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Merewether Motel

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Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fitness facility
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Courtyard
Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, dining tables

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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231 Glebe Road, Merewether, NSW, 2291
  • Place, Merewether Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Merewether Ocean Baths
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, NEX
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Queen | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, Ground Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Apartment, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Merewether Motel

This motel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and barbecues are on-site. Limited housekeeping is available.
Merewether Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Merewether Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Merewether Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes by car from Newcastle Beach and 13 minutes from Lake Macquarie
Merewether Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Merewether Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Newcastle motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 3.50 to 25 for adults and AUD 3.50 to 25 for children

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open from Sunday to Thursday (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Friday to Friday (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and Saturday to Saturday (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This hotel will place an authorization for 200 USD for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 3.5 to 25 for adults and AUD 3.5 to 25 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday to Saturday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Merewether Motel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Merewether Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 820 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We always enjoy our stays at Merewether Motel. Friendly reception staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an incredible stay here! Location was perfect and the room was super clean. Shower pressure was 10/10. Only criticism was the street was super loud at night. Still would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, staff are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size comfortable room. Quiet considering it's on the corner of two major roads. Close drive to beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast needed, clean well serviced room and good pool. In all an excellent moderately priced motel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely and clean, staff were lovely, but we couldn’t eat our dinner at the table as the top wobbled all the time. Otherwise a five star stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good aircon, nice sized room, very clean, friendly easy check-in, some road noise though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay, handy location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in and out ...clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Surrounding area is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Great spot, staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable,clean room.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is well-equipped and comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay lovely staff,very clean room everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Friendly staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Comfortable stay close to a hotel bistro
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and spa are so nice staff very accommodating we had such a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for an east trip into Newcastle and surrounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean accommodation for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024