Gloucester Country Lodge Motel

We've stayed at this motel quite a few times over the years, and will always try them first when going to Gloucester. The previous managers were great, but I reckon the new lady is even better. I say that because of her knowledge of the local area (born and bred) and great communication skills. It's nice to have a chat with her, and I also think she's totally committed to service, quality, and running a good business so people will come back again. Oh my goodness, that view out the back of the Bucketts across the golf course.. sublime.

We have stayed at this motel numerous times over the past 4 years. It is dated (that is to be expected given the age of the hotel) but the rooms have always been clean, the grounds tidy and the service exceptional. Since the new 'owner operator' has taken over, things have changed significantly. The rooms are still clean but the grounds are a mess and the service is horrible. To mention just a few things: - The reception area is dirty and cluttered. - The covered car port that customers used to be able to park in while they checked in is now seems to be the housekeeper's parking spot. - The towels are thread bare, only two to a room and no face cloths. - The grounds are messy. Broken chairs, chairs covered in tools, old clothes and footwear. - Staff are rude and yell at customers trying to check in / out across the grounds instead of coming over to speak with them. - Rooms are only cleaned if you leave the 'please clean this room' sign out. - Breakfast is no longer an option in the morning. This used to be a nice option as food can be difficult to find in the area around holidays. - There are menus in the rooms for the Golf Club next door but no mention that the kitchen at the Golf Club is closed. Although the location and the view are wonderful, I wouldn't recommend stopping at this motel. Unhappy Guest

Clean, comfortable in a lovely position looking at the mountains. Handy walking distance to the golf club for food and drinks. But the club only opens from Wednesday to Sunday. Towns centre and shops not far away. Beautiful area. I've stayed before and I'll stay again.

It was very clean, but really dated. My ac unit wasn’t working and wasn’t fixed before I left, as promised. I had a small fan heater, but it really wasn't enough. No electric blankets on the beds as advertised. The towels were very faded and really thin..the taps in the bathroom were from the 70s and the pastic on them was cracked . The TV didn’t work properly so I couldn’t watch it, and the wifi was almost non existent..

I would definitely recommend this motel. Spotlessly clean and quiet, large room and magnificent views out the back of Barrington Mountains. Beautiful big fully fenced pool and large BBQ area. Lady at Reception was most welcoming. Will definitely stay here again.

One of only two motels I know of that has a lovely back veranda with a view - the other is at Wahgunyah in Vic on the Murray. If you are pretentious, don’t stay here. If you like simple things, a fabulous view of the river flats, cows and remnant volcano from your own room, and great value to boot, then you will love it. We stay here every time we drive NSW to Brisbane and it’s always the same which is something to be grateful for in this mad world. It does what it does very well. Pool is welcome on hot summer days, and rooms have ceiling fans, not just aircon - hallelujah.