Motel Riverbend, Tailem Bend

16/03/2026

Claude and I checked out for the last time on Tuesday 10th March. We are both embracing this new chapter of our lives and the challenges it is bringing us.

Several weeks have passed by since I made the first announcement that Claude and I had sold the business. We have received countless messages of thanks, well wishes, appreciation and good luck. I would like to thank you all for taking the time to wish us both well - your kind words and support mean so much.

I would also like to thank my family and friends for helping me move, storing my furniture and belongings, and welcoming me into your homes.

I would like to wish the new managers every success and I hope they find their time at Motel Riverbend, as charterer building as I have 😊🥰😄

02/03/2026

So delighted to receive this beautiful positive review - just what I need at the moment! Thank you to my lovely guests 🥰🥰

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We had a very comfortable night in your hotel. It was very clean, comfortable and you went above and beyond to help us out in a difficult situation. After leaving our originally booked accommodation in Robe after discovering it was filthy dirty, we had to drive many hours to find an alternative place to spend the night. After finding your motel online, and reading the excellent reviews I tried to book online but with the intermittent internet service I ended up having to call you and despite your own family emergency you agreed to reserve us a room for the night. After several hours of driving we were never so glad to open the door to our room at your motel to find a clean comfortable well equipped room to stay the night. We finally relaxed after a stressful day. We will forever be grateful for your kindness and professionalism when you were dealing with your own personal family matter.

A few words that mean so much! 🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟💛🌟

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11/02/2026

Super proud and excited to announce that Motel Riverbend is a Traveller Review Award winner again in 2026! That makes 3 years in a row 🌟🌟🌟
Congratulations to my wonderful staff for all they do to help me make the motel the clean, comfortable and convenient place that it is to stay ✨ 🎉👏🎊
And a big thank you to all guests that have left a review, thereby making this award possible 🙏🙌😄

❤️ ❤️ 👍

29/01/2026

After 6 1/2 years it is time for a change!

It is with mixed emotions that Claude and I step away from Motel Riverbend - excitement for what lays ahead, gratitude for the experiences we have had and the friends we have made, appreciation for the wonderful staff I have worked with and the guests who have stayed, thankfulness for the opportunity to manage the motel and sadness as we leave the great little community of Tailem Bend 😊 🙏🥰💪😔

The motel has become a "way of life". Demanding, busy, lonely and challenging but at the same time rewarding, character building, satisfying and eye opening!!

I am thankful for the opportunity I have had and am proud of what I have achieved 💛 it has been a labour of love but now it is time for someone else to step in and put their stamp on the motel.

The new owners are very excited about their move to Motel Riverbend and are looking forward to becoming a part of the community. I know that you will all make them welcome and support them in whatever way you can 😊

Thank you to everyone who has supported me during my time at the motel whether as a guest, employee, supplier, tradesperson, contractor , family or friend. Your support has been much appreciated and Claude and I will always be grateful!

I will miss the pace of the motel, the chats and laughs i have shared with guests, my wonderful staff and the beautiful friends I have made through the motel and in the community ❤️ .. and I'm pretty sure Claude will miss greeting guests and all the pats, neck scratches, belly rubs and cuddles that go with his job as concierge!! 😻

Until we meet again, take care and stay well 🥰❤️ xx

19/12/2025

On Thursday night i took the girls to a Paint 'n Sip class at Revival Retreat
It was such a fun and relaxed night! Thanks to our beautiful hostess Tammi for providing a cool and comfy space for us to be creative in 🤣 and for the delicious food 😋 ... we certainly were spoilt!!

As you can see from the photos, I have some very creative staff members! (Except me ...I chose a paint by numbers ... and didn't finish it 🤣)

Big, big thanks to Bonnie, Leonie, Jen and Jen for your tireless work and support this year. Housekeeping is an endless task; monotonous in nature, smelly at times and full of surprises (some not so good 🤮) BUT whatever is going, you all come to work with a smile on your face and a happy attitude! 😁😆 thank you so much, it sure makes my job easier 😊💛

Love and best wishes to you all for Christmas and the New Year 🎅🎄❤️🥳🥂✨️

16/12/2025

From the staff at Motel Riverbend we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year 🎅🎄🥳🥂

One of the most enjoyable roles of our job is the interaction with guests .... thank you for the laughs we have shared, the conversations we have had and for your patronage throughout the year, it is greatly appreciated 👏 😊👍✨️

Whilst our staff is small in number, we are mighty in spirit and we loved being a part of the Tailem Bend Christmas Parade last Saturday night. We tried to get Claude to join in but he wouldn't have a bar of it, so we left him in charge at the motel! 🤣🐈😻

A huge thank you to Bonnie, Leonie & Jen for your tireless support this year and for agreeing to be involved in the Christmas Parade (you all looked fabulous) .... and last but not least a big thank you to Brian the Christmas Elf for supplying, decorating and driving your ute!! 👏🎅💪

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08/12/2025

Owning and operating an independent motel is a balancing act that demands skill, resilience, and an unwavering focus on guests and your team — all while navigating a job that rarely stops

08/12/2025

I don't usually post things like this ...but I'm pretty chuffed to have an article in Accom News!! 🙂👍💪🤩

Owning and operating an independent motel is a balancing act that demands skill, resilience, and an unwavering focus on guests and your team — all while navigating a job that rarely stops

29/09/2025

September marks 6 years for me at Motel Riverbend.
One of the greatest rewards is receiving 5 star reviews from guests .... and this review is so lovely, I just had to share!! 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

The property was very neat in the outdoor area and parking area. Inside, the room was immaculate, roomy, quiet, and had tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, and bathroom supplies. The curtains were excellent for creating a dark room, and there was an easily followed procedure to get your key if you are a late arrival. The text instructions were perfect. Although it is on the main highway from Adelaide to Melbourne, the road noise was not an issue. I will definitely return en route to NSW and Vic.

Thank you to this beautiful guest 🤩💛😊✨️🧡😍

Achieving and maintaining this standard requires long hours, dedication, commitment, and hard work 💪 💪
Big thanks to my team of superstars .. Bonnie, Leonie, Jen, and Jen, I couldn't do it without you! 🤩✨️💛

29/09/2025

September marks 6 years for me at Motel Riverbend!
One of the greatest rewards is receiving 5 star reviews from guests .... and this review is so lovely, I just had to share!! 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

The property was very neat in the outdoor area and parking area. Inside, the room was immaculate, roomy, quiet, and had tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, and bathroom supplies. The curtains were excellent for creating a dark room, and there was an easily followed procedure to get your key if you are a late arrival. The text instructions were perfect. Although it is on the main highway from Adelaide to Melbourne, the road noise was not an issue. I will definitely return en route to NSW and Vic.

Thank you to this beautiful guest 🤩💛😊✨️🧡😍

Achieving and maintaining this standard takes commitment, dedication, and hard work! 💪💪
Big thanks to my team .... Bonnie, Leonie, Jen, and Jen 🤩 you are all superstars, and you make my life so much easier!

17/09/2025

Spring cleaning / maintenance has begun in ernest here at Motel Riverbend!

Thanks to Daniel & Tam from The Local Guys Test & Tag Murray Bridge for keeping the motel safe and compliant! 🔌⚡️
Thanks to Pete Davis from Pure Air Group for cleaning and sanitising the split systems 👌👃 😀 and thank you to Brett from Brett's Window Cleaning for adding some sparkle and shine to the place! ✨️✨️

Well done to you all 👏👏👏
I appreciate your efforts in helping me maintain the motel to a great standard to ensure the safety and comfort of all guests 😀 😊