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Civic Motel

3.5 star property
Travelers cool off in the outdoor pool at Civic Motel or relax on sun loungers, with the added bonus of being just steps from Grafton Regional Gallery

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The Civic Motel provides a peaceful base near Grafton's art scene. Guests spend afternoons swimming in the outdoor pool or relaxing with a book on the sun loungers. The garden and terrace offer additional spaces to unwind, and WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Business Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Grafton is home to Civic Motel. Shoppers can visit Grafton Shoppingworld, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Susan Island Nature Reserve and Clarence River. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Grafton Racetrack. Visit our Grafton travel guide
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153 Pound Street, Grafton, NSW, 2460

What's nearby

  • Grafton Regional Gallery
    Grafton Regional Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clarence River Historical Society
    Clarence River Historical Society
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saraton Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grafton Shoppingworld
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grafton Racetrack
    4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Grafton City Station
    3 min drive
  • Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Heart & Soul Wholefood Cafe
    7 min walk
  • The Coffee Club
    9 min walk
  • Australis Pizza
    4 min drive
  • Red Rooster Grafton
    3 min drive

About this property

Civic Motel

Motel near Grafton Regional Gallery
Located close to Saraton Theatre and Clarence River Historical Society, Civic Motel provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a water dispenser and a front desk safe
  • Outdoor furniture and gas grills
Room features
All guest rooms at Civic Motel boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.8 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Civic Motel Grafton
Civic Motel
Civic Grafton

Frequently asked questions

Does Civic Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Civic Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Civic Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Civic Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Civic Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Civic Motel located?

Situated in Grafton, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Grafton Regional Gallery and Saraton Theatre. Clarence River Historical Society and Grafton Shoppingworld are also within 10 minutes. Grafton City Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Civic Motel Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney

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

Very goog stopover

Nice big room and clean pool. Perfect for a Grafton visit or stopover. Only negative was the pillows were too big and hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking access to the river walk, shopping, restaurants. The motel is older so not to expect modern decor, but clean large, comfortable room. Comfortable bed. Smallish bathroom, but you don't live in a bathroom. A good choice for accommodation in a beautiful town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was the best stay I have had in years. Felt like home. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable, super convenient. Comfortable bed. Then there was the shower, no ‘water saver’, can’t get wet here. It was just the best. Only problem I had was that I had to leave the next day. I’ll be baaack!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and clean friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, it was clean and the customer service was excellent

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful with our late check in. Very clean and tidy. Quiet area. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was wonderful and handy to everything I needed. The room was a bit smaller than I would have liked however was clean. Coles was extremely handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness
No ground floor units. I would not have booked if I had known this previously
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When I got to the property I was greet with "there is a problem with you booking". The owner was new and was unaware that the motel appeared on the Expedia site. The owner was gracious and did all she could to provide accommodation for the night, although the accommodation was inferior to the accommodation I had booked on Expedia. This seems to be more an Expedia problem than a problem with the proprietors of the motel. The proprietor did all she could in circumstances to help, for which I am grateful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old but doesn't feel like. It is very clean and was surprised when we went into the room. The rooms are freshly painted as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly helpful staff who were happy to help us multiple times during our stay. Room was clean and had all the appliances to make our stay comfortable (fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle). Great location near restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Overnight Business Trip

Great service and very friendly staff. Motel is walking distance to pubs and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Quite and comfortable

Quite and comfortable stay with a pleasant greeting from the host. Short walk to Main Street with food options, hotel, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Civic Motel is tops!

The Civic was the loveliest place to stay. Cosy and comfortable, it was centrally located to shops, cinemas, hotels and restaurants. I highly recommend The Civic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic, friendly, professional and helpful in pointing out where things were located. My room was clean had everything i needed. If i return to Grafton the Civic is where i will look too first.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Not enough car spaces. And are not numbered to match the room number.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Pleasant stay

Friendly host, very central location and clean amenities. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is very dated as are the facilities. Austar channels are very limited, old system means finding something to watch is difficult. The enertainment from the pub accross the road was so loud that ear plugs were needed to sleep, luckily I had some. I paid $25.13 more than my mates did for the night. I thought I was supposed pay the same or better when using booking sites. I have stayed here previously but won't be again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Robert

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

All you need for a comfortable night

Close to town and easy to get evening meal Toaster jug cutlery and plates for breakfast, you bring the makings and you are off to a great start
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a basic motel room it was quite decent. The staff were very nice and the location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for an overnight stay when travelling to Brisbane
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Grafton stay

Well priced Room had a double bed (not so comfortable) and a single bed and ensuite was clean Did not use air con but it was a window rattler Decor a bit dated Shower was a good size Crown hotel has good meals and drinks reasonable prices and about 400m walk Bogans in next room were noisey early morning, construction workers Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpfull staffs, made my stay pleasant and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018