Yamba Central

Overview

Yamba Central Motel is a family run business created in 2008 to bring the backpacking industry to beautiful Yamba in Northern New South Wales. After many successful years in the tourism and…

Yamba Central Motel is a family run business created in 2008 to bring the backpacking industry to beautiful Yamba in Northern New South Wales.

After many successful years in the tourism and hospitality sector, COVID-19 pushed them to rethink their sustainability in an ever-changing environment.

They decided to Evolve or Dissolve and establish themselves as a microbrewery, cafe, bar, and domestic accommodation provider.

July 2021 saw the grand re-opening with locally brewed beer and seltzer on tap for the patrons of Yamba to enjoy and bring a new vibe and feel to this relaxed beachside oasis.

Yamba Central has a variety of room types.

Most of their rooms are Motel style which has everything that you would expect for that style room.

For the budget-minded guest, they have dorm rooms and Private rooms both to use the communal bathrooms.

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.

Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar

Have step free access to the conference or function room

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)

Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide portable commode chairs

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Train your staff in disability awareness

Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)