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Sapphire Waters Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Beach
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Private Balcony Suite (Ground Floor) | Terrace/patio
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
$178
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026

Explore the area

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32 - 34 Merimbula Dve, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Mountain Recreational Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Poolside Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Private Balcony Suite (Ground Floor) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Private Balcony Suite (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Private Balcony Suite (Upstairs)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Spa Suite | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Suite | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Sapphire Waters Motor Inn

3.5-star Merimbula motel close to Main Beach Recreation Reserve
A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. This business-friendly motel also offers a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). The property has a front desk available during limited hours. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sapphire Waters Motor Inn is a smoke-free property.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent 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 5:30 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to March 31
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Sapphire Motor Inn
Sapphire Waters Motor
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Motel
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Motel Merimbula

Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 291 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Lovely stay on Sapphire Coast

Great location, spacious unit, very welcoming and helpful managers. Will certainly rebook if I need to be in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights and found the property clean with comfortable beds and friendly staff. The extra amenities of a laundry came in very handy after a week of travelling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Road trip

Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimity

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff went over and beyond to help us find Merimbula fishing club where the wake was for a funeral we were attending. Also went beyond expectations to see we had a nourishing breakfast. They upgraded our room as well. Could not ask for more of these lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Close to the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable good shiwer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Sapphire Waters were lovely. The Motel has lovely views. Very easy walking to shops, restaurants so good to leave the car behind. The room was clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comphy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Microwave in kitchenette. Very clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Nice, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

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

Great Accommodation

Really happy with the accommodation. Plenty of room. Well laid out with tv in a living room. This was separated from the bedroom by a kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Jindabyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the ground floor apartments. Four separate areas. Great living room with big TV. Very comfy bed. Easy room side parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious suite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We a comfortable overnight stay en route to Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a wonderful place to stay lovely and clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Noella

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in/out and accessibility to motel and local hot spots. Great space in rooms. Basic amenities available making it easy to stop, revive and head back out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phan

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

A Comfortable, Spacious Spa Room

The room was spacious, comfortable and cleaned despite not having a view. Overall, our stay was comfortable and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front-of-house staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025