Hunter Valley Travellers Rest

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Louise

Good stay with lovely staff and comfortable room.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Angela

Looks better in the photos ever run down

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Sandeep

An average motel to stay in Cessnock for a night or two. Do not expect much. If the intend is just to stay at night, then it should be ok.

Room was small, exhaust fan did not work.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Michael

Great accommodations for the money

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Miriam

Newly painted. Good location off the main road. Clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Eva-Marie

Pet friendly and lovely rooms
Taking pets off the property to toilet was inconvenient and cold

Pet

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Grant

Overall it was good but I was missing the remote for the TV and no face washers or hand towels

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2026

Robyn

Needed new pillows, new curtains see through curtain on one window, needed to wash the bed runner
Staff were nice ,bed was comfortable

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Delmas

Parfait 👍

Family

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Steven

The room was filthy, carpets terrible smelly and old. Toilet seat was blistered and peeling. It's an old nursing home and has never been renovated. Absolutely disgusting, do not waste your money. It's the second worst motel that I have ever stayed in. Manager was not even at reception.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2026

Anne

The accommodation was as we expected. You get what you pay for. The sheets on the bed were very clean but the bathroom the next morning hosted a small huntsman spider and a bug I did not recognise.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Jan 2026

Jenna

The staff were nice enough, but gee…. We didn’t want to spend much time there. Tired common areas, group of residents sitting out the back drinking and smoking. Dark corridors to rooms. Room smelt stale. Windows didn’t open. Growth on wooden window frame. Cobwebs around bathroom window and ledge. Note said to you blue or black face washers provided so as not to stain with makeup etc, but none provided (we take our own). Thought we would save some money not staying in the Hunter as not too far to drive. Probably should have spent the extra $$

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2024

Kristine

This motel was pet friendly. The room was spacious and clean. The facilities were good. The bed was rather hard though

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2024

Paul

Could do with a refresh

Very plain room and while bed was comfy and shower was hot not very flash and more like 80 style

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2024

Gerry

Was just a quick

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2024

Robert

It is a small motel with basic facilities. Clean and efficient.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2024

Mandy

Stayed here with my 2 little dogs, room was clean and bed was comfortable. Perfect for a nights rest while travelling.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

07 Nov 2023

Lena

Mould in bathroom on shower curtain

Dirty window shelves … filthy

Staff member on arrival

I stayed there by myself & didn’t really feel that safe

Only stayed there as I had my dog

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2023

Alexandra

It’s called Travelers Rest and I didnt get a good rest. There were only 5 cars in the carpark, 3 of which I'm guessing were staff cars, one was my car and one was another guest. From the whole hotel they put me in a room opposite the other guests which sounded like a large, VERY loud family with a dog. I woke up everytime time I left and entered the room as the walls here are paper thin. I could hear their TV all night and i'm confused why the staff did not space out the guests correctly. Noise was a major issue from the other guests and the kitchen sounds.

Also no iron, I asked for an iron there was none provided.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2023

Jeff

We didn’t stay at this property
I don’t know why we are asked for a review
There has been a mistake here

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2023

Peter

We enjoyed our stay, found it clean, quiet and hany to anywhere we went.We will stay again next time we stay in the hunter Valley.Regards Peter

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Dallas

The owners/managers have done a lot of work on the entrance area - painting, nice and bright colours, pictures etc. plenty has been done to improve the rooms and the general look of the place

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2023

Jennifer

It was very quiet and comfortable, though there was no toaster in the room, or in the large room that had tables and chairs in it...not sure what it was for.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2023

Emilia

Room was exceptionally clean, and had everything we require for an overnight stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

16 Apr 2023

wayne

Close to amenities. The property is dated and no one cleans under the bed. No service of the room. Poor repair work in bathroom. The air conditioner is noisy and the fan squealed until it stopped. Once reset it worked again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2023

Timothy

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Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2023

Bhagya

It was best value for money, easy check in & neat/tidy room Friendly staff, easy check in.There is no drinking water in the entire property. Have to get it from the bathroom.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2022

Sadad

Excellent value for money

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2022

Siobhan

Good enough for the night. comfortable bed and high quality hotel linen snd towels. Only need to dust the furniture.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Apr 2022

Garry

Dirty and old. Shame on you Wotif for advertising this hotel, it was an embarrassment. Have the photos if you need them

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2022

Tufayl

Nice place for a night or two. Family friendly and neat.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2021

Deepak

Cleanliness, is good.
Corridors is too narrow and the room doors are close to each other. People can hear talking inside.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2021

Jessica

Service was great and polite

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Was according to the budget

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Very friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

We liked everything, on arrival we had a very friendly check-in by Bob who had awesome local knowledge,

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2021

Verified traveler

Clean and well organised, great for the price.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2021

Verified traveler

I booked this hotel as it was pretty much the only one I could find in the region that didn’t have a min 2 night stay or premium applied to one night bookings.

It was clean and the service was great. No bells and whistles but it was only one night so for us it was what we needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2021

Verified traveler

great place . staff was really nice

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

It was a nice place to stay with all of the basics. Jen (the lady at the desk) was really lovely.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

Convenient location, excellent price, friendly staff

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

We got what we paid for - cheap and nasty.
Very old, very run down.
It was clean, that's about the only compliment I can give.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

It is a nice family vibe. I like the size of the rooms too.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

It was perfect for the cheaper, older, motel it is. Clean, easy parking, easy to get to town, friendly, TV tea and coffee in room, microwave in lounge. Comfortable bed. All you need.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

Lovely quiet location, comfortable bed, helpful staff

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2021

Amanda

Friendly place to stay

The staff were very friendly and check in was easy. Our room was clean and as described.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

It was good but the rooms where small and you could hear everything in the hallway from whoever was across from you or next to you no piece and quiet. They don’t supply breakfast or meals like some places. The bathroom was small I kept hitting my head the shower would leak

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2020

Michele

Welcoming

Friendly and helpful welcome. Great value, clean, quiet and comfortable. Easy drive into Cessnock town centre. Would use it again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2020

Verified traveler

Wonderfully friendly and welcoming staff. Great location for us.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2020

Wendy

Really fantastic owners, great location too (very central)!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2020

David

Very friendly, very clean, easy to get to, pleasant surroundings.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2020

Aggie

The stay was okay. Nothing more, nothing less. I liked the location best. A nice walk to the pub and takeaway. Was nice and quiet. Would I stay again? Maybe.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Good, nice room for price, friendly staff, room was pleasing

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2020

Chloe

Nice neat tidy room alot of space and good amenities

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

We were getting In late in a truck they called us to check our progress , very accommodating

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2019

RATUL

Nice hotel with basic facilities

if you are looking for Nice hotel with basic facilities in Hunter Valley this is it. Reasonably priced, owner/manager is very co-operative.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The hosts went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The amenities in the room were fine, we had everything we needed. A wonderful stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2019

Deborah

A good choice

The staff were very friendly and super helpful. Our room was clean, tidy and well presented. The grounds and entry very welcoming.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2019

H

service was fantastic, staff were so friendly and happy to help!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Exceptionally friendly hosts who went beyond to make sure our stay was as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. Friendly and helpful, a home away from home

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet - set back off the street. able to sleep well.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

It was a nice place not too close to noisy places like pubs

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The room was very clean and the manager went out of his way to assist any needs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Loved the extra care and consideration from the managers. Nothing was too much trouble.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

After reading other reviews we were a bit concerned...but no problems. It was clean, comfortable and well situated

Friends_and_family Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2019

Baggi

Owners were polite and attentive. However wifi didn't work and the owner said there was an issue with this. Table lamp didn't work. The room was quite dark, lighting wasn't good
It was ok for 1 night stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Was a good room. Stayed same room last time. Was good with the kids.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It was easy to find with aa good suffice anannemies

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Simple basic accommodation at a very reasonable rate. Comfy beds very clean bathroom. Great place to stay if you don't care about fancy trimmings.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2019

G

Good value for money. An older property but the room was very clean, tidy & well maintained. Friendly staff. An easy, no fuss experience.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2019

WC

Very old and dated reminded me of my granny's 2 bedroom unit best thing about is first impressions from the driveway nice gardens goes downhill from there.
No towels or face clothes in the room a simple check would have solved this prior to check in only one power point in the bathroom above the toilet of all place's let's hope you toothbrush was fully charged and you're electric razor.
Basic TV channels no foxtel or Netflix 400mb of wifi just enough to check a few emails.
I suggest if you have time check out other motels in the area you'll thank yourself for it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2019

Sue

fantastic stay

Fantastic location staff really helpful

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2019

Sue

Working trip

the motel was close to work and staff very friendly, the rooms were well maintained and very clean

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Motorbike was stolen from trailer, no lights in car park for security. 14 year old boy left devastated.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2019

Charles P

Good value.

Excellent value for money. Highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2019

Verified traveler

The staff were obliging and friendly. It was very quiet and we had really good nights sleep. It was near to the main part of town. It was all that we require to have a peaceful rest. The town has much to offer.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Budget stay in Hunter Valley

No surprises and no hairdryer in room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Value for money, friendly staff. Nothing to complain about.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2019

Cassie

Hallway needs updating, bit more diligent cleaning

Was great greetings while at reception as there were guests already checking in. Ample of guest Parking. Found a bug on a pillow.
One of the tv channels kept freezing on the pictures and you could only hear the sound.
Toilet was left used and uncleaned. As there were wee on the seat and in toilet. But the toiletpaper was folded.
Didn't like that there are no plugs in the room close to pillows as to charge my phone, as I like the phone close to me for the alarm in the morning.
The hallway smelt and looked old could do with a revamp. Maybe more colour.
Also maybe some flowers outside the window around the edges.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Calm and relaxing atmosphere, aesthetic surroundings, beautiful gardens

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

perfect for what you need it for. comfy bed, nice aircon, shower and free bikkies!!! mmm

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Good quiet location and good size room clean bathroom and great service

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Very comfortable stay at an affordable price. Only a short drive to the Hunter Valley Gardens.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Close to hunter valley gardens and shops, clean and comfortable

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel as described. Would definitely stay again. Well located in Hunter Valley area.

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Very clean and quite. Driveway off the main road and quick to access.

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2018

Jan

Hotel ok but no facilities to do your own washing or Ironing there for work next day. Staff offered to do it for me for $20 but I got it done myself much cheaper else where.room nice & clean windows Bang with the wind & AC was good with ceiling fan was good .

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

Reza

Everything was organised, did not have to wait at all.
Beautiful rose garden.

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2018

Samuel

Stayed for work and seemed quiet and comfortable

nice place to stay room was a little dusty and like most hotels it didn't have a lot of power points but overall a nice room i will be staying again.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Nice quiet location clean and well kept rooms

Good experience staff were pleasant and room was clean and well kept

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Very central to what I needed

Nice and quiet and comfortable would recommend to anyone

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2018

Verified traveler

Loved the garden, friendly staff, very clean. Beds not so good. Shower cap or hairdryer would have been good. Overall experience is that I recommend this motel.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2018

E M

Lovely clean room on small side but ok for a couple nights stay. Central to where we needed to be.. manager very approachable...👍😀

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

The room was clean and quiet given its proximity to main roads, however the facilities were extremely minimal.

On the plus side the place was nearly empty on a Friday night with all other accommodation booked out within 50km of Cessnock by weekend visitors to the Hunter Valley.

The Travellers Rest therefore provides almost guaranteed accommodation, even on a long weekend for people travelling from Sydney to the Hunter Valley vineyards.

The hosts are friendly, but a little bit stingy in terms of the personal care products, and coffee bar ingredients, and no mini bar being available.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Budget Travelling

Nice and comfortable. The most economical place to stay that can be found these days.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2018

Bill

Basic facilities, but clean and quiet. If you want no frills accommodation near the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, this is the place. Nothing wrong with no frills - you get what you pay for and it is more than adequate. Staff very business-like - check you in and leave you alone - again, nothing wrong with that.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2018

Jo

Excellent choice for a budget stay

Have stayed at this motel many times. Quiet, comfortable and very clean.

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2017

Sue

so peaceful

I have stayed at this pretty motel before & it will always be my choice when visiting family in Cessnock .It is not 5 star furnished but basics are there .The feeling of peace & quiet as soon as stepping out of car into beautifully maintained garden is just lovely & interior lounge area is pretty too.

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2017

Gabe

A quiet rest spot

A quiet hidden rest spot for the weary traveler, exceptionally clean, easy to access ( flat no stairs) and efficient reception who were very obliging.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2017

Matt

No frills motel

Basic but that's all we needed, tiny room, a bit dated for sure, but I didn't book the room to spend a lot of time there.