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Swan Motel
58 Bolaro St, Dunedoo, New South Wales 2844 Australia
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Swan Motel is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Dunedoo, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Swan Motel offers guests internet access.
For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.
While in Dunedoo be sure to experience nearby cafes such as White Rose Cafe, Kakkadoo Kafe, or Chad's Bakery Cafe.
Enjoy your stay in Dunedoo!
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Free parking
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Air conditioning
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Non-smoking rooms
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58 Bolaro St, Dunedoo, New South Wales 2844 Australia
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Car recommended
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Bed comfy, room air conditioner, small but quaint rooms. Refurbished bathroom, nicely done.
Bit of traffic noise, but to be expected as on the main road.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Close to good food
Bit of traffic noise, but to be expected as on the main road.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Close to good food
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Had the family room on the front. Very comfortable and handy to park stay and go next day. Retro feeling in bygone era. Managers very accomodating. Recreation park in front, hotel dining two minute walk away.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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We broke down and we had to stay overnight.
The office lady was very helpful and went out of her way to help us get things sorted. We had no phone service (Vodafone) and the staff let us use the office phone to make several calls to organise getting hone and getting our car home. The staff on duty went over and beyond to help us and were very friendly.
The rooms were small but tidy. Newly renovated shower area and working air con. There is a microwave, Tv , hair dryer, ceiling fan and wifi.
The bed was a little hard but ok.
The office is unattended until 2pm, just a heads up for those arriving earlier.
Parking is good and off street.
There is a pub just up the street with very good pub food if you need a feed . A small Spar supermarket and a couple of cafes and a bakery next door.
The office lady was very helpful and went out of her way to help us get things sorted. We had no phone service (Vodafone) and the staff let us use the office phone to make several calls to organise getting hone and getting our car home. The staff on duty went over and beyond to help us and were very friendly.
The rooms were small but tidy. Newly renovated shower area and working air con. There is a microwave, Tv , hair dryer, ceiling fan and wifi.
The bed was a little hard but ok.
The office is unattended until 2pm, just a heads up for those arriving earlier.
Parking is good and off street.
There is a pub just up the street with very good pub food if you need a feed . A small Spar supermarket and a couple of cafes and a bakery next door.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We booked two rooms for a one night stay. We arrived just before 2pm to find office closed til 3pm. Rang the number on door to be told by manager that she would have to get someone to come in early to check us in. After I made our booking weeks before, I made several calls to ask for a confirmation to be emailed to us. I finally received an SMS as a confirmation. Reading other people's reviews,I find that this was happening 2 years ago.Why weren't we told that check in was at 3pm. When a lady did arrive at 2.30pm, she told me that she was supposed to be there at 2pm. My daughter & granddaughter were in a room with a queen & single bed.It was freezing outside & my daughter had air conditioner on for 1/2 hour & room still cold. The rooms need draught stoppers as the gap under the doors is huge.My granddaughter got under the bed cover of single bed to watch TV but slept in queen bed with her mother. We went on to Dubbo Zoo next morning & I was really annoyed when arriving there we received an email for an invoice for $25 with no explanation as to why. The manager couldn't send me a booking confirmation but very quickly sent me one for $25. After getting her mobile number I spoke to her & was told the $25 was to wash ALL BED LINEN from the single bed because of current infectious control reasons & for the extra time for staff to re-make that bed as it had been slept in.I told her my granddaughter had been under the cover to watch TV as the room was so cold. No motel washes all bed linen & even if we had all just sat on that bed then the cover should be washed. She said she couldn't make me pay but later sent another email pleading her case & saying I could ring later should I choose to pay.Our happy day at the Zoo was definitely spoilt then. I did ring & paid the $25 because we are decent people but we will never stay there again & wouldn't advise anyone else to do it. The customer service is definitely lacking & under current conditions our rooms should have been spotless.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: if staying in a room with two beds, don't even sit on the one you are not sleeping in
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Fantastic Friendly Service. Room looked recently upgraded with new bathroom furnishings.
Did I say the the Service was Fantastic. This was a business trip but I am already looking to return for a better look around
Did I say the the Service was Fantastic. This was a business trip but I am already looking to return for a better look around
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Not a bad spot for a weekend exploring the local area. 55 mins to Dubbo & the zoo, 30mins to Gulgong & its history & 30 to beautiful Coolah.
The Swan isn't luxury, but apart from B&B's its the place to stay. In the heart of town, a short stroll to local shops including a great Vietnamese bakery.
Just out of town on the Gulgong road is Birriwa Station & The Memorial Gardens at the grave of SC John Ward who was killed by our Chinese Bushranger Sam Poo.
The Swan isn't luxury, but apart from B&B's its the place to stay. In the heart of town, a short stroll to local shops including a great Vietnamese bakery.
Just out of town on the Gulgong road is Birriwa Station & The Memorial Gardens at the grave of SC John Ward who was killed by our Chinese Bushranger Sam Poo.
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Date of stay: January 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Far from the Highway.
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Response from Julieanne R, Owner at Swan Motel
Responded 4 Nov 2017
Hi AlanGelder Thank you for your review. You are right Alan, we are not luxury, but we are endeavouring to renovate and update the motel all the time to ensure the stays of our customers are the best we can provide. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Swan Motel should you ever require accommodation in Dunedoo in the future.
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We expected much better considering the other reviews . Overpriced tiny room Queen bed and single jammed into room designed as a double only . Could just squeeze around one side of bed . Only want to have a comfortable bed , and decent shower this room delivered neither.No support in mattress keep following to the middle ,smoke detector was broken and bed lights not working . Able to hear other guests in adjoining room and road noise . Spoke with another couple who also stayed overnight who also voiced the same concerns as us . Unable to park outside your room. Would not stay here again . Highlight was a great country meal at the pub nearby .
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Julieanne R, Owner at Swan Motel
Responded 4 Nov 2017
Hi Val, Thank you for your review. Unfortunately, as the motel is 30 years old and I am the 3rd owner, I am not privy to the intended design layout, but I have owned the Swan Motel for 13 years now, and I have to say this is the first complaint I have seen in that time about the layout and bed configuration. Some of the rooms have only a queen bed for those only requiring that size. There may have been several circumstances surrounding your room allocation that night. All I can do i apologise for the lack of comfort of the bed, again another first for complaint, as i have had dozens of people contact the motel to ask what mattresses we use as they were so comfortable. I am not sure what the issue with the shower was, but all bathrooms have been renovated since. I was unaware that the smoke detector wasnt working as they are serviced monthly as i was unaware that the bed light wasnt working. For future reference, can i suggest that you advise reception of these issues as they are easily fixed on the spot to make for a more enjoyable stay. Unfortunately, hearing the movements of your close neighbours is a down side to staying in most motels, and there is nothing much i can do about that, I to frequent motels, and have the same issue, but have learnt that it is part and parcel of staying in motels. As we are situated on the Golden Highway another issue that is beyond my control is the road noise. In saying this, we do have rooms located well away from the road, but again, the circumstances surrounding your booking may have meant that all the other rooms were already booked or occupied. As for the parking outside your room, there is a driveway width between your room and where the vehicles park, again, due to the size of the lot, and the existing layout, I am unable to change this to park directly outside the door of your room. Please be assured that all of your complaint items have been taken under advisement, and those within my control have been checked and repaired where required, but unfortunately there are a few things that are beyond my control and I have to come to terms with that fact that I just cant please everyone. I hope that I have addressed all of your complaints and we really do hope that you reconsider your stance on "not staying here again" as we would welcome you back with the view to allocating you one of the back rooms to assist in noise department of your complaint.
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This town is the closest town to the next town, where no hotel is open anymore. To have things done in next town, this is the last place you can expect a bed to sleep after long hours driving. Shops close by. Very convenient and economic.
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Date of stay: November 2014Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: Call the motel and ask.
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Response from Julieanne R, Owner at Swan Motel
Responded 4 Nov 2017
Hi Yongmei O Thank you for your review :) We hope to greet you again :)
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Stayed here the other night and I was very impressed with how clean our room was. For the price the room really exceeded our expectations. It was small but was very comfortable and had everything you would need for a night or two away from home. We will definitely stay again when we are next out at Dunedoo.
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Date of stay: July 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Julieanne R, Owner at Swan Motel
Responded 4 Nov 2017
Hi WendyA69 Thank you for your review, we would gladly like to welcome you back to our motel and with the renovations, I am sure you will continue to be impressed :)
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Stayed here on a work trip , the lady that served me was very pleasant and friendly ,The room was great and very clean i would recommend this motel , the pub was great. For a nice couple of ice cold beers and a great meal ?
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Date of stay: June 2014
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Response from Julieanne R, Owner at Swan Motel
Responded 4 Nov 2017
Hi DjJames67 Thank you for your review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that we can welcome you to our motel again :)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swan Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Swan Motel?
Nearby attractions include Silo Art Dunedoo (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Swan Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, kids activities, and internet access.
What are some restaurants close to Swan Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include White Rose Cafe, Kakkadoo Kafe, and Chad's Bakery Cafe.
Is Swan Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.08 km away from the centre of Dunedoo.