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Merewether Motel

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $125
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

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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 drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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

Economy Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Merewether Motel

4.5-star motel in Merewether
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 barbecue grills are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available.
Merewether Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children 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.

Merewether Motel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Newcastle motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Merewether Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

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 available
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 Sunday to Thursday (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Friday to Friday (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM), and Saturday to Saturday (7:00 AM – 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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-authorize 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
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.

Property is also known as

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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Friendly staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

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