Grafton Lodge Motel

I was so looking forward to my little trip to Grafton as I wanted to see the amazing jacaranda trees!! When I arrived, I was greeted by Mark I believe his name was. He just handed over the key to my queen villa. I just put my suitcase in & didn't really look at the apartment. I asked if there was somewhere to eat, and he said a good 15 minutes walk. I was shattered after a 10 +hrs train journey, so I popped to the garage for water, a pie & a magnum ice cream. I returned with food, put the lights on & gulped with shock to how grubby & tiered everything looked. I checked the bed to make sure it was clean, and it was ok, but the rest no!!!! Sofa all grubby, greasy & stained & really well worn. Mat on floor was filthy, wardrobe smelt so wouldn't put clothes in there & only about 3 hangers. Where air conditioning unit was, it must have had a leak & just plastered but not painted. Saving grace was the shower!! It was that bad. I was straight on my phone to try & find somewhere else & I couldn't find anywhere. After a very unpleasant night, I checked for bites, luckily none. I was booked for 3 nights I left Saturday afternoon & caught the night train back to Sydney back to my beautiful Airbnb. So upset & disappointed by the whole experience.

Trains weren't the best, Everything else was really good.

It was private and spacious. Would have liked info on where to dine locally and a shower cap.