Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Spacious rooms
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No hot water
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
The property has cleanliness issues, noted by multiple guests.
Service
9.35
Staff were welcoming and friendly, assistive in resolving issues.
Location
9.39
Convenient location with access to the river, dining, and activities.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were spacious and comfortable overall but some were described as outdated.
Amenities
8.37
Good amenities, though some guests noted the need for updates.
Value for Money
8.83
General value is good for the location and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Food quality at the on-site restaurant was appreciated.
Overall Experience
8.85
Guests enjoyed their stay despite some issues with cleanliness and hot water.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:02

Property Description

Riverfront Location

Located along the picturesque Manning River, Harrington River Lodge offers a serene escape with rooms featuring balconies or private courtyards to enjoy the stunning views.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the elegantly decorated rooms with outdoor seating, flat-screen TVs, and some with spa baths for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy leisurely activities like fishing in the river or unwinding in the library.

Convenient Facilities

With an outdoor pool, pub, and Western breakfast options, Harrington River Lodge ensures a comfortable stay. Plus, amenities like an ATM on-site add to the convenience of your visit.

Book your stay at Harrington River Lodge for a tranquil riverside retreat.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a American Express credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: PQQ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for AUD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1854 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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John • solo_traveller • au
9
excellant experience
Pros:

Upon arrival the receptionist pointed out that the booking I had made through an intermediary was for a 2 bedroom apartment which was obviously overkill. She then said she would book me into me into a more appropriate suite. As the cancellation was made after the deadline I was charged the full cancellation fee by the intermediary. Upon realising this I contacted HRL and told them of the situation and they organised a full refund making a net saving of over $1,000 on my stay. The care and attention for their customers needs is exceptional.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • au
10
We loved our short stay at Harrington Lodge. Everything was neat, clean and lovely.
Pros:

Super cute, lovely stay

Cons:

Nothing, it was a great stay

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • au
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location met our travel plans

Cons:

Reception is often unavailable.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Corrina • couple • au
10
Phenomenal. Will definitely stay again!
Pros:

The hotel is in a fantastic location looking over the river. Saw a few dolphins from my hotel room as I sat on the balcony enjoying the sunshine. The staff are very friendly, room is spacious with a good layout, great water pressure in the shower and a very relaxing roomy bath tub. The pool is also great. Loved the local, peaceful wildlife around the hotel too.

The pub next door has a great selection of food, awesome view, very friendly staff and lots of events on.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • au
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • family_with_children • au
10
Only stayed the one night Michelle was great only short stroll to tavern through side gate was very enjoyable will defin
Pros:

Was excellent position close to all amenities close walk to tavern great food and great view

Cons:

Nothing I did t like about property

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Molly • family_with_children • au
9
We had a very comfortable stay
Pros:

The room was very spacious, there was plenty of room for us to setup a baby gym and portacot. The bed was huge and very comfortable to sleep in. In the morning, we were able to easily access the boardwalk outside to take our baby for a short walk to see the sunrise

Cons:

The adjoining restaurant closed fairly early, we arrived relatively late, around 7:30-8pm, and didn't really have time to unload the car and then go get some dinner. The carpark for the lodge was pretty hard to find when we arrived at night, not a lot of lighting to see any relevant signs. We ended up going to the restaurant to ask for directions and needed to backtrack a little bit. The area at the back is a bit sandy, and there weren't any floor mats at that door to wipe our shoes on before coming inside on the carpet. The decor is very 90's, which was ok for us, but might not be to some people's liking

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • au
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Subrata • couple • au
10
Pros:

Location and property itself was big and everything was nicly done.

Cons:

NA

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • au
10
Pros:

everything

Cons:

nothing

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • au
3
Terrible experience
Pros:

Large rooms and good location in town.

Cons:

This was easily one of the most bizarre accomodation experiences I have ever encountered. Woman at the front desk on Friday 3 April 2026 and Saturday 4 April 2026 was extremely standoffish and rude when we arrived. She had no record of our booking despite it being confirmed and paid for via booking.com. A search of Google reviews for this property now indicates we aren’t alone in this experience. After being spoken to as if this was our fault for not ringing the hotel and booking direct - a room was located - one of us had to sleep on the sofa the first night until bedding configuration could be sorted by cleaning the next day. No apology or offer of any refund. Next day we attend reception to confirm the bedding configuration would be made up and the women says we will actually need to pay for the booking again and seek a refund though booking.com. When we advised we would not be doing this we were told to “settle down” by this same woman. Another staff person attended reception and then apparently we did not need to pay for the booking a second time. Our keys deactivated to the room shortly after and housekeeping didn’t attend our room to make up the beds or swap towels. When we rang and asked why the room wasn’t cleaned this same woman asked us if WE had asked the cleaning staff to clean the room because that is apparently required here. We then realised the toilet paper was empty and had not been replaced. Could not contact anyone to obtain any toilet rolls as reception wasn’t manned at night. Overall - this accomodation is not cheap and the experience was so subpar it was actually weird. The woman at the front desk was so confrontational in a way I have never experienced. I would never stay here again. I would also ward off others from booking via booking.com -at best their booking system is deficient and at worst this may be some kind of scam where they attempt to get guests to pay twice on online bookings.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • au
10
Enjoyed, will come again
Pros:

overall enjoyed our stay

Cons:

location, facilities

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • au
10
Pros:

Service, style, staff

Cons:

Coffee machine broken

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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marietta • couple • au
4
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • au
10
Pros:

Perfect place for a peaceful getaway, comfortable, attractive architecture, great views and convenience, if you're in a rush you're in the wrong place.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • au
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • couple • au
10
Excellent 10 out of 10
Pros:

What a beautiful spot the view the room a great place was such a surprise we booked one night on our way back to Melbourne but stayed 2 could have stayed longer

Room was spacious bed super comfy all round a great place

Pub to eat right on your doorstep food was fantastic as well.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
10
Only there one night to catch up with Family ,the room was spacious and the Tavern was well visited.
Pros:

Clean and near everything we wanted to do

Cons:

All was good

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • au
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee