A trailer changes how you plan an overnight stop. The bed still matters, but the parking matters more, because a room you cannot park at is not much use when you are towing. Drivers ask about this constantly on the Hume run: where can I leave a camper trailer for a night, is there somewhere safe for a motorhome, does the motel actually have room for a car and trailer. Generous parking can be harder to find than you expect, particularly in larger centres where bays are tight and often paid.
Motel Royal Tara sits at 27 Stephens Street, Binalong NSW 2584, a short detour off the Hume Highway and about 25 minutes from Yass along the Burley Griffin Way. Every room has its own parking space at the door, and there is room for caravans, trailers, utes and work vehicles. That one detail makes the stop easier than pushing on to a bigger town and hunting for a spot after dark.
Why Trailer Parking Is So Hard to Find
Travellers with a camper trailer, a motorhome or a car and trailer often struggle to find accommodation where they can park the rig safely for the night. Parking is frequently tight, off site or paid, and it can be hard to confirm in advance whether a van or trailer will fit.
The problem is layout. Most accommodation is built around a standard car bay and a driveway designed for a sedan. Add a box trailer, a boat, a horse float or a trades trailer and the maths stops working. You end up unhitching in the street, leaving the trailer somewhere you cannot see it, or waking early because you never properly settled. For anyone driving long distances for work, that is a poor way to spend a night.
What Trailer Friendly Parking Looks Like Here
We keep it simple. At Motel Royal Tara, the parking is part of the room rather than an afterthought at the far end of a block.
A Private Space at the Door of Every Room
Each of our 20 rooms has its own private parking space directly at the door. You pull up, you stop, and you are already where you need to be. There is room for trailers, utes and work vehicles, so a trailer does not have to be unhitched and left across the property. If you are unsure whether your setup will fit comfortably, ring us before you book and we will give you a straight answer.
Ground Floor Rooms With a Front Patio
Every room is on the ground floor and every room is non-smoking. There are no stairs between your vehicle and your bed, which makes a real difference when you are unloading tool bags, eskies or camping gear late in the day. Each room also has a front patio area, a pleasant spot to sit outside while the sun goes down.
What You Will Find Inside
Rooms include an ensuite, reverse-cycle air conditioning, an electric blanket, WiFi, a TV, a kitchenette, tea and coffee making facilities, and an iron. Housekeeping is provided daily, so the room is freshened each day you stay. You can see the full room setup on our accommodation page and check what else is available on site on our facilities page.
Room Types for Couples, Families and Crews
We have four room types, so a single traveller and a working crew are both straightforward to sort out.
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Family room, with a queen bed and two single beds, sleeping four
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Triple room
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Queen room
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Twin room
If you are booking for a group, tell us how many beds you need when you call and we will match the room to your numbers before you arrive.
Where We Are, and Why the Detour Works
Binalong is a small country town, and that is the point. We are a short detour off the Hume Highway and roughly 25 minutes from Yass on the Burley Griffin Way. You get off the highway, drive a short distance, park at your door, and you are done for the night. No circling a busy town centre, no shared parking station, no second trip to move the trailer.
The motel has been here since 1986, and plenty of our guests are repeat visitors who have worked the timing out for themselves. If you are comparing options along the corridor, our page on accommodation near Yass explains how the location fits into a longer trip.
Built for Utes, Work Vehicles and Infrastructure Crews
Country motels do a lot of quiet work for people on the road for a living. Utes with tool canopies, vehicles towing plant, and crews in the district for infrastructure projects in the area all need somewhere practical to stop. A parking space at the door, a ground floor room and an early breakfast are the things that matter most when the next day starts before sunrise. If you are booking for work, our corporate stays page covers what we can arrange, and you are welcome to call and talk through your vehicle and timing before you commit.
Dinner Without Moving the Rig
One of the overlooked benefits of parking at your door is that you never have to move the vehicle again once you are in. That matters when you have a trailer on the back and no interest in finding a park in town.
The Restaurant
Our restaurant is fully licensed and BYO, and famous for its signature steaks. The menu also runs to burgers, pizza, and Indian curries and biryanis. Dinner is served every day except Wednesday. You can walk from your room, eat properly, and be back at the door in a couple of minutes. The full menu is on our dining page.
Buffet Breakfast by Booking
Buffet breakfast is available from 7:30 to 9:30 am by booking. Let us know when you check in and we will have it ready before you head off.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Book Any Overnight Stop
Not every property describes its parking accurately, and it is worth a two minute phone call before you commit to a night somewhere new. These are the questions that save the most hassle when you are towing.
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Is the parking on site, and is it assigned to my room or first come first served?
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How long is the space, and will a vehicle and trailer fit without unhitching?
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Is the entrance and driveway wide enough to turn into with a trailer attached?
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Is the parking area level and lit at night?
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Can I park a second vehicle if someone is travelling with me?
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What time does check-in close if I am running behind schedule?
Any motel worth staying at will answer those questions directly rather than guessing, and you will know within a minute whether the stop suits your setup.
Booking, Check-In and Check-Out
Check-in is from 1 pm and check-out is at 10 am. If you are delayed on the road, call ahead so we know when to expect you. You can reach us on 02 6227 4310 or 0426 428 501, including by WhatsApp, and full details are on our contact page. If you are planning a longer stay or want to see what the district offers between drives, have a look at our things to do page before you lock in your dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park a trailer or ute at Motel Royal Tara?
Yes. Every room has its own private parking space at the door, and there is room for caravans, trailers, utes and work vehicles. You do not need to unhitch and leave a trailer somewhere else on the property while you sleep. If your setup is unusually long, call us before you book and we will confirm whether it will fit comfortably at the door.
Are the rooms on the ground floor?
All 20 rooms are on the ground floor and all are non-smoking, each with a front patio area. There are no stairs between your vehicle and your bed, which makes unpacking straightforward after a long day on the road. Each room also has an ensuite, reverse-cycle air conditioning, an electric blanket, WiFi, a TV, a kitchenette, tea and coffee, and an iron.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 1 pm and check-out is at 10 am. If you are running late, call us on 02 6227 4310 or 0426 428 501 so we know when to expect you. Buffet breakfast runs from 7:30 to 9:30 am and needs to be booked, and dinner is served every day except Wednesday.
Do you serve dinner, and can I bring my own drinks?
Our restaurant is fully licensed and BYO, and famous for its signature steaks. The menu also covers burgers, pizza, and Indian curries and biryanis, so you can eat without moving your vehicle again. Dinner is available every day except Wednesday. Buffet breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:30 am by booking, which suits an early departure.
How far is the motel from the Hume Highway?
We are at 27 Stephens Street, Binalong NSW 2584, about 25 minutes from Yass on the Burley Griffin Way and 18 minutes off the Hume Highway at Bowning. That keeps you close to the main route without the tight parking and traffic of a larger centre. Directions and contact details are on our contact page.
If you are towing something long, driving a loaded ute, or simply tired of squeezing into shared bays, we are an easy stop to reach and an easy one to park at.
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