Great Northern Hotel

Loved our stay here to break up the trip home. The staff were lovely and accommodating.
It was so nice after travelling all day and getting in late to still be able to have dinner downstairs and the kids could have a play in the play area.
Our room was just a bit hot though, an aircon would have been great.

Room is clean. Price is good. Shared bathroom and kitchen with fridge and microwave oven. Ceiling Fan is provided instead of air conditioner. Quite hot in summer. Downstairs are pubs/restaurant. Great location.

Food excellent
Service great rooms basic but comfortable. Gets a bit noisy downstairs on a Friday night but that's pretty normal.

Stopped in on our way from brisbane to hobart for dinner and a few drinks. Honestly one of the best pub meals I think I've ever had. Do yourself a favour and try the scotch fillet.

Came for a couple rounds on the pokies and my mate got told to leave because his government issued passport apparently wasn't showing any valid features. (it's showed many) Normally it's alright at this pub just the woman who came in was quite sour and not very understanding at all. Doesn't matter though as there are multiple establishments in kempsey to use just sad that this was the closest. Sad to say goodbye as the food can be quite cheap on a Monday but it's just given a ill stigma to the joint

We had a fortieth birthday in the Bistro for ten people booked. The staff were very friendly and helpful even when half of our guests were an hour late. The Chef Luke and his crew did an outstanding job of preparing us ten different meals all at the same time. The food looked and tasted great and we would certainly eat there again. The Bistro is very comfortable and well appointed. Luke and his staff went over and above what we expected and we were very impressed with all that they did - even down to preparing the birthday cakes we had brought with us. Thoroughly recommend them. Just fantastic and great value.

We had a fortieth birthday in the Bistro for ten people booked. The staff were very friendly and helpful even when half of our guests were an hour late. The Chef Jake and his crew did an outstanding job of preparing us ten different meals all at the same time. The food looked and tasted great and we would certainly eat there again. The Bistro is very comfortable and well appointed. Jake and his staff went over and above what we expected and we were very impressed with all that they did - even down to preparing the birthday cakes we had brought with us. Thoroughly recommend them. Just fantastic and great value.

Great pub to have a catch up with family and friends. Large beer garden, kids play area, pokies, and a great place to eat. Staff are friendly also.

Celebrated son's 22nd birthday. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cannot thank them enough. Food was delicious. 16 people at our table and everyone enjoyed their meal and the time it took for service.

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is fantastic and the rooms are nice and clean. Beds are comfortable and warm.
I stayed on my way north and on the way back. Great place to stay

Food was awesome and the service was outstanding even for a Friday night. Clean place and magically cold beer

Can't tell from outside, but inside the hotel has a great buzz and fabulous food, with great specials every day at the bistro.

Must be the best food in town. Good prices and good services. New favourite spot to eat, and that's coming from a local

Noise place, we heard EVERYTHING that happens outside the room. (We could hear the kettle from the kitchen area)
If anyone was just walking outside we could hear it and feel the steps.
In our case someone returned at 3am and decided to warm something in the microwave which kept us awake for an hour. (And we are not light sleepers.)
We felt that the place is not clean enough so we used our sleeping bag to cover up during the night instead of the blanket they provide.

Rooms were basic. Very cold, no heating in rooms.
Most of the staff were friendly. Food was good.

Great staff and management. Top bistro and accommodation. My second visito in a sprint to Lismore and back. A heart of Kempsey.

The chicken stuffed cutlet Is so good. And the play area is good for kids. Staff are friendly we often go here for a night out.

Welcome to Kempsey! 2 for 1 meals on Monday nights + friendly staff + a variety of events/different dinner days + live music enjoyed even while walking past! Sure makes for happy days:)

I love the charm of this old hotel, but as such the rooms are from another time so you're sharing bathroom's etc. Restaurant and bar is modern (pokies room too)

Stopped in for lunch with the family, they go thier meals while I waited over an hour to get oily horrible food. Staff not even fussed over the stuff up