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South Seas Motel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
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Shower, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Room

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

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Balcony Twin Room

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

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Standard Twin Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Garden View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Queen Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Balcony Queen Room

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

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room with Pool View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room | Living area | Smart TV, DVD player

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

South Seas Motel

Family-friendly Merimbula hotel connected to the convention centre, 7-minute walk to Merimbula Marina
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.
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.

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 401 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa Dongjun

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

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

HEATHER

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

A handy stopover.

Clean and comfortable. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Could hear above room in the middle of the night, ,but overall quiet, even though it was fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel was quiet. Close to food. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant room with all the necessary requirements for a motel room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meaghan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Clean and comfortable. Liked having the option of the pool and having the hotplates in the room so we could cook if we choose to. Had everything we needed for our 5 night stay including toiletries. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this motel. Closed to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little place! Attention to detail down to the stamp on the toilet rolls! The pool side bar was amazing! Passionfruit mojito was AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025