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02 6884 2977

Family Accommodation
in Dubbo, Sorted

Room for the whole family, minutes from Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Our spacious family room keeps everyone together under one roof with free parking, free Wi-Fi and the best rate guaranteed when you book direct. Less packing and moving, more holiday.
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  • Family Friendly Room

Space for the Whole Family Right in Dubbo

Travelling with the kids? Our Family Room is built for exactly that. With room to sleep everyone, a table for board games or takeaway dinners, and a central Dubbo location just minutes from the zoo, it’s the kind of easy, comfortable base that makes a family trip feel like an actual holiday – for the grown-ups too. Book direct for the best family room rate in Dubbo.

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Beds for Everyone

Two queen beds, plus a single trundle that can be made up on request – comfortably sleeping a family of up to [five]. Everyone in one room, no splitting the family across two bookings.

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Minutes from the Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is a short drive away – and ask about our Ride to the Zoo option so the whole family can spend the day with the animals without worrying about parking

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Made for Real Family Life

A table and chairs for meals and games, a large desk, tea and coffee for the parents, a fridge for the kids’ snacks, and free Foxtel and Wi-Fi for the inevitable wind-down. Park once and walk to dinner.

 
  • Your Stay, Your Way

Take a Look Inside Our Family Room

See exactly where the family will be staying – beds, living space and bathroom – before you book. What you see is what you get, and you’ll always get our best rate by booking direct.
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  • Why Stay With Us

Everything the Family Needs, Right Where You Need It

Beds & Living Space

Two queen beds plus a single trundle on request, a table and chairs for meals and games, and a large desk area.

Snacks & Simple Meals

Tea and coffee making, a small refrigerator for milk and snacks, plus a microwave and toaster - a lifesaver with kids and early mornings

Free Wi-Fi & Foxtel

Complimentary high-speed NBN Wi-Fi and Foxtel with Chromecast to keep everyone happy after a big day, plus free off-street parking right outside.

Everyday Essentials

Iron and ironing board, hair dryer, fresh linen for every bed and eco-friendly bathroom toiletries - the practical things families actually use.

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Full In-Room Amenities

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  • Two queen beds + single trundle, made up on request
  • Table and chairs
  • Large desk area
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Small refrigerator
  • Microwave and toaster
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Hair dryer
  • Free high-speed NBN Wi-Fi
  • Foxtel with Chromecast
  • Free off-street parking
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Bathroom Features

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  • Shower
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Body wash and hand wash
  • Body lotion and shaving cream
  • Eco-friendly bathroom dispensers
  • Explore Our Rooms

Find the Right Room for Your Dubbo Stay

Queen Room

A comfortable, great-value queen room ideal for couples or solo travellers wanting a clean,
central base in Dubbo.

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Twin Room

Two singles for friends, colleagues or family — affordable, clean and centrally located.

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2 Bedroom Suite

Two separate bedrooms and room to spread out, great for families and groups travelling
together.

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Family Suite with Corner Bath

Extra space for the family, with a relaxing corner bath – perfect for a zoo trip or weekend getaway.

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2 Bedroom Family Suite

Our biggest room. Two bedrooms with plenty of space for larger families. Everyone gets room to breathe — no one’s sleeping in the car.
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Accessible Room

Available in queen or twin configuration with full wheelchair-accessible features. Same comfort, same amenities — designed so everyone feels welcome.
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King Suite

Our most popular upgrade. King bed, bathrobes, a pod coffee machine, and a full-size two-person bath with separate shower. Treat yourself — you’re on holiday.
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Family Room

A generous room with a Two queen beds and additional sleeping options. Plenty of space for the family to settle in after a day at the zoo.
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  • Transparent Pricing

Affordable Family Accommodation in Central Dubbo

Real country hospitality at a price that works for families. All rates are per room, per night and include free off-street parking and high-speed NBN Wi-Fi – no resort fees, no nasty surprises at checkout.
Room TypeStandardNSW/VIC/QLD
School Holidays		Easter/Christmas
Queen / Twin$180$185$195
Deluxe King Suite$190$195$200
Family Suite with Bath$210$220$230
2 Room Family Suite
No longer has bunk-bed		$220$230$240
Family Room
No longer has bunk-bed		$215$225$235

Book direct by phone or online and pay less than the booking sites — no hidden fees, no surprises. Rates vary during NSW, VIC & QLD school holidays and Easter/Christmas peak periods. Call 02 6884 2977 for availability or group bookings. 

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  • Testimonials

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice — 9 Years Running

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018
Don’t just take our word for it. Thousands of guests, families, couples, solo travellers and truckies have stayed with us over the years, and they keep coming back. The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award is voted by real guests, and we’ve proudly held it every year since 2018. Come and see what makes The Shearing Shed Motor Inn a little bit special.
  • Why Dubbo, Why Here

Right in the Heart of Dubbo

Walk to Everything

We’re on the Mitchell Highway, a short stroll from Macquarie Street’s cafes, shops and the Old Dubbo Gaol. Park once and leave the car — restaurants, the RSL, supermarkets and the city centre are all an easy walk away.

Real Country Hospitality

Free off-street parking, high-speed NBN Wi-Fi and a genuine warm welcome. Checking in here is like coming home.

Minutes from the Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is a short, easy drive from your door — and ask us about our Ride to the Zoo option so you can make a full day of it.

  • FAQ

FAQ - Questions, Answered

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give our friendly team a call on 02 6884 2977.

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How many people does the Family Room sleep?
The Family Room comfortably sleeps up to five – two queen beds, plus a single trundle bed made up on request. Everyone stays in the one room
Two queen beds, with a single trundle bed that pulls out from under one of them on request. If you need a different setup or have a larger group, give us a call and we’ll point you to the right room.
This room has a shower. If a bath is a must-have for the little ones, take a look at our Family Suite with corner bath.
Yes – the zoo is a short drive from the motel, and we offer a Ride to the Zoo option so the whole family can enjoy the day without the parking hassle.
Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is by 10:00 am. Arriving late or need an early start with the kids? Let us know and we’ll do our best to help.
Yes. We offer cooked breakfasts and breakfast baskets. Orders need to be at reception by 7pm the night before – handy if you’ve got an early start at the zoo. Order a basket the evening before and take it with you
Yes – free off-street parking is included with every room, right outside your door.
Yes. Every room includes complimentary high-speed NBN Wi-Fi, plus Foxtel with Chromecast.
  • Book Direct & Save

Book Your Family's Dubbo Getaway

Family Room from $215 per night, including free parking and Wi-Fi for the whole family. Best
rate guaranteed when you book directly with us – no booking-site fees, no surprises. Planning a
zoo trip? Ask about our Ride to the Zoo option when you call. 

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