Title: Dawson Motor Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=2184946&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) ## ![Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes - (Lismore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2185000/2184946/c32610f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cleanliness standards - (Lismore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2185000/2184946/4699b563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers - (Lismore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2185000/2184946/668dc8fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - (Lismore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2185000/2184946/1fc95659.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - (Lismore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2185000/2184946/2af96be0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Room service ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=2184946&PinnedHotelID=2184946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=2184946&PinnedHotelID=2184946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 13 - Mar 14](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=2184946&PinnedHotelID=2184946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=2184946&PinnedHotelID=2184946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=2184946&PinnedHotelID=2184946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=2184946&PinnedHotelID=2184946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=2184946&PinnedHotelID=2184946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=2184946&PinnedHotelID=2184946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 110 8 - Good 83 6 - Okay 17 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda Jan 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Functional. Comfortable. ##### Belinda Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nirmala Dec 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent Reception ##### Nirmala Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade Nov 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thankyou for having us, was a nice modern room, staff were inviting and friendly ##### Jade Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter May 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 1st time stayed in Lismore , a great Hotel for a Mid week Stay, a little noisy for on the Friday/Saturday Nights, next time Mid week no dramas revisiting ##### Peter Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Mar 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely staff, very comfortable bed and very clean, soft towels, free onsite parking, quiet. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Feb 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place is a well kept secret. Great staff, clean, fresh rooms and in a great location. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ganesh Jan 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great one night stay They have thought of everything at Dawson motel Clean comfortable neat as a pin ##### Ganesh Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Dec 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly people and great service, close to town wi ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony Nov 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overnight stay, great value, clean room, comfortable bed and staff very friendly and accommodating for all your needs to ensure you have a nice stay ##### Anthony Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott Nov 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Only fault noisy in the morning. ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Collin Oct 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lismore Very friendly owners and nice premises. Rooms seemed recently Renovated and modern. ##### Collin Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hemant Oct 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome hotel Rooms were very clean and the way rooms has been designed is very appreciating. Would love to stay again in the same hotel if I am visiting byron bay again. ##### Hemant Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan Apr 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good spot to stay for a night on a work trip. ##### Dan Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Dr.J Mar 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 冷蔵庫、電子レンジ、湯沸かしポットなど設備も十分でした。ドア前に駐車できるモーテルスタイルなので、荷物の出し入れにたいへん便利でした。 ##### Dr.J Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jo Feb 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Locality to shopping plaza was a bonus. Some great restaurants nearby Studio room was comfortable and clean ##### Jo Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Feb 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was clean and well located. Had to make one of the Beds ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica Nov 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very nice accommodation with comfortable beds. Very close to amenities ##### Jessica Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler Nov 18, 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The room was too small, the cost for what we got was ridiculous, the cleaning was poor ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Aug 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, happy to help, clean rooms and great food ##### Verified traveler Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Jul 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location just right for this visit. Right area. Close. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Jul 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location is great and close to CBD Would have liked a microwave though ? ##### Verified traveler Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Jun 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Privacy respected. Have stayed there before a d will again if visiting. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler May 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities the room had a single and a queen bed but only 1 bedside table. As a people who like to read before going to sleep this is annoying ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Apr 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property has received an excellent makeover since the 2017 flood and offers excellent value in a central location. Unlike many Lismore CBD motels, all rooms are ground floor. Both times I’ve stayed here I’ve been allocated a lovely two-room suite with everything I need. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ying Apr 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place is very convenient, and clean. It's located so cloae to the town centre. 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