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Orana Windmill Motel

3.5 star property
Families find a welcoming haven at this motel where lazy days by the pool balance perfectly with nearby attractions for quality time together

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The Orana Windmill Motel offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and outdoor pool. Kids enjoy a dedicated swimming area, while parents appreciate the attentive staff and free in-room WiFi, keeping everyone connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Standard Queen Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Family Unit | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Family Unit

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Deluxe King Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Lounge | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Lounge

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Gilgandra is home to Orana Windmill Motel. Gilgandra Showgrounds is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Biddon State Conservation Area and Drillwarrina National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Map
36 Warren Road Oxley Highway, Gilgandra, NSW, 2827

What's nearby

  • Hunter Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Hitchen House Military Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McGrane Oval & Sports Complex
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gilgandra Multi Purpose Service
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gilgandra Showgrounds
    2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe 41
    5 min walk
  • The Meating Place
    5 min walk
  • Royal Hotel
    6 min walk
  • Gilgandra Services Club
    7 min walk
  • Lah Cafe
    5 min walk

About this property

Orana Windmill Motel

Property highlights
Orana Windmill Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Orana Windmill Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, on-request microwaves and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

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 (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Orana Motel
Orana Windmill
Orana Windmill Gilgandra
Orana Windmill Motel
Orana Windmill Motel Gilgandra
Orana Windmill Motel Motel
Orana Windmill Motel Gilgandra
Orana Windmill Motel Motel Gilgandra

Frequently asked questions

Does Orana Windmill Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Orana Windmill Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orana Windmill Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Orana Windmill Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Orana Windmill Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Orana Windmill Motel located?

Situated in Gilgandra, this motel is steps away from Hunter Park and Gilgandra Library. The Hitchen House Military Museum and Clarice Scholz Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Orana Windmill Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 384 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and neat. Very firm and comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price for a clean & comfy motel for stop over rest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was 44c when I arrived in the afternoon but the lady in reception had turned the aircon on for me so I was not walking into an oven of a room. THANKS, it's an older motel but the room was clean and had everything I needed. I would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great basic country motel Priced well, very clean, close walk into town for dinner and reasonably quiet for sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old style country motel that gives great value for money, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and clean room Friendly customer service Great people!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized room, clean and comfy. No road noise enabled a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable room that provided hot shower, table & chairs, microwave etc and TV.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Great travel stop

Great value for money with helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Walking distance to shops and eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, good location to walk to the Main Street. Comfy beds, great water pressure. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat . Comfy bed and pillows. Great stop over camp
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, room was good but the main light didn't work but I was able to use the other light.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with clean rooms and walkable distance to the town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and friendly check in. Nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value in great locatuon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marree

The staff were very friendly and the room was excellent… Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy little hotel walking distance to great food. Staff super friendly and welcoming, room smelt nice, clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice spot to stay. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean & convenient whilst travelling interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, clean and tidy, and in great location to all the local facilities and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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