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Nicholas Royal Motel

3.5 star property
Travelers can take a convenient roundtrip airport shuttle to this welcoming motel, where relaxation awaits at the outdoor pool or in the garden setting.

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The Nicholas Royal Motel, near the airport, offers practical comforts for travelers. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, garden, free in-room WiFi, and convenient snacks at the bar/deli. Extended parking adds to the appeal, consistently praised by previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 337
AED 372 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Family Special (Pets not allowed) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Special (Pets not allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room Package (Pets not allowed) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room Package (Pets not allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room (Pets not allowed) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Pets not allowed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Hay is home to Nicholas Royal Motel. Hay Heritage Walk and Bishop's Lodge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park and Eli Elwah Reserve. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Hay travel guide
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152 Lachlan Street, Hay, NSW, 2711

What's nearby

  • TAFE Riverina Institute
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hay Library
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hay Heritage Walk
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dunera Museum
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bishop's Lodge
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • Hay Bowling Club
    10 min walk
  • Robertson's Hot Bread
    2 min walk
  • Havachat Coffee Shop
    2 min walk
  • Crown Pub Hay
    3 min walk
  • The Long Paddock Cafe & Grill
    2 min walk

About this property

Nicholas Royal Motel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Nicholas Royal Motel and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Nicholas Royal Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nicholas Royal Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Nicholas Royal Motel?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nicholas Royal Motel on 15 March 2026 start from AED 337, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Nicholas Royal Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nicholas Royal Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Nicholas Royal Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Nicholas Royal Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–7:00 PM on request.

Where is Nicholas Royal Motel located?

Situated in Hay, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of TAFE Riverina Institute, Hay Library, and Hay Park. Lions Park and Dal Wright Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Nicholas Royal Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 463 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable clean motel, nice clean pool too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was close to eating places - clean and everything we needed in the room was there or available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean the lovely lady at reception made the day perfect Center of town very quiet and a nice room setup would stay next time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very presentable and the beds comfy. Staff were warm and friendly and there was a great place for dinner next door. All in all a great stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at Nicolas now, the reception office is always available though we arrive late. The Room is clean, and just enough amenities for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, easy and quick check in. Old style motel with renovated bathroom. Spotlessly clean. Close to everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts and clean, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarokhan

Lovely staff, central locu
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great bed, nice & quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay in a very clean, quiet and affordable motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, lovely staff (owners) at check in and check out. Just a few steps down the road to the pub for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. Easy check in great room thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a good spot. Very quiet in the townshio and the bakery across the road was the best for breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with the TV & they fixed it straight away. Good position in the main street to walk to shops & eating places.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Nicholas Royal is always a clean comfortable welcoming place to come to at the end of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy friendly check in…. Nice clean , comfortable room. Perfect for a quick stopover. Easy access to restaurants, pubs etc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything we needed, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and a short walk to the Pub for a Meal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Em

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and handy to dining at Riverinahotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and helpful. Great recommendations and milk for tea when we arrived.the room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Great stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position for dining and shopping. Clean rooms and nice staff. Parking is off street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room is clean and tidy. A comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025