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Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
Point of interest
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
$94
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

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871 The Entrance Road, Wamberal, NSW, 2260
  • Terrigal Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Erina Fair
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Copacabana Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen 2 Single

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queens

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen with Spa | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen with Spa

  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pet Friendly Room With Two Queen Beds

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen 3 Single

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 Queen 1 Single | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen 1 Single

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5-star Wamberal motel close to Terrigal Beach
This smoke-free motel features a bar/lounge, a conference center, and an outdoor tennis court. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Seaside Garden Retreat offers 43 accommodations. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Seaside Garden Retreat features an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This business-friendly motel also offers barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Seaside Garden Retreat is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 English breakfast: approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Pacific Garden Hotel Wamberal
Apollo Wamberal
Pacific Garden Wamberal
Pacific Garden Hotel
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel
Seaside Garden Retreat Wamberal
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel Wamberal

Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 137 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rod

Due to the very wet weather it was impossible to get an appreciation of the gardens etc. The room was clean but the overall view of the accommodation was that it was very tired and needed an upgrade. For the price it was a good stay. The Lantern Restaurant however was superb. The service, food and general appearance was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The site needs to be sold and redeveloped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean however noise from other rooms was loud. No blankets although air-conditioning. Taps dripped. In need of decent update to room. Friendly reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Number of faults in room. Crack in basin. Bedside light didn't work. sliding doors on cupboard stuck. No cover on batteries TV remote.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toilet seat did not fit and cover was cracked Tap fittings were lose and unsafe Many fittings did not exist Shower fan was noisy and hardly functioned No shelf to place soap Light fittings/switches missing No signs identifying motel site. Walking across wet lawn to get to stairs to access room. Sliding door to deck was difficult to shut and lock Front door marked Complex was relatively dark, safety & security an issue. Question the availability of food menu Switches were inadequate and confused as to what each switch was working each outlet Smell of aging complex No water glasses Early check out : front door open but no body at reception. Left key in “express check out” cupboard Doona needed clean or replacement We would never stay there again, or recommend to others. Fee for quality of service advertised was almost misleading. Rsy R Smith
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Won't be staying again

The place really needs to be looked after better. Run down and starting to fade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Julian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and run down, the curtain and light fittings were barely hanging on the walls. The doors were difficult to open and close, let alone lock. Outdoor area was dirty and clearly has not been cleaned or maintained for months, we dared not use the pool. There was also alot of animal waste on the grounds. I’m surprised the lawn was even mown. The games room had a pool table , in terrible condition, a ping pong top on the other , with equipment that looks like was picked up by the side of the road. If I was there with my wife & daughters , we wouldn’t have stayed an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

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

6/10 Okay

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok for a quick stay

Perfect location for beach “staycation” adventures only 4 minutes away. We stayed one night, I can’t imagine you’d want to stay longer if you wanted more comfort. Definitely an old place with extremely flat pillows & we had a kettle base but no kettle. For a quick stay though, the aircon was cold, the shower was hot with great water pressure. Room clean but dated. Didn’t try the pool because we stayed all day at the beach and ate out hence only looking for a bed over night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stay

The photos on the site do not reflect the actual place Broken bed head Bathroom bey mouldy Wouldn’t go there agin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathleen

It need a really good tidy up it's been a bit neglected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roweena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean except the shower no reception and didn't know how to get key just lucky another visitor told us to try the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solomon was amazing to deal with Property is nice and in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paulo

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitality the worst.

There was no one in attendance during the hours they promised reception to be open. I had to look long and hard for a phone number to raise someone. When I did, the phone message said no one is in attendance and a message could not be left. That is the worst feeling I have ever had in arriving to a place. Other aspects are: crack in the bathroom basin; no soap-holder in the shower; toilet lid cracked; bathroom fan too noisy; no Queen bed as booked, instead a double; sliding door to balcony difficult when attempting to slide; no box of tissues; roof structure above the balcony had its roof missing; only one bedside table light; some furniture missing creating a big 'hole' in the room; lighting was awful. The whole thing was substandard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The goldfish were amazing ! The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Hugo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough security cameras, not enough control, the quality of people were very disrespectful, they were ding dong ditching all hours of the night, people were very noisy didnt do anything about it. False publicity interms of the entertainment areas, the pool table was a joke, all cue sticks had no tips the pool table was MDF and not stone. The swimming pool water was dirty and nobody did anything about it, my son got a rash after swimming in the pool water, our room television didnt work, my refridgerator was leaking and had terrible temperature control. In conclusion I would never recomend to anybody about staying the night a Seaside garden retreat Wamberal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay,clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025