The motel used to be good - not sure how it is now, as I've not been there for 15 years. I first stayed at the motel in 1985, prior to actually moving to live on Siding Spring Mountain. Note that it is nestled in the river valley, so it does tend to get misty in the morning/evening. You may wish to find somewhere higher.
Another alternative is to camp in the Warrumbungles - this is only a 20 min (and very pleasant) drive back to SSO mountain. But it is much further than Coona, if you need to go into town.
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