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.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
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
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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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
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
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 91 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
22
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 91 reviews" "
8 - Good
20
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 91 reviews" "
6 - Okay
28
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 91 reviews" "
4 - Poor
14
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 91 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
7
6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Jennifer
Traveled with pets
Aug 29, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but unfortunately the bedsheets on one of the beds had insects in them which bit me throughout the night. There was also no bin in the room.
Despite an obvious effort to re-tile or at least grout the bathroom, the craftsmanship was extremely poor. The shower screen needs replacing along with the tap and shower head where water came out in odd directions. The curtains were threadbare and had rips in them. However the kids enjoyed the pool table and table tennis in the games room.
As soon as we walked into the room we were greeted with a terrible smell that seemed to be stuck to the rooms inner soul.
When we turned on the bathroom light / fan , the fan was rattling so loud it would keep a hibernating brown bear awake all winter.
Additonaly, there was a huge wet patch on the floor whcih made us keep out shoes on the whole time.
May have only been this room but will definitely never stay there again for the price we paid.
edwin
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Chris
Traveled with partner
May 5, 2024
The main areas of the property were clean and tidy. The rooms were a bit dated and showing their age. Bathroom was decent but a bit tired. The place was quiet and bed was comfortable enough but pillows may as well have been a rolled up t-shirt. There were no extra pillows or blankets in the room and no one on reception when we got in to get some more. Not a bad place for a night if you just want somewhere to sleep but maybe byo pillow.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Dianna
Apr 10, 2024
Property was tired needs an update .Fridge was leaking there was a fan in front of it to dry out the moisture. Room should have been offline for the night. I have worked in the motel industry for 35 years yes it was a few years ago but I feel I can express an opinion.
Dianna
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul.
Apr 7, 2024
Paul.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Michael, Rydalmere
Traveled with family
Mar 19, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The place was cheap and easily accessible. that was about it. There was no coffee in the room (tea yes, but we don't drink tea). the Pool was off limits due to being green (The whole reason we chose to stay there besides it being cheap, was for the pool) and unclean. there was no breakfast or food being served.
Our aircon didn’t work
The bathroom was pretty ordinary.
If you needed a toilet brush there was none
Tonya
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Frances
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Mar 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice, sheets were clean, however the fridge was noisy, the rooms need some maintenance, and the toilet didn’t flush.
Frances
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Charlotte M
Traveled with pets
Mar 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Property run down but what staff contact there was was friendly. Chinese restaurant next door adequate.
Charlotte M
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Glenn
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Needs a freshen up
Glenn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Susan
Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Feb 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great to be able to have my pets with me.
It is not good that the so-called fenced area was not pet-proof, with large gaps under fences, and hedges instead of fencing, allowing everything to escape. Attention to properly closed in pet court-yards would hugely improve the Resort. Also, some food/drink vending machines?
The bathroom vanity was falling apart the curtains were falling apart/torn and dirty. Chairs on the balcony were old and not comfortable to sit in. Had to take the inside chairs to use the balcony. The table we had to put a beach towel on as it was so dirty. The whole place needs to be maintained and given a good clean to get up to a satisfactory standard.