Infrastructure projects in the area run on rosters, not on office hours. Crews arrive for a swing, work long days in the weather, and need three things done properly at the end of it: a bed, a feed and somewhere safe to park the ute and trailer. Motel Royal Tara is a 20-room country motel in Binalong, about 30 minutes from Yass on the Burley Griffin Way, and the motel has been welcoming travellers since 1986. Every room is on the ground floor with a private parking space at the door, which is the sort of detail that matters when you are unloading tools at 9 pm.
Why a Country Motel Suits a Work Crew
Bigger towns mean bigger traffic, longer walks from a car park to a room and a lot more noise at night. A small country motel works differently. You pull up, park outside your own door, and you are in your room within a minute. There is no lift to wait for, no shared bathroom down a corridor and no hunt for a parking spot after a late finish.
We keep things simple and predictable, which is what a supervisor organising accommodation for a crew actually wants. Rooms are non-smoking, all on one level, and each one has a front patio area where you can sit outside with a coffee before the day starts or sort out paperwork at the end of it.
Room Types We Can Put a Crew Into
With 20 rooms, we can accommodate a small crew or spread a larger group across a mix of room types. Tell us how your team is travelling and we will match the rooms to the group.
Room type | Best suited to |
|---|---|
Family | Queen bed plus two singles, sleeps four. Works well for a small crew sharing or a couple travelling with kids. |
Triple | Three people on the same roster who are happy to share a room. |
Queen | A single worker, or a couple on a longer placement. |
Twin | Two workers travelling together who each want their own bed. |
If you are booking for a project team, it helps to know the exact numbers early. Let us know how many people, how many nights and whether anyone is towing a trailer, and we can hold the right rooms together rather than scattering your crew through the building.
Parking for Utes, Trailers and Work Vehicles
Parking is one of the first questions we get from crews, and it is one of the easiest ones to answer. Every room has a private parking space directly at the door, and there is room for trailers, utes and work vehicles. That means you are not leaving a loaded vehicle in a street or a shared car park overnight, and you are not carrying gear any distance.
Ground floor rooms, so no stairs with tool bags or eskies.
A private space per room, right at your front door.
Room for trailers, utes and larger work vehicles.
Easy in and out for early starts before first light.
Meals That Fit Around Shift Times
Feeding a crew is half the battle. Our licensed and BYO restaurant serves dinner every day except Wednesday, with steaks, burgers, pizza and Indian curries and biryanis on the menu. After a long day on site, being able to walk a few steps from your room to a hot meal beats driving into town and hoping something is open.
Dinner Every Day Except Wednesday
Crews on rotating rosters do not always eat at the same time, so a restaurant on site takes one job off the list. You can eat in, or arrange something for the group. The restaurant is licensed, and you are welcome to bring your own as well if that suits your team.
Breakfast by Booking
A buffet breakfast runs from 7:30 am to 9:30 am by booking. If your crew is starting early, let us know when you check in or when you book and we will sort out numbers for the morning. It is a straightforward way to get everyone fed and out the gate without a stop on the road.
Booking Several Rooms for One Project
Project bookings usually come with questions about invoicing, rooming lists and changes to the roster. We handle work crew and company bookings directly, and we are happy to talk through how to set yours up. You can see how we approach longer company stays on our corporate stays page, and browse room options on the accommodation page.
The quickest way to sort out a crew booking is to ring us on 02 6227 4310 or 0426 428 501, which also works on WhatsApp. Give us your dates, the number of rooms you need and any parking requirements, and we will confirm what is available.
Where We Are and How to Get Here
Motel Royal Tara is at 27 Stephens Street, Binalong NSW 2584. We are about 30 minutes from Yass on the Burley Griffin Way, which makes us a short detour off the Hume Highway rather than a long drive off the route. For crews travelling between Sydney, Canberra and the Riverina, that positioning keeps travel time down at both ends of a swing.
If you are comparing options around the Yass district, our page on accommodation near Yass explains what we offer and how we sit on the map.
What Every Room Includes
Rooms are set up for people who are staying a while, not just passing through for a night. Each one has an ensuite, reverse-cycle air conditioning, an electric blanket, WiFi, a TV, a kitchenette, tea and coffee making facilities and an iron. Housekeeping keeps things fresh across a long swing, and the kitchenette means you can make your own breakfast or a late snack without leaving the room.
Ensuite bathroom in every room
Reverse-cycle air conditioning and electric blanket
WiFi and TV
Kitchenette with tea and coffee
Iron for work clothes
Housekeeping
Private parking space at the door
Check-in is from 1 pm and check-out is 10 am. If your crew is arriving late off a long drive, let us know in advance so we can have everything ready and the lights on. More detail on the property sits on our facilities page.
Longer Stays and Housekeeping
A one-night stop is easy. A four-week swing is where a motel either works or it does not. Ground floor rooms, housekeeping and a proper kitchenette make a longer stay more comfortable, and having the restaurant on site means you are not cooking every single night. We are also a small property, so the people looking after your rooms are the same people you speak to at the front desk. If something needs fixing or changing, tell us and we will deal with it.
Downtime Between Shifts
Not every day on a project is a work day. When a crew has a break, Binalong is a quiet base and Yass is a short drive away for supplies. If you want ideas for filling a rest day, have a look at our things to do page, or ask us when you arrive and we will point you in the right direction.
Talking to Us Before You Book
Every crew is different. Some want rooms clustered together, some want to be spread out, and some need to know exactly where the trailers will sit. Tell us what your project needs and we will tell you honestly what we can do. Ring 02 6227 4310 or 0426 428 501, or reach us through the contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you park work vehicles and trailers on site?
Yes. Every room has a private parking space directly at the door, with room for trailers, utes and larger work vehicles. Because all rooms are ground floor, you can unload gear without stairs or long walks. Let us know at booking if you are bringing a trailer so we can allocate the most suitable spot for your crew.
Can you feed a crew that finishes late?
Our licensed and BYO restaurant serves dinner every day except Wednesday, with steaks, burgers, pizza and Indian curries and biryanis. Buffet breakfast runs from 7:30 am to 9:30 am by booking, which suits early starts. Tell us your shift pattern when you book and we will work around it.
How do I book multiple rooms for a project team?
Ring us on 02 6227 4310 or 0426 428 501, which also works on WhatsApp. Give us your dates, how many people are travelling and any room pairing preferences. We have 20 rooms, so we can often hold a block together for a crew if you book early enough.
How far is the motel from the Hume Highway?
We are at 27 Stephens Street, Binalong NSW 2584, roughly 30 minutes from Yass on the Burley Griffin Way. That makes us a short detour off the Hume Highway rather than a major diversion, which keeps travel time down for crews coming from Sydney, Canberra or the Riverina.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 1 pm and check-out is 10 am. If your crew is arriving late after a long drive, let us know in advance so rooms are ready and someone is expecting you. For best rates call or book us online from our website.
