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South Seas Motel

3.5 star property

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A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a reception desk.
A motel with a large mural advertising the South Seas. It features a staircase leading to the entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained lawn.
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
A white wall with a large potted plant and two business cards for South Seas Hotel in Bermuda.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a decorative pillow with a leaf pattern, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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12 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Mountain Recreational Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a painting on the wall.

King Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Queen and Single with Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a window with sheer curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small chair.

Classic Queen and Single with Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen and Single Ground floor

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a door with a sign.

Classic Queen and Single Ground floor

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two blue armchairs, a small wooden table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Classic Queen Room Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Queen with Balcony | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Queen with Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a desk.

King Suite with Pool/Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

South Seas Motel

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, conference space and a children's pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
South Seas Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

With your stay at South Seas Motel, you're connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Merimbula Imlay Historical Society. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Merimbula Marina and Merimbula Boardwalk
South Seas Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 334 square feet (31 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly South Seas Motel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Merimbula hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 334 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: AUD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

Property is also known as

Seas Motel
South Seas Motel
South Seas Motel Merimbula
South Seas Merimbula
South Seas Motel Hotel
South Seas Motel Merimbula
South Seas Motel Hotel Merimbula

South Seas Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 418 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Shops and restaurants all close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was perfect for a couple of nights…friendly staff, nice clean rooms and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great pool and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wedding weekender. Lovely motel for a couple days and very close to the reception venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, clean, friendly and close to everything. Newly refurbished to a high standard. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcoming staff. Spotlessly clean. Beautiful swimming pool, sun loungers and poolside bar in the afternoon 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian and Sue

Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff and wonderful central location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa Dongjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this motel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay, very handy location within a short walk to cafes, restaurants & shops. Lovely staff, cute pool bar area with beach bar vibes!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THe room was nice and comfortable. Reception staff was pleasant. Good amenties. Have stayed before so knew that it would be of a good standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pool. Rooms decent size
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little motel on main road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, large clean rooms. Close to restaurants and club, always a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, no keys required (you elect a PIN code for your room), comfortable, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very comfortable and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Perfect, Comfy, great location

Great Motel, friendly staff, just a one night get away, plenty of room, comfy beds, nice balcony looking over the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Good central location. Very friendly, welcoming staff. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, room very tidy, bed comfortable good shower friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hadas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable and in a good location to walk to restaurants and shops. We enjoyed the little pool area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024