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Reviews of Shearing Shed Motor Inn

4 out of 5
Shearing Shed Motor Inn
31 Cobra Street, Dubbo, NSW

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 666 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 666 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 666 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 666 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 666 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Shearing Shed served our needs very well. We appreciated having the toaster, and laundry facilities. The staff was great
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you Therese, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly managers and very accommodating. Highly recommend this venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you Blake for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased to hear your stay was comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff at reception, very easy check in and out process. We received a free room upgrade which was a lovely surprise. Comfortable rooms with plenty of space. Would definitely stay here again, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 26 Jan 2024
Thank you Crystal for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. Our guest feedback is very important and helps us not only to maintain our property but make improvements and informed with guests needs. We are pleased your stay was enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shearing Shed's a plus!
This was a great two night stay, enjoyed it here, not overly expensive but it was perfect for what we needed on short notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 19 Jan 2024
Thank you Heath, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased you had everything needed and your stay was comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 17 Jan 2024
Thank you A, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased to hear your stay was comfortable and will be sure to inform our dedicated team.

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts whom were very welcoming upon arrival and make an effort to add some homely touches to your room to ensure a good nights rest and relaxation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 12 Jan 2024
Thank you Ron for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased your stay was comfortable, and will be sure to pass on your review to our dedicated team.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and a decent bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 9 Jan 2024
Thank you Andrew, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are please your stay was comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Namita

Comfortable clean and amenities are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 9 Jan 2024
Thank you Namita, For taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and found everything you needed.

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were lovely. Room is old and in need of repairs, and is nothing like the pictures. The 2 bedroom is not 2 bedrooms - it is 1 separate bedroom with the other beds in the room that is the dining and lounge space. Great that there is crockery and cutlery but as the only sink is in the toilet/bathroom area, a bucket is supplied if you need to wash them. The noise from the room above was a constant loud thudding of footsteps. The accommodation was not as expected. Location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 9 Jan 2024
Thank you Tanya, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are sorry to hear your room was not what you expected, we have replaced the bunks with new Queen bedding and a pull out single due to safety concerns with the Age of the bunk beds. We are waiting on updated photos to be approved on booking platforms. Our property does not have apartments only standard hotel rooms hence no actual kitchen all crockery is swapped out on departure of guests and our service staff are more then happy to replace dirty crockery with daily services the washing up dish is only there for convenience as some guests prefer not to have room serviced. We do apolagise you experienced noise issues as the Onsight managers monitor noise especially after 10pm due to travellers needing a goodnights rest before ongoing travel the following day. School holidays are somewhat noisier with an influx of families with children.

10/10 Excellent

Casie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, this motel is safe and convenient. Friendly staff. And so helpful with maps etc Highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 7 Jan 2024
Thank you Casie, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased you found everything you needed and will be sure to pass on this review to our dedicated team.

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 5 Feb 2024
Thank you William for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased your stay was comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nicely run motel, room very well set up, kids enjoyed the pooll. Pub SCS and RSL a few minutes walk away
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 5 Jan 2024
Thank you Andrew for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. we are please you had a comfortable stay. Being centrally located everything is within a few minuets walk. the pool is very inviting with these hot summers.

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 17 Jan 2024
Thank you Adam for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased to hear your stay was comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Lilydale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 10 Jan 2024
Thank you Andrew for taking the time to review your recent stay with us, We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great country motel.
This is a great country motel. Big rooms, very comfortable. Everything you need. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 5 Jan 2024
Thank you Alan for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. Being a small independent hotel our guest comfort is very important and our cleaning team are almost family. we will be sure to pass on your review to them.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice property. Reception staff were lovely, There seemed to be a very tight fit for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you Charlotte for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. Our guest feedback is very important to us as this helps us to maintain our property and guest experience.

8/10 Good

Elsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very obliging and gave us great recommendations on were to dine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 22 Nov 2023
Thank you Elsa, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are happy to hear you found everything you needed.

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean and well equipped with cutlery and crockery, which we appreciated. However, I was very disappointed with the staff member who served me at reception when I arrived. She was rude and abrupt - this was totally unnecessary.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 16 Nov 2023
Thank you Helen for your valued feedback. I do apologise that you feel I was rude or abrupt. I distinctly remember the Perspex Counter Gard was making it difficult for you to hear me and I had to repeat a couple of things for you a little louder however I did not think this was offensive.

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the room had everything we needed, including dishes and a toaster. Very handy for travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 13 Nov 2023
Thank you Therese for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased your stay was comfortable and everything you needed was on hand.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 6 Nov 2023
Thank you Michael for taking the time to review your recent stay with us.

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The mattress was very uncomfortable was like sleeping on concrete. I would not stay here again for this reason.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 6 Nov 2023
Thank you Donna for taking the time to review, We are sad to hear your bed was not comfortable. We have replaced several beds this past year and bed firmness is a very personal thing we do have mattress toppers available on request for guests whom prefer a softer bed.

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 6 Nov 2023
Thank you Warwick for taking the time to review your recent stay with us

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean and comfortable inside the room. Unlimited and fast WiFi internet connection. Great for business/work. Pool area tidy and clean. BBQ amenities clean Area to hose/clean vehicle after a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 6 Nov 2023
Thank you John for taking the time to review your recent stay with us

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Very clean and tidy motel. The room was a little larger than normal Country motels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 15 Oct 2023
Thank you Robert for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased you had a comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The shearing shed was great pretty much central to most things in Dubbo a 5 min walk to old Gaol a 5 min drive to zoo very handy 👍
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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us Rob. We are pleased your stay was enjoyable and everything was hand for you. Love the photos

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, parking at the door. The room was nice and dark for sleeping
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you Chris for taking the time to review your recent stay with us.

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very clean. Would have liked a heads up that many school kids were staying there too. Lots of noise from them and no intervention from staff to ensure quiet for the rest of us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 26 Sept 2023
I am sorry to here you had trouble with noise as we keep to a strict No Noise after 10pm policy. As managers live on sight and can be contacted any time regarding this issue and did not receive any complaints .

2/10 Terrible

Rod

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 26 Sept 2023
We are sorry to see your stay was not enjoyable and with out any comment received we are unable to address the issues you may have experienced

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a great size and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you Sarah for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. I will be sure and pass on your comments to our dedicated team who work diligently to make all our guests feel welcome and at home.

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location . Easy access and very confortable
Loved everything about the hotel. The reception lady trish was welcoming and she moved us to a downstairs room 6 without any issue as my partner has trouble with stairs. The room had everything for a comfortable stay. Bathroom water was great and nice n hot. Bed was comfortable and it was quite in the room even though i did hear a little traffic noise in the morning. It is within walking distant lots of food places. The rsl in walking distance. Only down was parking very tight, lucky it wasnt full otherwise accessing your car would be a little hard. Other than that would definatly recommend and would stay again next time in town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Serena for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased your stay was comfortable and we will be sure and pass on your review to our dedicated team. We look forward to welcoming you again.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable stay. Room was great and centrally located. One thing I would suggest that service staff knock before entering the room. This happened twice within 10 mins of each other well before checkout time. Concerning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 5 Aug 2023
Good morning Phillip, thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. I have spoken with staff in regards to entering your room as this is not our procedure thank you for bringing this to our attention.

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 13 July 2023
Thank you Lyn for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your accommodation.

6/10 Okay

Bec

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom hadn’t been cleaned properly, air con heater didn’t work & carpet hadn’t been vacuumed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 11 July 2023
Thank you Bec for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. I am very disappointed to hear these issues with your room and will be talking with cleaners in regards to this as poor cleanliness is not acceptable. I do wish you had approached reception/ managers especially in regards to the Air conditioner as usually this can be resolved on the spot. most of the time it is a previous guest has changed settings and as not all systems are the same it can be confusing.

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good basic motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 23 June 2023
Thank you Pam for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are a small independent family hotel and you feedback is an important key to assist us in improvements.

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Well located, clean rooms well appointed. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 23 June 2023
Thank you Lisa for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are please your stay was enjoyable and look forward to welcoming you back when next you visit Dubbo.

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to food and supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 23 June 2023
Thank you Lyndal for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased to hear your stay was enjoyable .

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big, clean and dark at night. Not a fan of the contactless check-in. Maybe I just like to meet people face to face. The bed was hard but a dark and noiseless night gave a good night's sleep. Overall pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 27 Apr 2023
Thank you John for your review, however we do not do contactless check in unless you arrive after8pm at night we have your booking checking in at 2:05pm and reception would have handed you a key directly I think you may have us confused with another premises.

8/10 Good

andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Close to cafes and places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 23 Apr 2023
Thank you Andy for taking the time to review your recent stay with us.

8/10 Good

Kym

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 22 Apr 2023
Thank you Kim for taking the time to review your recent stay with us

8/10 Good

grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stock standard, good if your passing through
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 18 Apr 2023
Thank you Grant for taking the time to review your recent stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Jianwei

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you Jianwi, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 12 Apr 2023
Thank you Donna for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased your stay was enjoyable

10/10 Excellent

Hind Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the olace was awesome. The staff were so nice, the place was so clean and everything was supplied. From bathroom products to detergents. I travelled on my bike and was able to have my biked right outside my door. So slept with the peace of mind it was safe. Overall a great place and will definitely be uaing this place again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you Helen for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased everything was to your liking our team prides itself on making all our guests feel at home. We look forward to welcoming you back when next you are in Dubbo.

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time of check in to check out it was effortless. The room was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Highly recommend staying at Shearing Shed and we will be when we next visit Dubbo. All the staff are very friendly and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 30 Mar 2023
Thank you Tina for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. Our team work very hard to ensure all our guests are comfortable and have an enjoyable visit to Dubbo. We look forward to welcoming you back

8/10 Good

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed
Great price and great place central to everything in Dubbo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 30 Mar 2023
Thank you Colin for taking the time to review your recent stay with us

4/10 Poor

Arvina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the property. Kettle did not work so had to wait till 8am to call for another one. Cramped parking spaces. Guest laundry is filthy. We were given room upstairs. Prior to this we always had a call from the accomodation discussing options as we always had requested for ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 19 Mar 2023
Thank you Arvina, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. As you have booked threw Expedia on the 15th for a check in on the 16th you were allocated our LAST available room there As their was NO requests in your booking for a downstairs room WE did not call you to discuss, if this had of been the case we would have call you to advise you of this. We do apoligise that the kettle expired however there was no need to wait until the morning for a replacement as we live on sight and rooms have a direct line to reception for any issues we would have replaced it immediately for you. As for the Guest Laundry this is cleaned daily at the end of every day and you are required to obtain a KEY from the office to access this facility on checking your booking you did not have a key for this facility? We offer free parking for our guests and parking spaces are standard size we have 5 extra long parks for larger vehicles.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 8 Mar 2023
Thank you Lisa, for taking the time to review your recent stay with us

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and spacious. Decour was very refreshing. One of the best we have stayed at for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 20 Feb 2023
Thank you Peter for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are pleased you found everything to your liking, our dedicated staff pride themselves on making all our guests feel comfortable I will be sure to pass on your lovely review.

4/10 Poor

GARY

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very ordinary
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 17 Feb 2023
Thank you Gary for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are very sorry you did not find your stay enjoyable however with out knowing what the issues were we are unable to attend to any problems.

10/10 Excellent

Ramootty

Travelled with family
Great service. Clean and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Shearing shed motor inn on 1 Feb 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. Our dedicated staff go above and beyond to ensure our guests feel welcome and comfortable. I will be sure to pass on your wonderful words.