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Bluegum Motel

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat just minutes from Taronga Western Plains Zoo offers garden relaxation and poolside sunshine in the heart of Dubbo

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Bluegum Motel welcomes travelers with an inviting garden and seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers. Near Western Plains Cultural Centre and Dubbo Showground, guests enjoy practical amenities like an on-site restaurant, tour assistance, and a business center.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

About the area

Located in Dubbo, Bluegum Motel is near the airport. Dundullimal and Old Dubbo Gaol are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Western Plains Cultural Centre and Dubbo Showground. Don't miss out on a visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Visit our Dubbo travel guide
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109 Cobra Street, 0, Dubbo, NSW, 2830

What's nearby

  • Western Plains Cultural Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dubbo Showground
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dundullimal
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Orana Mall
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Dubbo Station
    16 min walk
  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • IGA
    13 min walk
  • Milestone Hotel
    14 min walk
  • Garden Hotel
    12 min walk
  • Press
    12 min walk
  • Dubbo RSL Club
    13 min walk

About this property

Bluegum Motel

Hotel near Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Located close to Western Plains Cultural Centre and Dubbo Showground, Bluegum Motel provides a free return airport shuttle, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a business centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Bluegum Motel have comforts, such as wet bars and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free return airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 13 to 20 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room dining only
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 13 to 20.00 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 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 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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from September to March
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Property is also known as

Blue Gum Motor
Blue Gum Motor Dubbo
Best Western Bluegum Motel Adults Dubbo
Blue Gum Motor Inn Dubbo
Best Western Bluegum Motel Dubbo
Best Western Bluegum Dubbo
Best Western Bluegum
Best Western Bluegum Motel Adults
Best Western Bluegum Adults Dubbo
Best Western Bluegum Adults
Best Western Bluegum Motel Adults Only
Blue Gum Motor Inn

Frequently asked questions

Does Bluegum Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bluegum Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bluegum Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bluegum Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bluegum Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does Bluegum Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request.

Where is Bluegum Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo Showground and Dundullimal. Old Dubbo Gaol and Macquarie Regional Library are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dubbo Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bluegum Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 526 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was exceptionally clean, the bed was excellent, the owners and staff were extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, it was clean and looked to be recently renovated. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was super surprised by how nice the place was. Lot’s of ammenities like the electric blankets and free netflix
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying at The Blue Gum Motel. The Concierge was welcoming and helpful. The room was well appointed, and comfortable. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful Manger
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel, will definitely stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Fantastic stay. Owners were extremely helpful. Room was great with separate kitchen sink, microwave, coffee machine. All very modern and to our taste. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

The Best Motel I have stayed in!! 5 stars

Fantastic overnight stay.. absolutely immaculate with a wonderful welcome.. could not fault anything.. definitely recommend the breakfast in bed kindly made by the owner Rob. Have recommended to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harley

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

Excellent Hotel

Rob and Amanda are excellent hosts. Everything has been carefully thought out and they go out of their way to make sure everything is perfect and it was. The rooms are spotless with everything you would want. Questions regarding the area answered promptly. Very quiet. Would definitely stay here again when coming back this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wai Shion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff, awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

Dubbo weekend away

The stay was amazing a worth booking the place to stay during travels.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great find. Had a great room, comfy bed, spotlessly clean and the staff were so helpful with suggestions for where to eat etc. Can’t recommend high enough.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the only place I stay in Dubbo now after trying several others over the last 5 years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice motel to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Pauline

Had to cancel due to COVID difficulties so I called the owner. He advised me that because I booked and pre-paid with Wotif, he would resell the room and Wotif would refund me! Still waiting 😖
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property delights and surprises. Yoga mat, coffee machine, free Netflix, pillow menu and luxuriously comfortable bed. Customer service is second to none. I highly recommend staying at the Bluegum Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wife and I had a short stay at the Blue Gum. It was a real pleasure to stay with the team there. The check in was easy, the room was clean and functional, and the facilities were also well maintained. Everything you need was readily available. I highly recommend the Blue Gum!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property! The customer service was excellent and so friendly. The room was really beautifully renovated and had every facility we needed with a few lovely surprises. We would highly recommend this property for anyone needing a place to stay in Dubbo. Loved that it was across from a park and walking distance to the CBD.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm welcome, friendly and helpful. Rooms are beautiful clean and comfortable amazing experience best night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Birchgrove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cool after a dusty day on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and modern after recent reno
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very functional for work or holidays
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property. Clean & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021