Maclean Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (123 reviews)
28 River Street Maclean , Maclean , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared kitchen
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean room
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
High price for quality
Uncomfortable room furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
4.61
Several reviews mentioned smoke smell and cockroaches, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
8.08
Mixed feelings about service, but a few positive notes about staff friendliness.
Location
9.62
Great location noted in multiple reviews, excellent for exploring the town.
Room Quality
5.57
Issues with room furnishings and cleanliness indicated below average room quality.
Amenities
7.6
Basic amenities were noted but are lacking in comfort, impacting the overall score.
Value for Money
6.56
Many reviews stated that the cost was too high for what was provided.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Positive mentions of the pub and food, contributing to a good dining experience.
Overall Experience
7.78
Mixed overall feedback with concerns but some enjoyable aspects noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:17

Property Description

Stunning River Views from Beer Garden
Experience the charm of a heritage-listed building in the heart of Maclean, overlooking the picturesque Clarence River. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Convenient Location
Explore Maclean with ease - just a short stroll from shops and beautiful beaches, making it the perfect base for your coastal getaway.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in delicious pub-style meals at our on-site restaurant, and unwind with evening entertainment at the lively bar. For a more relaxed vibe, gather with fellow guests in the communal TV area.

Ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Maclean? Book your stay at Maclean Hotel now!

Important information:

Please note that Maclean Hotel does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 123 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.61
Service: 8.08
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 5.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 6.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 7.78
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Serena • extended_group • au
6
Ok
Pros:

It was what we needed on our way to Sydney.
The cheapest accommodation in the area with a lot of parking.
Shared bathrooms were also clean.

Cons:

Unfortunately other guests made our stay uncomfortable.
There were screams late at night and fights. Someone tried to get into my friend’s room (clearly someone drunk who confused room).

We didn’t bother reporting to the management and promptly left the next day.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • au
7
Fully met my expectations for the price
Pros:

clean comfortable room........i was transferred from 15 to 16 ********* Excellent
room 15 appalling on all counts you cannot offer this to guests

Cons:

rooo 15 stank no amenities no chair table

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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victoria • family_with_children • cy
5
A clean bed to lay your head, it was ok
Pros:

We went across the road for a pie for brekkie..it was devine.
Food in the restaurant downstairs was good, bed was comfortable.
Room was clean

Cons:

Hotel could definitely do with some renovation. I was very surprised that the rooms did not have en suite bathrooms, i will be more careful when booking online in the future!

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location and good food

Cons:

Nil

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • solo_traveller • au
1
If I could give it 0 stars I would. Never again.
Pros:

Not a bad location.

Cons:

There were cockroaches in the bathrooms. The toilets were disgusting. They needed to be cleaned. There was no aircon in the room and it was stuffy. The fan only turned on when I turned the light on. This made it hard to fall asleep. The manager wasn’t very nice. I also needed to get earplugs just so i could fall asleep. The hotel room was grim. It was wooden chairs and an old Coca Cola chair. The bed also was not comfortable. I can’t believe I paid $140 for this.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • au
8
Pros:

ATE IN THE bar and the food was excellent, the bed and the pillow were both very comfortable.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • au
6
Location great. It needs a bit of a makeover
Pros:

The location & character of the building

Cons:

The room could have been a little cleaner & a chair would have been appreciated. It was just a bit shabby.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Torstein • couple • no
4
veldig lytt, stinket røyk på ett av rommene enda det ikke var lov å røyke på rommene.
Cons:

fasilitetene stemte ikke overens med bilder etc

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Roslynne • couple • au
6
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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CorinaM • couple • au
7
Last minute stopover
Pros:

Grand old hotel with restaurant & bar good place for a stop over if travelling - meals were generous

Cons:

Room could have done with a thorough clean the bed wasn't made properly the cover was stained & dusty the old fireplace had ashes in it that blew out when the wind blew a certain way

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
6
Ok for an overnight stay on our way north. At $138 for a room with no a/c and shared facilities it’s on the expensiv
Pros:

Excellent location. The hotel has a very good bistro.

Cons:

No a/c in the room, ceiling fan only. Liked that our room opened onto the balcony and we had to open the window due to the temperature BUT this is an area for smokers and we’re definitely NOT. Luckily no smokers used the area the night we stayed.

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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arya • couple • au
4
Cons:

No aircon

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • de
2
Too expensive for what you get
Cons:

The room was very sparsely furnished and smelled of smoke. I found rat poison under the bed. For the money, you would expect something significantly better.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • au
8
Nice, clean, good value for money.
Pros:

Nice clean room. Great pub downstairs serving good food.

Cons:

Not the hotel's fault, but obviously a previous guest had been smoking in the room.

2025-11-26 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • au
8
Excellent location to explore the beautiful town of Maclean.
Pros:

Location is excellent. Bathroom facilities are modern and clean.

Cons:

Could use a small lamp next to the bed.

2025-11-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
7
2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Jeevan • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Clean room, bedding and shared amenities.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • au
7
An old pub in a great location.
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff.

Cons:

Upstairs where we stayed was a bit cold. A little heater in the room would have helped. Didn’t expect air con for the price but needed a heater.

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • au
5
I needed to rest, anywhere was ok for me but won’t ever go back
Pros:

Great pub and bistro

Cons:

Accommodation not good value @ $138
More like backpackers @ $75

2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo traveller • au
7
A nice overnight stay!
Pros:

The room was nice enough, & the 3.5 star rating is as expected, enjoyed my stay there!

Cons:

Someone in an adjacent room was smoking in the room which wafted into mine, not happy about that!!!

2025-06-30 • via Nuitee