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Merewether Motel

4.5 star property
Motel in Newcastle with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Merewether Motel offers a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool, sun loungers, and a spa tub. Guests can play 18 holes of golf or explore the garden. Enjoy free WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services. Staff are praised for providing excellent value.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Economy Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Apartment, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

Living area

Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
231 Glebe Road, Merewether, NSW, 2291

What's nearby

  • Merewether Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Merewether Ocean Baths - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Newcastle Showground - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Interchange Station - 3 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SIDETRACK COFFEE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Convoy Commune - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Prince of Merewether - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lotus Espresso - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paper Run - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Merewether Motel

Motel near Newcastle Beach
Consider a stay at Merewether Motel and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Merewether Motel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

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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 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

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
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 daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 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 8:00 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
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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-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.
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Merewether Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Merewether Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merewether Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merewether Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Merewether Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Merewether Motel located?

Located in Merewether, this golf motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merewether Beach, Dixon Park Beach, and Glenrock State Conervation. Bathers Way Trailhead and Merewether Ocean Baths are also within 1 mi (2 km). Newcastle Interchange Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Merewether Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 802 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was small but was as expected. Room was clean. After hours check in was well communicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation, updated shower facilities. Close enough to cafes, pubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Georgie

Liked: Amenities
Everything about this experience was great. From the time I got there the receptionist was lovely and I was upgraded a room. The place was so clean and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication, clean, comfortable and convenient location for our overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before and I'll stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff super helpful, very clean, great aircon. Handy location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan, Chipping Norton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable stay, bed was comfy, room a bit small but all you need , nice complementary turkish bread for breakfast which was nice, was very pleasing stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location,close to Lingard Private Hospital which was the reason for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close driving distance to the major shops which is what we needed. Nice Motel, would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Binu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was very comfortable. Staff were so nice and friendly. Free continental breakfast was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms, eco toilet, complimentary continental breakfast. Perfect location for our stay. Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Yeah no complaints was lovely and clean Great shower nice breakfast got no complaints at all would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, comfortable & friendly. So nice after our past few disappointing accommodation experiences in Newcastle. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and great communication. Clean and quiet. Will stay again next trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little motel thought it was very cute and had all amenities you needed. The added toast brought to your room in the morning just made it even cuter. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, recently renovated. Staff are exceptionally helpful. Comfortable beds and air conditioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022