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Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel

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

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 370 reviews)

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9.2
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    9.1

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Total

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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

Quietness and the personal porch area attached to the room

Anonymous Australia

Large leisure area out back and small jetty for fishing. Pool and heated spa was also great.

Anonymous Australia

The view was amazing, being on the ground floor , the apartment was nice and bright, very flowy. huge space !!! Perfect vacation away so central to everything within walking distance.

Elisha Australia

It was quiet & the manicured lawn & outdoor facilities were great to utilise looking out over the lake/river

Roz Australia

Excellent location!

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “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
  • “Quietness and the personal porch area attached to the room”
    Australia Australia
  • “Large leisure area out back and small jetty for fishing. Pool and heated spa was also great.”
    Australia Australia
  • “The view was amazing, being on the ground floor , the apartment was nice and bright, very flowy. huge space !!! Perfect vacation away so central to everything within walking distance.”
    Elisha Elisha Australia Australia
  • “It was quiet & the manicured lawn & outdoor facilities were great to utilise looking out over the lake/river”
    Roz Roz Australia Australia

One of our top picks in 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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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1 swimming pool
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  • 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

    “Quietness and the personal porch area attached to the room”

  • Anonymous Australia

    “Large leisure area out back and small jetty for fishing. Pool and heated spa was also great.”

  • Elisha Australia

    “The view was amazing, being on the ground floor , the apartment was nice and bright, very flowy. huge space !!! Perfect vacation away so central to everything within walking distance.”

  • Roz Australia

    “It was quiet & the manicured lawn & outdoor facilities were great to utilise looking out over the lake/river ”

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  • 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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    No pets aren't allowed


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  • Is there an iron and ironing board available

    Yes all our rooms have an iron and ironing board.


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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Is there an iron and ironing board available

    Yes all our rooms have an iron and ironing board.


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


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  • Are the bedrooms separate in the family room we would prefer this layout or we will have to get 2 rooms.

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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
Closest Airports
  • Clarence Valley Regional Airport
    29.3 miles
  • Lismore Airport
    42.1 miles
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
    43.6 miles
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Amenities of Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

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
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Kids' TV channels
  • 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
  • Newspapers Additional charge
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
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  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.

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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.

Cards accepted at this property

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

  • Room options at Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin

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

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Accessible parking

  • 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.

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

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

    • Car 1h 30min

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