Riverbank Park Motel

The location is excellent, and the river view from the room is beautiful. However, the stairs leading to the upper-level room felt a bit shaky and were not very comfortable to use. We didn't feel confident letting our kids use them on their own, so families with young children may want to keep this in mind.

We stayed at the Riverbank Park Motel in May 2024. This stay was part of our Great Alpine Road trip. Despite being in a superb location on the river and close to town, it was the worst accommodation we have stayed in. I had tried to be selective in our choice and I found the website photos are misleading. Yes, there has been attempt to freshen the rooms up, but they are reminiscent of motel standards in the 1980s. The mini-kitchen was dirty, as was the windowsills and couch (as the cushions appeared unclean, I stupidly pulled them out to see how dirty they were underneath – big mistake) We didn’t sit on the couch. The carpet was stained, and the curtains had a dirty mark on them too. Needless to say, the fridge had what looked like mould growing in it. I’m not sure which is sadder, the fridge or the permanently-open 7cm gap in the bathroom which allowed a cold wind to endlessly blow the shower curtain against your body as you manoeuvre in the small shower. This was topped off by the hot water running out. This place is ok if you don’t have high standards or much money. But if you want to feel warm and clean, I suggest you go elsewhere. We didn’t bother complaining as the accommodating vibe just wasn’t there. Oh, and I need to mention the old wall rattler air-conditioner for a heater, that huffs and puffs its way through the night like a tired old dragon.

We have been staying there every year for the last few years as part of motorcycle tour of the region, Neil and the staff are always wonderful. The facilities are always well maintained, comfortable, peaceful. The location is in a excellent spot within walking distance to the town centre