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El Motor Inn

4.0 star property

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Waterfront Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Living room | TV, iPod dock
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
  • Port Macquarie Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port Macquarie Courthouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Macquarie Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Macquarie Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hastings Spa Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Spa Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hastings Delux | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Delux

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hastings Executive | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Executive

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Port Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Port Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Port Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Port Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Waterfront Suite | Living area | TV, iPod dock

Waterfront Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room

ibis Styles Port Macquarie

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (1006)
The price is $106
per night
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
ibis Styles Port Macquarie

About this property

El Motor Inn

4-star Port Macquarie motel with coffee shop/cafe
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a garden.
El Motor Inn offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

The motel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This Art Deco motel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

El Motor Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • El Cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1968
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • In-room microwave fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per stay

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Property Registration Number 20562247396

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

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El Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 999 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Espresso

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Work trippin
Always a good place to stay when visiting Port Macquarie as it’s clean and very central
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cass

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect location for anyone seeing a show at the glasshouse or just wanting to be in the centre of town in walking distance to everything. Rooms were very clean & tidy, plenty of parking & the staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this motel. Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff at check-in. Room was modern and all furnishings are good quality. Bed is very comfortable. Location is close to everything and great for walking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned and convenient, rooms were spacious and clean, pool was great, overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Sidney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very well kept facilities, comfy room, and staff were super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well renovated and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly only issued. We did have was the cafe for breakfast was supposed to be open but was closed but not too much of an issue because there are plenty of other cafes and options close by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Staff were very helpful and place was clean. Close to amenities and beaches. TV reception was breaking up at times during wet weather when you need it but overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great room!
Fabulous location, very comfortable room with plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy customer
Clean, comfortable, close proximity and friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location near waterfront and restaurants. Very clean. Undercover parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice and central.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

coryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Motel of choice.
We stay here whenever passing through Port Macquarie. Twice in two weeks. Convenient and with friendly helpful reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I Had a wonderful room service meal and a fabulous breakfast on the two mornings I visited
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very much we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024