The Kidman Wayside Inn
A pool, spa baths and a restaurant near town
About this stay
The Kidman Wayside Inn covers more ground than most Griffith motor inns: a seasonal outdoor pool, a handful of rooms with their own spa bath, and an on-site restaurant, Novus, that serves entrees, mains and desserts using local produce from the Riverina district. Every room carries a desk, air-conditioning and a wardrobe, and some add a kitchenette with a microwave for guests who'd rather not eat out every meal of the stay. Family rooms sit close to the pool, and room service and luggage storage cover the practical side of a longer stay in town. The property is a 10-minute walk from Griffith's town centre, where supermarkets, cafes and other amenities are within easy reach, and the Rotary Lookout and Griffith Pioneer Park Museum are both about 3.6 kilometres away for anyone wanting to see more of the town. Private and free parking cover guests arriving by car.
- Outdoor pool
- Spa bath rooms
- On-site restaurant
- Near Griffith Pioneer Park Museum
Our take
The Kidman Wayside Inn suits travellers who want more than a standard motel room, a pool, a spa bath in some rooms and an on-site restaurant, without paying for a full apartment. It particularly suits anyone planning a short walk into Griffith's town centre or a look at the Rotary Lookout and Pioneer Park Museum nearby. It won't suit guests chasing a full kitchen for a longer stay, since only some rooms have a kitchenette, so check that specifically before booking if it matters to you.
- ✓Request a spa-bath room specifically when booking, since only some rooms carry one and they're not guaranteed by default.
- ✓Book a table at Novus Restaurant ahead on busy nights, it's the only on-site dining option at the property itself.
- ✓Walk into Griffith's town centre for a coffee, it's about ten minutes on foot from the property door.
Why we love it
- Spa baths tucked into a handful of rooms
- A seasonal outdoor pool for hot afternoons
- Novus Restaurant using local Riverina produce
- A 10-minute walk to Griffith's town centre
Why guests love itThe Kidman Wayside Inn earns its keep by covering more than a standard room: a pool for hot afternoons, a spa bath tucked into a handful of rooms, and Novus Restaurant downstairs for a meal without moving the car. Families settle into rooms with a desk and air-conditioning while kids head straight for the pool, and the short walk into Griffith's town centre makes an evening stroll past the Rotary Lookout genuinely worth the short walk it takes.
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