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Ben Chifley Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Bathurst with free parking

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

Room options

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
272 Stewart Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795

What's nearby

  • Bathurst Courthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Charles Sturt University - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bathurst Regional Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bathurst Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Bathurst Station - 3 min drive
  • Bathurst, NSW (BHS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annies Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack Duggans Irish Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bathurst RSL Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Ben Chifley Motor Inn

Motel located in Bathurst CBD
Consider a stay at Ben Chifley Motor Inn and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, barbecues and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Ben Chifley Motor Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.95 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.95 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Ben Chifley Motor
Ben Chifley Motor Bathurst
Ben Chifley Motor Inn
Ben Chifley Motor Inn Bathurst
Ben Chifley Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Ben Chifley Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Ben Chifley Motor Inn?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ben Chifley Motor Inn on 7 Aug 2025 start from NZ$126.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ben Chifley Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ben Chifley Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben Chifley Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ben Chifley Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ben Chifley Motor Inn located?

Located in Bathurst CBD, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Machattie Park and Charles Sturt University. Bathurst Courthouse and Bathurst War Memorial Carillon are also within 1 mile (2 km). Bathurst Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Ben Chifley Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 544 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel for family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

The room was very good value but the shower dripped and the heating was poor. Reverse cycle heater needs replacing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and and met our needs and expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property with a couple of eating options that are walk able, otherwise your only 3 minutes from the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

Great little room and exceptional communication from staff. Only downside is the how loud the traffic is overnight, but there's little the hotel can do about that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place for a short stay, very friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place service staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable bed with everything required
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff, but room, and particularly the bathroom, in need of some attention and renovation to modernise. Still, a pleasant stay, we were really only there to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
basic hotel but staff very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each time that we have stayed at the Ben Chifley, the rooms have always been clean tidy and the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit old fashioned
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the air con, hot shower and bed. I didn’t like that it is very out dated and the furniture has bits of wood off, no
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pleasant - enjoyed the hot tub,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before, they are good sized rooms however like a lot of motels the bedside lamps and lack of PowerPoints can be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
we have stayed there a few times now and it was always comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Motel was fantastic for the price. We were traving through but was a good room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality rooms and an excellent convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property to well looked after. It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024