Cootamundra Gardens Motel

Bathroom was not cleaned properly. The shower drain had a dead animal smell coming out of it. Two very tiny windows not enough for air ventilation. Fridge did not keep our drinks and food cold over night and was warm by morning. Photos on website definitely sent the same in person .

OK motel, just OK. Room was small and not worth the tariff. Got a great pizza at the shop up the street. Motel has Indian restaurant but we didn't use it. The motel is older type. Stayed here a couple of years earlier and found the same misgivings.

There is an obvious and commendable effort by the current operators to upgrade and improve this very much older style motel. Our room had a near new clean shiny bathroom. Also very effective wi-fi and air conditioning. We agree that the term Gardens is a tad misleading, but there is a pleasant central courtyard with above average sized pool and newish B.B.Q. The biggest asset though is it’s rather excellent on-site Indian restaurant. So, for the moderate price this motel is well worth considering because of the actual and planned improvements and the efforts to upgrade from first impressions which might be of some shabbiness and untidiness.

Booked a Deluxe Queen with Balcony. The balcony was a concrete slab outside the door, the building is single story. Not a garden to be seen and you knew when your neighbour had a shower because of the plumbing noise. The a/c was loud and the outside unit was damaged and I never saw the fan working. Very basic but clean. The remote for the a/c was filthy. ‘Deluxe’ is an over statement.

We didn't stay at the motel so this review is about the restaurant. We have had takeaway from this restaurant several times now and we love it. The food is wonderful and the service can't be beaten. So friendly and helpful and their estimate of timing of when the food is ready has always been spot on - and they also text when it's ready - no standing around waiting for long periods of time. We will definitely be back as we see this as one of our regular spots now.

Having eaten at this Indian restaurant on numerous occasions and the quality continues to get better. This visit highlighted even more interesting menu items as “Street Bites”. The range of tandoori’s, curries etc, quality of food and friendly service was well received along with a small but very adequate bar and wine list. We returned a week later for takeaway and were pleased the quality remained. Price is moderate and acceptable.