Motels Deniliquin

Featured Motel Review

Sportsman’s Arms Hotel Motel
338 Victoria Street Deniliquin NSW. Telephone 03 58811810

Working as ‘area rep’ of a large company I get to see a lot of the country side, mainly Central Victoria and the South West Riverina as far north as Hay. Of course I have to stay somewhere and my company allows me to choose the accommodation. I’ve certainly made a few mistakes over the years and have a number of places in the ‘no go’ section of my diary! You learn what is important to you when it comes to motels. These days there are very few pubs that offer decent accommodation, the motels have taken over in the country. Of course there are a few exceptions where someone has bought an old pub and done up the rooms and they are usually very well done,but very expensive.

For me a motel should be comfortable and clean, but more importantly have good meals and especially, warm welcoming owners and staff. Of course a good wine list is a bonus! After a long day of driving and calling on businesses all I want to do is have a shower, relax with a newspaper and then go to dinner. When I’m on holidays with the family I find the same qualities in a motel are just as important.

Deniliquin is part of my territory and I have been visiting the town for 15 years now. I honestly can’t say I’ve stayed at every motel in town but I have given most a go. About six years ago after trying out a number of places and not being really satisfied, I came across the Sportsman’s Arms Hotel Motel in North Deni. I’ve been stopping with them ever since. In fact last year I brought the family up and we stayed there for a week long holiday in the area.

What I like about the “Sporties” in a word, is “Hospitality”. Ed and Judy and the staff are very welcoming and easy going. I really feel comfortable and welcome, which I can assure you is not so common these days. Their Hotel Motel fits all the criteria I require. It’s comfortable, clean, welcoming, and the food is very good indeed. Quite often I need to take out one of the business owners I deal with while I’m in town. I always book into the restaurant at the Sporties, as I know my guest will get a great feed and we can share a good bottle of red.

So if you are planning a few days in Deni or just a stop over on your way through, do yourself a favour and stay with Ed and Judy at the Sportsman’s Arms Hotel Motel, I know you’ll be pleased you did.

For bookings call Ed or Judy on 03 58811810.

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Facebook And Twitter Help Aussie Flood Relief Effort

SOCIAL media is proving to be a powerful tool in the immediate disaster relief effort in flood-ravaged Queensland, with sites such as Facebook and Twitter helping to

co-ordinate temporary housing, provide vital police updates and record first-hand experiences.

In one instance, Nari French set up a Facebook page to help connect flood-affected Queenslanders with others wanting to provide temporary accommodation and shelter.

Mrs French, who lives in Adelaide, set up the page at lunchtime on Tuesday, and it has since had over 500 separate offers of accommodation across Queensland.

”These are people offering a spare room, or a sofa, a shelter for animals, even meals for people,” Mrs French said. She said that although many online gestures were small, they gave those witnessing the horror unfold from other parts of Australia a chance to contribute to the relief effort in some way.

Queensland Police have also used Facebook and Twitter to deliver safety messages and updates, greatly broadening their public information campaign.

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Australia’s Road Hazards

What They Are & How to Avoid Them

Driving in a foreign country can be an ordeal for some, but with proper route planning and a study of the rules of the road, any initial worries can be overcome! Like all large countries, there is a quite some travel distance between the city locations of Australia, and you will need to be aware of some road hazards that you may face, especially on remote country roads! Read on for more about our guide to the road hazards of Australia…
The last thing you want on your journey is a collision or accident involving wild animals along the roadside:

· Be vigilant if you like to travel at night – you could have a nasty adventure that you certainly had not planned for! If you are traveling in the outback, you could well come across some kangaroos and other livestock in the middle and all over the road, especially at night, and particularly in non-urban locations.

· It’s well known that kangaroos are nocturnal animals and are known to jump right in front of your vehicle! The headlights will dazzle them, and they usually remain rigid, and you may well hit them, and have an unwelcome accident.

· Many farmlands would border the roads and would be totally unfenced, which means that in places, farm animals such as sheep and cattle would graze by the roadside and probably venture across to the other side – so be vigilant!

· Watch out for wombats – these animals can weigh up to 40 pounds. They are usually around at night, but you might come across dead ones on the road throughout daylight hours, so be careful, especially if having to cross over the road to avoid a carcass. Unless you are travelling along the south and southeastern coasts, you may not encounter them at all.

· Dangerous animals such as black alligators are obviously to be avoided and are to be found along the northeastern coastline.

· Wild birds are also a danger along the road – as they trail dead carcasses. Usually the hawks fly off quite quickly, but the larger eagles can be quite slower to move off. So be careful. Other animals to watch out for include slow moving lizards, as you cross over to avoid a carcass you could hit and approaching lizard.

· Avoid following “Road Trains” in Australia. “Road Trains” in Australian language mean large truck vehicles that have two or perhaps three trailers attached. They move quite fast along the road and can overtake you, or you may find it very hard to overtake them. Stay well behind them, as they can cause stone damage to a windscreen, or create a lot of dust, especially during the day. If you are traveling at night, don’t follow them as they can travel over dead animals without you knowing there is one or more carcasses ahead, as their vehicle is of a higher level.

· Petrol or Gas Stations in Australia may be more than a hundred miles apart so please ensure that you are well filled up with petrol/diesel for your journey.

· Drive during the day if at all possible – do not travel at night for the most obvious reason – reduced visibility.

· Carry plenty of water whilst you are traveling, and ensure that the engine of your vehicle has sufficient oil and water, and the tyre pressure is correct.

In order to be more vigilant about Australian Road Safety, read more about the Rules of the Road in Australia. Heading to Australia on holidays? Visit Novacarhire.com’s Car rentals Australia page and get an instant quote which will offer you the best deals from top car rental providers.

John writes for Novacarhire.com – an independent car hire reservation website where you can book low cost car hire at over 5,000 locations worldwide.

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Where Is Deniliquin NSW Australia?

Deniliquin is a small town servicing a large rural community in southern New South Wales Australia. It is situated on the Riverine Plain a huge expanse of flat land which was once just covered in Salt Bush but now produces rice, dairy, beef and wool, all of which have benefited from irrigation, although the area was always famous for its wool. It sits on the banks of the Edward River which flows out of the Murray River at Mathoura and then rejoins near Wentworth. Deniliquin is 303 kilometres (almost) directly north of Melbourne on the Cobb Highway. The Riverina Highway intersects with the Cobb in North Deniliquin. Sydney is a 750 kilometre drive to the north east. People often stop in this oasis town on their journey from Sydney to Adelaide. About 130 kilometres to the north of Deniliquin is the township of Hay, Finley is 60 kilometres to the east and Echuca is 80 kilometres to the south.
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Planning for an Australian Holiday: How Much Money Will I Need? by Beverly Maniago

There’s no doubt that compared to the United States and the United Kingdom (or other European countries for that matter) you’ll spend less if you go on a holiday in Australia. Nevertheless, it’s still quite expensive especially if you’re just depending on a regular income or a student spending some time away from home.
With careful planning, though, you can already estimate how much you’re willing to spend on a daily basis.
There are two things that will cost you a lot during the trip: accommodation and transport. Prices for your accommodation tend to go up the closer they are to several landmarks or attractions, as well as modes of transport such as bus stops. Of course, you will pay more if you’re planning to settle in a luxury hotel or even a guesthouse.
If you don’t mind the distance or if you want to be more economical, you can choose to stay in hostels, motels, and inns. The next best options will be the guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. If you’re traveling with a group, you can stay in a mid-range room and just divide the cost or stay in a self-contained apartment that can accommodate as many as 5 people. You can also look for hotels that do not charge children guests.

Australia is one of the best countries to spend your holiday in. The good news is you do have a lot of options for your accommodation, including comfortable Brisbane CBD accommodation and Coffs Harbour accommodation.

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Motels- Beat The Recession With Great Value Rooms

The Global Financial Crisis has changed many peoples lives and many have stopped going on vacation. It’s interesting to note that in tough times some businesses do very well such as chocolate and confectionery producers. People tend to stay home to save money and they buy comfort food to eat while they watch television. Supermarkets and restaurants report their trade slowing down as we cut back on luxury items.

Many have been missing out on the family holiday which is a great shame as it is and important part of family life. We should all stop and think about what’s really important to us. Isn’t being together with the family spending quality time, more important than the 5 Star Hotel or a trip to Disney World?

Growing up in outback Australia we had to create our own entertainment. Our imaginations were in full swing and we made up games and built go carts and went on ‘secret missions” on our push bikes. Having a family gathering for a meal and then a few songs around the piano was a fantastic experience and a lasting  and fond memory.

By now you’re asking yourself what this has to do with Motels? The point I’m making is that we can all still go on vacation with the whole family and it does not require a bank loan to do so! Using Motels as we travel can be a huge saving and with the modern facilities they have these days, heaps of fun.

These often include a restaurant, games rooms, movie rooms and a pool. You can see Australian country life on a vacation like this and meet some of the town’s locals.

Travelling by road is a wonderful way to see the landscape and be together as a family, with stops for food or to see a historic marker or scenic lookout.

Travel Agents aren’t required for this type of trip as the whole family can take part in the planning and much of the booking can be done online. Years ago our planning consisted of laying out huge road maps on the living room floor and choosing our destinations. Most of us look online for maps but hard copy maps are still available from motoring organisations like the RACV in Victoria, the RAC in Western Australia, and the NRMA in New South Wales.

Membership of one of these clubs is highly recommended as they all have excellent breakdown support services. Knowing you’ll be back on your way soon after a mechanical failure or will be provided with a replacement vehicle is real peace of mind.

So why not have a rethink about the type of vacation you can have? Australia has thousands of motels in Cities and Country Towns and many are very reasonably priced.

Happy Motoring!

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Motels – A Short History

For this post on the Motels Deniliquin website I thought I’d provide some history on how the Motel evolved. The concept of the motel began in the USA and found it’s way to our shores many years later. Hopefully you’ll find this short motel history interesting.

The Story Of The Motel
Motels first appeared in the USA. The Model T built by Henry Ford saw automobiles become affordable to many more people which enabled them to travel the country like never before. The actual term motel is generally accepted as starting in 1926 when the ‘Milestone Mo-Tel’ in San Luis Obispo California was opened.

Rail Travel

Trains were the main means of transport prior to the motor car becoming popular. Logically, most lodgings were built in close proximity to the railway station. Wealthy passengers could stay in upmarket hotels in town and they would be picked up and transported there by that establishment.

1908 saw the first of Ford’s Model T’s roll off the production line. The significance of this was huge as people were able to change the way they travelled. Large numbers of folk who had never travelled away from home before found a new liberty.

Auto Camps

The term ‘Auto Camp‘ is not widely known these days as it’s been replaced by words such as ‘trailer park’ or in Australia, ‘caravan park’. In the 1920′s many municipal councils across the States provided some land close to towns specifically for automobile travellers to camp. Before then they often used to camp in farmer’s fields or on the side of the road. Basic amenities were provided at the camps and they brought business to the towns.

Thousands took to the road after Wold War I to seek work. Cabin Camps were built with basic requisites and often near gas stations and food stores. The advent of World War II affected construction as materials were scarce and expensive, to economise developers built long buildings with all the units connected. This was a much cheaper way to build than the free standing cabins. Separate garages were no longer used as parking was at the front of each unit. The end of the war brought on more road travel in the USA than had ever occurred before. The same thing happened here in Australia after the war but we didn’t see a motel until the mid 1950′s. Hotels and country pubs provided a place for road travellers to stay.

Franchises and Motel Chains

Initially motels were small businesses operated by a couple or family who owned the establishment. With more motels being built around the country associations were formed to help promote motels by encouraging people to stay in other member properties. The portrayed image was one of consistent high quality accommodation. The AH&LA is one of those groups and is now over 90 years of age.

Today a large number of motels belong to a franchise. Similar to McDonalds, this is supposed to provide the guest with a consistent level of service and facilities as can also be experienced with the large hotels such as Marriott and Hilton. Motel franchises such as Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn, Rodeway and Econolodge can be seen worldwide.

Early Australian Motels

Oakleigh a suburb to Melbourne’s east was home of Victoria’s first motel, the Oakleigh Motel. Planning, approval and building commenced in the early 1950′s and the motel was completed in time for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. In 2001 the building was put on the Heritage List. Bathurst a town east of Sydney and the Great Divide in New south Wales had a motel in 1954. It wasn’t too long before the Motel Federation of Australia was started.

As time went by more motels could be seen throughout Australia replacing the traditional accommodation of pub or hotel rooms. Today the Hotels that provided rooms are Pubs (public bars) and restaurants and the rooms while still there, are often neglected. A few hotels around the country have renovated their old rooms and offer them as boutique accommodation, definitely something worth trying.

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Motels Deniliquin

Okay, so why a site called Motels Deniliquin, and why should you listen to what I have to say?

I realise this is a strange name for a website, however there is some logic in my thinking. When people need something they usually search for the product and then put their location. So if someone is driving from northern New South Wales to South Australia and they plan to stop in Deniliquin overnight they would most likely type into their search bar, motels deniliquin.

Hopefully my site appears near the top so you can get an opinion from someone who doesn’t actually own a motel in Deniliquin or any other type of accommodation, park or lodging for that matter. I’m a fellow traveller who was actually in the same boat as you once. Believe me I know what’s it like when  you’re on the road with your family and need to find a friendly, comfortable place to stay with a clean bed.

Deniliquin has been a regular stop of mine over the years and I’ve had my share of bad experiences.

The town is situated in just the right location to have an overnight break and the Edward River is so relaxing with it’s fishing and houseboats. The South West Riverina is one of my favourite parts of Australia. Anyway I feel I have a responsibility as a seasoned visitor to Deniliquin to let you know of my experiences.

I don’t intend knocking any of the hotels, motels and caravan parks where I’ve had less than satisfactory experiences, and there’s been a number, but I will be happy to make recommendations based on my good experiences and my years of world travel. Not only that, I would like to share any information I have about Deniliquin, a town I have got to know well over my many years of staying there on route and also I will be adding some general articles on travel and touring.

A recommendation from someone who has ‘been there done that’ can save you money and make your holiday so much more pleasant.
Years ago when I first commenced travelling I had no idea about what to look for in a hotel or motel. I remember my first motel stay in a country town late at night after a long tiring drive. It was the first place I saw and I booked in only to find the room was filthy and the  shower was cold only! No breakfast, no heating, not even a cup of tea! When I saw the place in daylight I realised I would never have selected it only it was dark and I was so tired from driving.

When I was young I used to push myself and drive as far as I could before deciding to stay somewhere, so I never made a booking in advance. I’m not so young these days so I always book ahead, knowing I’ll be worn out after six or seven hours on the road!

Online booking makes it far easier to find a motel or hotel these days but this can also be a trap as the pics can be deceptive. A good photographer can make a dark dingy room look large and bright. There are some good sites like Wotif you can book through and get a good deal, but I like to check the properties own website as well. An extended stay makes this even more important. More than once I’ve had to pack up and change hotels, which is real drain on your vacation time.

You need to ask yourself what is the most important thing to you when choosing a motel or hotel? Is it a queen size bed, the food, the tariff, having a Jacuzzi or the shower room? For me it’s always a look at their wine selection!

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