Holbrook Submarine Museum & HMAS Otway
Holbrook's famous landmark — a full-size submarine in the park in the heart of town, with the museum alongside sharing the town's surprising naval story.
Holbrook · New South Wales
A More RelaxedWay to Stay
Comfortable accommodation, thoughtful amenities and warm country hospitality in the heart of Holbrook.
Welcome to Holbrook
Comfort, Character & Country Hospitality
The Jolly Swagman Motor Inn is a family-run motel on Albury Street, in the middle of town. Rooms open onto their own verandahs and the garden, parking is right at your door, and an on-site Chinese restaurant means dinner is only ever a few steps away.
The Motel
Simple pleasures, done well
Every room has reverse-cycle air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and tea and coffee facilities — with towels, bed linen and free toiletries taken care of. Off-road parking sits right at your door.
The Region
On the Hume, a world away
Holbrook sits on the Hume Highway — an easy stop between Sydney and Melbourne, and a town with a submarine in the middle of it. Stretch your legs, wander the gardens, stay the night.
The Name
Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong…
A nod to Banjo Paterson’s 1895 ballad “Waltzing Matilda” — and to everyone travelling the long roads of Australia. We like to think Holbrook is a fine place to camp for the night.
Accommodation
Your Room Awaits
Thoughtfully arranged accommodation for restful nights and easy mornings.
Amenities
The Details That Make a Stay Easy
Rest Well
Comfortable rooms and practical amenities.
Stay Connected
Free Wi-Fi.
Arrive Easily
Off-road parking, right at your door.
Bring Your Companion
Pet-friendly accommodation available.
Dine On Site
Chinese restaurant at the motel.
Explore Holbrook
A convenient base for discovering the region.
Pet Friendly
Don’t leave them behind
Travelling with your four-legged companion? Ask us about our pet-friendly accommodation — designated rooms where they’re as welcome as you are.
Evenings Around the Fire
The fire's lit, and tomorrow can wait
When the evening cools, the fire pit comes out among the palms and the gums. Pull up a chair, open something from the restaurant, and watch the dusk settle over the garden — the highway hums somewhere out there, but it can wait until morning.
After dark
“Two guests, one fire, and nowhere to rush off to.”
Jason & Roderick — your hosts
Dining at Jolly Swagman
Good food, just steps away
The motel's on-site restaurant serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
Discover Holbrook
Stay Somewhere Worth Exploring
A town with a submarine in the middle of it, museums worth an afternoon, and national park hills on the horizon.
Woolpack Inn Museum
A beautifully preserved historic inn filled with the everyday objects and stories of the district's early days.
Holbrook Golf Course
Country golf at its most peaceful — rolling fairways, birdsong and warm local company.
Guest Experience
In the words of our guests
“Perfect for a break on the road between Syd. and Melb.”
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About the Motel
A warm welcome in Holbrook
The Jolly Swagman is owned and cared for by Jason Brough & Roderick Brown, who take great pride in providing a comfortable and welcoming stay for all guests — whether you’re stopping for the night or staying a while.
Find Us
Right in the Heart of Holbrook
46 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW 2644
Holbrook · New South Wales
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