleeping area with 2 x Single beds and then the Queen bed is in the main room with kitchen, lounge area

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    Asked about: Superior Family Room • Answered on February 29, 2020
  • Is it pet friendly

    No pets aren't allowed

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    Answered on January 5, 2020
  • Hi, I am coming to Yamba for a work trip and am wondering if you have 5 of these rooms available on these dates? Thanks:)

    Hi, Your query is not showing dates. What dates are you looking for.

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    Asked about: Deluxe King Room • Answered on March 9, 2021
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Yamba Marina
    0.4 miles
  • Yamba Lighthouse
    1.3 miles
  • Main Beach Yamba
    1.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar One Fine Cup
    0.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Clarence
    0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Yamba Beach
    1.3 miles
  • Iluka Beach
    1.5 miles
  • Spooky Beach
    3 miles
  • Bluff Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Woody Head Beach
    5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Clarence Valley Regional Airport
    29.3 miles
  • Lismore Airport
    42.1 miles
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
    43.6 miles
How to get to Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
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    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
AUD 10 per child, per night
Extra bed by request
AUD 35 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed by request
AUD 35 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

For arrivals after 17:00, please contact the property to arrange after hours access, using the contact details provided in the booking confirmation.

Please note that rooms are not serviced daily. Stays of 7 nights or more will receive a service.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.

FAQs about Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel by:

    • Car 1h 30min

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel on this page.

  • Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel is 1.2 miles from the center of Yamba.

  • The prices at Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel.

  • Room options at Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Apartment

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Check-in at Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.