Pleasant Way Motel

Australia , Byron Bay & North Coast - NSW
NOWRA, 9 Pleasant Way Nowra New South Wales Australia 25
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6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Lei

the property is too old and needs renovation.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Susanne

Definitely needs a lift… very dated, old fashioned and just unloved.
Bathroom small, pokey and really outdated shower head.
Basin top, toilet roll holder fixings etc need renewing.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Santiago

Room was very tidy and cosy! Check in and Check out was easy and staff were very friendly. Highly recommend!

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Kevin

THIS IS NOT A 4 STAR MOTEL.

Good:
The bed was comfortable, pillows were great and the room size was large. The addition of a second sink was convenient.

Bad:
This is not a 4-star motel as advertised. The shower curtain did not contain the water, resulting in the bathroom floor flooding and creating a serious slip hazard. The toilet area was also surrounded by excess water and difficult to use after showering.

The toiletries provided were inadequate—just one small shampoo/conditioner tube for two people over a two-night stay, along with a single small cake of soap to service both the hand basin and the shower.

The seating in the room was poor quality, consisting of thin, metal outdoor-style chairs that were not comfortable for indoor use.

Room servicing was also disappointing. We left at 9:30am and placed the “make up room” sign on the door, yet when we returned at 3:00pm the room had not been serviced. Upon enquiry, we were told we had left too late, and only minimal servicing (rubbish removal and fresh towels) would be done. In reality, the floor was not swept and the room was not cleaned or tidied.

Additionally, the photos shown online are outdated and misleading. The communal sitting areas are dark and overgrown with vegetation, and the front of the property does not match advertised images, appearing neglected and cluttered, including a caravan at the front. It can be classified as False Adverising.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Zoe

It was very comfortable, however I’m trying to find the invoice because I need it for tax

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

darren

The family suite is directly opposite the laundry and under the stairs. Clean and apparently recently renovated it was a good place to stay for a night.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

Clint

Staff were unhelpful and house keeping were rude

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Alafita

Comfortable and always enjoy stay here

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Simone

Room was perfect for a short stay. Very clean

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2026

Dominique

Just average
Good for short stay
Bathroom not great
Fridge was loud and froze some of our food
Beds fine
Clean

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

stephan

Nice room

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2026

Chris

Easy check in. Nice location.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

laura

Clean, good location, quiet

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Jayden

it was good

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Yee

Clean room, easy parking, superb friendly staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Ivanca

Friendly reception staff, efficient. Plenty of parking space. It has two storeys. Quiet.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Jeanette

We did have an easy stay at Pleasant Way River Lodge, arrived after hours, easy instructions for check in. Staff was very helpful with extra request, thank you

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2026

Kisi Marie

The stay was good. The rooms were clean and bed was comfy. Check out was easy
Check in was a bit chunky trying to use the computer but other than that a good stay

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Karen

Room was clean and staff friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Ash

Amazing Motel, extra clean, fantastic staff and just around the corner from the Shoalhaven river.

Would definitely return!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Kushangi

Good experience with stay and hospitality.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Suzy

Yes. Didn’t see the staff because came after hours but the kiosk was good

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Ajay

Excellent accommodations and friendly service

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Leonard

A very good central Motel for our one night stay. Staff friendly and helpful. We come to Nowra quite often as we have family in area and will defiantly book again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2026

owen

Pleasant room .a little stuffy for us and beds very soft for two people sleeping .
Otherwise easy to get in after hours nice and clean

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Carmen

The room was very clean. The staff were very helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Anita

Friendly staff and convenient parking

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Robert

Staff, Bed linen, pillows, comfortable bed, clean room, parking

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Thivya

I did not use laundry so no idea

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Praveen

Yes it was clean and nice river view behind the hotel

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2025

Marlis

Spotlessly clean, comfy beds, loved the kitchen sink, beats using the vanity to wash dishes. Bar Fridge died on the night, but no thing spoiled.hard to get into the property and also difficult to find your way back out and onto the highway.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2025

Bharath

No door to washroom,so congested

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Alafita

Friendly and supportive staff. Thank you Pilar. Lovely lady . Appreciated your help

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

John

Room was clean, bathroom was clean, staff were pleasant and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Charlotte

The staff were super friendly an the room was great value for money

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2025

Alafita

Comfortable bed and clean

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

David

Poor lighting over the bathroom handbasin made it difficult when shaving

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

Alafita

Friendly staff. Clean and quiet.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

graham

Car park noise was a bit annoying

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2025

Robert

staff, amenities,clean rooms

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2025

Alafita

Friendly staff . Comfortable clean room. Will definitely stay there again. Nice and quiet.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Tanya

Very clean and quiet. Wish we could have had more time in the region. We will be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Alafita

Clean and comfortable nice and quiet

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Rob

The room was very clean..The staff were helpful and friendly. The facilities were excellent 👌 👏

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2025

John

The shower pressure in 26 was low particularly hot water

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2025

Peter

The room was clean and spacious but the beds were very strange and unconformable

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

Kristie

It was quiet and clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

JONATHAN

Conveniently located, it has everything you need even a microwave and its clean and comfy

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

William

Quiet and clean

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Katrin

Very clean and spacious rooms and extremely friendly and responsive staff. Kids will love the fact that the TVs have Youtube and Netflix access ;) Fantastic restaurants in walking distance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Jan

Being so close to the highway but very quiet, it was perfect for our overnight stay as we headed south.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Shayan

Clean room

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

molly

Clean room and nice staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Ma Siu

Clean rooom

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Rob

Staff very helpful and friendly

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Dave

Convenient location for shopping, eateries, riverbank walks and most tourist spots.

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Alafita

Comfortable bed and clean room
Nice and quiet.😀

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2025

Miran

Value for money

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Vanessa

Good value for money. Beds were comfortable. Room was very clean and staff very friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Peter

every thing

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Luke

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Letitia

Room was very clean and I stayed a week so room service was very good.
Great to have a washing machine and drier on the premises.
We had one noisy night with other patrons in another room but the other nights were quiet.
Traffic from hwy was fine and not a bother at all.
Only down fall very tight parking area for larger vehichles especially when all car spots are full.
Only complaint other patrons are very inconsiderate and parked in our designated parking spot outside our room one night when its reinforced on arrive and a sign on your door to park in own area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Taren

Perfect little spot for a night away.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Alafita

Lovely surroundings and quiet clean and comfortable

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Ingrid

Away from the highway so it was quiet for sleeping. Beds are very hard and some furniture could use updating. Staff are friendly and helpful and rooms are very clean. Nice to see signs outside the doors for no smoking or vaping. There is a kitchen with toasters for making brekky. And a coffe van on selected days.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Daniel

Great little motel, well presented, modern, clean and comfy bed

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Luke

Parking was tight. Staff were polite, but not overly friendly

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Christopher

All smiles

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

steven

Good location, great staff

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

SEYED SIAMAK

There was a very clean and quiet place.
By the way, very nice staff

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Sagar

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2025

Peter

The room was clean and comfortable with a good sized en-suite.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

Raymond

The room met our needs….warm

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Grant

Great Location ... The Young Girl in Reception, was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was a problem and went above and beyord.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Paul

Nice room with great storage - somewhere to put your bags and hang towels etc, bedside tables that worked well. Variable shuttered windows with a nice outlook. Comfortable large bed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

Bruce

Good-sized room

We had a good-sized room with a very firm bed. Lots of space to hang clothes, store suitcases etc.

Would have enjoyed the room more if there was a sofa (as per the room photo), and a shower curtain that actually fitted the shower cubicle.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Obily

Small but clean room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Nischal

Better than expected

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2025

Sharon

It was clean set in a quiet area. Ok for a 1 night stop over if you're traveling along the coast road

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Steve

Proximity of the motel from town centre and highway.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2025

Rob

Good value for overnight stay

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

Alan

Great place to stop in Nowra

Very clean, super comfortable beds, friendly check-in with good tips on the local area. Very convenient location

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

08 Mar 2025

Gaye

TERRIBLE

This is the most overpriced motel I have ever stayed in

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2025

Rhonda

Easy to register, good walk along river and quiet.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

Rutuja

Would love to come back next year.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2025

Gary

okay for one night stopover.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2025

Heather

Nice location-would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2025

Terrie

Good.

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2025

Yvette

Great place to stop over for a night, staff were great

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2025

Lynne

Quiet, pleasant place to stay on the River

Nice, quiet place to stay on the River. Good rooms, all with microwaves, easy check in, well priced. Would stay again.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2025

Robyn

Road trip

Very basic but room clean. No bbq or pool as advertised. Complex very old and inappealing. You cant see the river as in the picture of the complex.All right just to sleep.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2025

Jessica

Decent enough stay.

Decent enough stay.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2025

Therese

Simple motel for a short stay, the general basics are included eg utensils, kettle and bar fridge.

Single mattress is really old - sunk into it and room had an odour to it.

All in all it sufficed for a cheap short stay

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Reception was closed despite our arrival before 6 pm. On site restaurant closed with little else available within walking distance. Otherwise room was comfortable.

Partner

2/10

Poor

26 Dec 2024

Binod

I am very disappointed with the lack of response regarding my refund request. We had to cancel our hotel reservation due to my wife’s health issues, we cancelled before 24 hours according to their policy, but despite multiple emails, I have received no acknowledgment or assistance. This poor customer service is extremely frustrating and unacceptable.

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2024

Heather

Some confusion re booking via Expedia however reception was very pleasant and polite. Upgrade was much appreciated.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2024

Todd

Very clean. Quiet spot. Ample room. Felt very safe.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2024

Paul

Nice older Motel, Clean and tidy, price was good. No complaints.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2024

carol

Excellent value for money. Clean well looked after property, easy late night checkin and the staff were friendly. The indoor pool was a nice surprise and location to the river for an early morning walk was perfect.

4/10

Poor

23 Nov 2024

Anju

It a ok lodge for the price. We saw some died bug in the room floor.