Stays in Tamworth

Apartment-style rooms and a plunge pool near the Golden Guitar

Why guests love it

Plumes by CH is a four-star apartment-style stay in Tamworth with a plunge pool, a sun terrace and a garden. Rooms come with balconies, a minibar and a dishwasher, and some interconnect, which helps families and small groups. The Golden Guitar is a three-minute walk away, and pets are allowed. The 9.5 rating rests on only four reviews so far. My advice: book connecting rooms early if you travel as a family.

Refurbished 5-star rooms and Tesla charging near the CBD

Why guests love it

Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth by Rydges is the comfortable pick in Australia's country music capital, minutes from the CBD. Its 81 refurbished King rooms and suites have marble bathrooms and pillow-top beds, and there is a spa, sauna and gym. More than 960 guests rate it 9.1. Our editorial advice for families: eat at the Workshop Kitchen on arrival night, plan around the January festival crowds, and charge the car at the on-site Tesla points.

Soundproofed balcony rooms with a year-round pool

Why guests love it

Mercure Tamworth is a dependable chain hotel for families who want a proper pool. The outdoor pool is open year-round, rooms are soundproofed and have balconies over the pool or the nearby mountains, and there are family rooms, a fitness centre and two restaurants serving Australian cuisine with dietary options. Free private parking and a 24-hour front desk help with long drives. It sits 3.6 km from The Golden Guitar, so you will drive. Rated 9.0 by over 1,000 guests.

Heritage and Executive wings two minutes from central Tamworth

Why guests love it

I would book CH Boutique Hotel for a stay in the middle of Tamworth rather than out on the highway. Rooms are split between a Heritage Wing and a newer Executive Wing on Brisbane Street, with air-conditioning, a minibar and a coffee machine, and the hotel has its own bar and restaurant. Central Tamworth is a two-minute walk. A 9.0 score from 1,248 guests backs the choice, but there is no on-site pool.

A garden-view pool and family rooms near the Golden Guitar

Why guests love it

Roydons Motor Inn is a three-star motel in Tamworth with air-conditioned family rooms and a pool that looks out over its own garden. The listing places it a few kilometres from Tamworth Regional Airport and The Golden Guitar. Free WiFi, private bathrooms and free on-site parking are included, with picnic and barbecue areas for evenings outdoors. More than 1,100 guests rate it 8.9. My advice: book a family room and plan an evening barbecue.

A garden, tennis court and pool near the Golden Guitar

Why guests love it

I would book Econo Lodge Savannah Park for a practical family stay in Tamworth with room to move. It has a garden, a tennis court and a year-round outdoor pool, 2.1 kilometres from The Golden Guitar. Rooms include a kitchenette and a private bathroom, with garden, pool or mountain views, and private check-in, express check-out and room service. An 8.9 score from 448 guests is strong.

A pool and 24/7 desk five minutes from Peel Street

Why guests love it

ibis Styles Tamworth is an easy family stop five minutes' walk from Peel Street. The pool is the main draw for children, the Crossroads Restaurant and Bar handles dinner without a drive, and the 24/7 front desk helps when you roll in late off the New England Highway. Family rooms are available and around 1,270 guests rate it 8.0. Our editorial advice: request a family room ahead, swim before dinner, and walk to Bicentennial Park in the morning.

A spa pool and outdoor pool in quiet West Tamworth

Why guests love it

Quality Inn Ashby House Tamworth keeps things easy for families in West Tamworth, with an outdoor pool and a separate spa pool, free parking and the on-site Gallery Restaurant and bar. Breakfast can be delivered to the room, and shops and cafes are a ten-minute walk away. More than 530 guests rate it 7.8. Our editorial advice for families: order breakfast in on the first morning, swim in the late afternoon, and walk into town for dinner on the second night.

A pub-style stay with a playground and live music nights

Why guests love it

I would book The Tamworth Hotel for a family who want a pub-style stay with space for children. Family rooms are paired with an outdoor play area and a children's playground, and there are live music nights. The restaurant serves Australian cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and a sun terrace, garden and bar suit the evening. The Golden Guitar is five kilometres away.