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Motel River Bend

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Tailem Bend Golf Club

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Property entrance
Free self parking
Deluxe Queen Room
Standard Twin Room | Living area
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Freezer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Tailem Bend is home to Motel River Bend. Tailem Bend Golf Club and Bremerton Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bend Motorsport Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
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Map
39 Princes Highway, Tailem Bend, SA, 5260

What's nearby

  • Rogers Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tailem Dog Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tailem Bend Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bend Motorsport Park - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Old Tailem Town - 4 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Tailem Bend Station - 4 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tailem Bend Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Tasty Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Morning Loaf Bakery Tailem Bend - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Motel River Bend

Motel near Tailem Bend Golf Club
Located close to Bend Motorsport Park, Motel River Bend has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel River Bend feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 for adults and AUD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10.00 for adults and AUD 10.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Motel River Bend Tailem Bend
Motel River Bend
River Bend Tailem Bend
Motel River Bend Motel
Motel River Bend Tailem Bend
Motel River Bend Motel Tailem Bend

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel River Bend pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel River Bend?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel River Bend on Aug 14, 2025 start from CA $116.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Motel River Bend?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel River Bend?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Motel River Bend?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Motel River Bend located?

Situated in Tailem Bend, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tailem Bend Golf Club and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Bend Motorsport Park. Bremerton Wines is 29 mi (46.7 km) away. Tailem Bend Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Motel River Bend Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 341 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Djengiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quite place, very convenient close to shops and places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for having a rest before adelaide
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable enjoyed our overnight visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

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

Nice break travelling to Adelaide

Great local pub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chinthaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bojan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean palce to stay on the way. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great location with very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and clean rooms. Great stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zaynam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to check in and out and room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being right on the highway meant that it was very noisy with trucks moving through the night. Parking was a bit difficult for us, hard to get out.it was comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to stay in the area last minute for work and really appreciated the staff help with organising a late checkin, thank you again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parikshita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really enjoyed staying here in our way to Melbourne. We found it really clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good stop-over destination along the way
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Amenities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to obtain a meal at the local hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, facilities etc toaster and microwave, very clean and the room was fresh and well set out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very welcoming, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop over to SA clean and moden
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023