Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to plan an easy stay with us.
How far is Motel Royal Tara from Yass?
About 35 km north-west of Yass — roughly a 25-minute drive via the Hume Highway and the Burley Griffin Way.
Is Motel Royal Tara a hotel or a motel? Is it the Binalong Hotel?
Motel Royal Tara is a 20-room country motel at 27 Stephens Street, Binalong. Every room is on the ground floor with a private parking space at your door. We are a separate business from the Binalong Hotel in the village. We also run our own licensed and BYO restaurant on site — see our Dining page for the menu.
Are the rooms non-smoking? Where can I smoke?
Yes, all 20 of our rooms are non-smoking. You are welcome to smoke on your front patio area or elsewhere outside.
Is Binalong a good stopover between Sydney and Melbourne?
Yes. We’re about 312 km from Sydney (roughly three and a half hours) and a short detour off the Hume Highway — a quiet overnight stop with private parking at your door and dinner on site most nights.
Why stay in Binalong instead of right on the highway in Yass?
Binalong is a quiet village on the Burley Griffin Way, a short detour off the Hume Highway — so at Motel Royal Tara you sleep away from highway traffic noise, in a ground-floor room with your car parked right at the door. You get the convenience of a Hume stopover with a genuinely quiet country night, and you’re back on the highway in minutes in the morning.
Which towns are close to the motel?
Yass is about 25 minutes away, Harden–Murrumburrah and Boorowa are each 20–25 minutes, Jugiong is about 35–40 minutes, Young is about 50 minutes, Galong is just up the road, and Murrumbateman and Canberra are reached via Yass. We are also on the Burley Griffin Way, an easy stop between Sydney and Griffith.
Do you serve breakfast and dinner?
Yes. We serve a continental buffet breakfast every morning (pre-booking required), and dinner from our à-la-carte menu. The restaurant is open every day except Wednesday; weekend lunch is available by request.
Is there an on-site café?
We don’t have a barista café, but guests are welcome to enjoy coffee from our self-serve machine and cold drinks from reception, any time.
What food options are available?
- Continental buffet breakfast — 7:30 to 9:30 AM, bookings only (children under 12 free)
- Dinner — 5:00 PM (winter) or 6:00 PM (summer) to 9:00 PM, à-la-carte (closed Wednesday)
- Weekend lunch — 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, by prior booking
- Self-serve coffee and cold drinks from reception, any time
What are your check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 1:00 PM and check-out is before 10:00 AM. Reception is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM; after hours, our landline forwards to the manager’s mobile.
Arriving late from interstate — how does check-in work?
No problem. Reception is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, staff live on site, and after hours our landline (02 6227 4310) forwards to the manager’s mobile — so call ahead with your ETA and we’ll have your late arrival arranged, any hour.
Do you have baby cots or cribs?
Yes — baby cots and cribs are available on request. Just let us know when you book.
What is in the room?
Every room has a private ensuite with hair dryer and toiletries, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, an electric blanket, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette with kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge, cutlery and crockery, tea, coffee and milk, an iron and ironing board, and hangers.
Do you have an accessible room?
Yes. All 20 rooms are on the ground floor with parking right outside the door, and one room has an accessible shower. Please mention it when you book, or call 02 6227 4310, and we will hold that room for you.
What languages do your staff speak?
Our team speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi.
Do you have EV charging?
EV charging is coming soon. Please call us on 02 6227 4310 for the latest.
Is there parking?
Yes — every room has its own private parking space right in front of the room, free for guests. There is also plenty of room for trailers, utes, work vehicles, small trucks and machinery, and CCTV monitors our common areas. Towing a caravan or something longer? Call us on 02 6227 4310 before arrival and we’ll set space aside.
Do you have rates for work crews and long stays?
Yes. We welcome contractors and crews working on infrastructure projects in the area. Email or call us with your dates and numbers and we’ll quote weekly or group rates. Corporate stays.
Are the rooms set up for longer work stays?
Yes. Every room has a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster, free WiFi, reverse-cycle air conditioning, an electric blanket, daily housekeeping and access to the guest laundry — and we quote weekly and group rates for contractors and crews working on infrastructure projects in the area.
Do you charge extra for pets?
Yes, $20 per pet, per night, for every pet. Select the pet add-on when you book online, or tell us when you call. We welcome well-behaved, trained pets under 20 kg in every room type. Please tell us before you arrive. Pets can’t be left alone in the room or go on beds or furniture, and a cleaning charge applies if a room needs extra cleaning. Full details: pet-friendly stays.
Do you accommodate contractors and work crews?
Yes — we offer multi-room availability, long-stay rates, early breakfast options and ample parking for work vehicles, trailers and machinery.
How do I get the best rate?
For our best rates, call us on 02 6227 4310 or book online through this website.
Stay in comfort, relax, enjoy
For our best rates, call 02 6227 4310 or book online on our website — twenty comfortable ground-floor rooms in the heart of Binalong.