Motel River Bend

2.5 star property

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Property entrance
Deluxe Queen Room
Deluxe Twin Room | Living area
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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39 Princes Highway, Tailem Bend, SA, 5260
  • Place, Tailem Bend District Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rogers Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tailem Bend Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Motel River Bend

This smoke-free motel features express check-in, express check-out, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Change of towels is available on request.
Motel River Bend offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Tailem Bend motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel River Bend. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tailem Bend District Hospital. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 12 minutes by foot from Tailem Bend Golf Club and a 4-minute drive from Bend Motorsport Park
As a guest of Motel River Bend, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Tailem Bend motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 for adults and AUD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 for adults and AUD 10.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Motel River Bend Tailem Bend
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River Bend Tailem Bend
Motel River Bend Motel
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Motel River Bend Motel Tailem Bend

Motel River Bend Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 373 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riki-lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great little motel, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great motel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sivaraman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for restaurants, downtown and travel. The motel was very clean and was above our expectations. Has a nice kitchen, clean toilets. The stay was pleasant, quite, cost effective.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & comfortable. Just a short walk to Main Street, historical hotel & train station and 5 - 10 minutes from Old Tailem Town (a must on your list of places to visit).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic accommodation so clean spacious and quiet. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient place to stay for access to The Bend Motorsport park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean room and thoughtful amenities provided. Conveniently close to the Bend Motorsport Park and will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chinthaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing service The room is spotlessly clean and modern. I only do overnight stops on my way back home but wouldn’t hesitate to book in and stay here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable enjoyed our overnight visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Djengiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quite place, very convenient close to shops and places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jasdeep

Liked: Staff & service
Nice motel at reasonable price and very good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great location with very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a family, walking distance to shops and hotels
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
greeted in a courteous manner, room was clean, picked up breakfast package.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and clean rooms. Great stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zaynam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to check in and out and room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Parikshita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really enjoyed staying here in our way to Melbourne. We found it really clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good stop-over destination along the way
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024