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El Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Art Deco motel in Port Macquarie with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Waterfront Suite
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Living room
Relax at El Motor Inn, an upscale oceanfront motel with a lush garden and outdoor pool. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, dry cleaning services, and the helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

Room options

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Macquarie Room

Macquarie Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hastings Spa Room

Hastings Spa Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2012
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Hastings Deluxe

Hastings Deluxe

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2012
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hastings Executive

Hastings Executive

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2015
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Port Suite

Port Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
  • 40.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Port Room

Port Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Waterfront Suite | Living area

Waterfront Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444

What's nearby

  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flynns Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nobbys Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 11 min drive
  • Wauchope Station - 17 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Port Macquarie Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chop and Chill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Motor Inn

El Motor Inn is just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at El Cafe, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco motel include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 56 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1968
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free international and long-distance calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

El Cafe – Overlooking the ocean, this café serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
  • Microwaves are available for AUD 10 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 25.0 per stay

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 20562247396

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Frequently asked questions

Does El Motor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Motor Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at El Motor Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at El Motor Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at El Motor Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by El Motor Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 20 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at El Motor Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as boat tours, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Does El Motor Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around El Motor Inn like?

El Motor Inn is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Glasshouse Cultural Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed.

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El Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Parking
Bed
Port
Lobby
Birds
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • The property is close to beaches and offers a convenient location for beach access. (4 reviews)
  • The pool was very clean and had plenty of chairs, lounges, and umbrellas for guest comfort. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10

Will stay there again.
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent location, close to shops, restaurants & entertainment.
1-night trip

10/10

Happy with our stay
2-night trip

10/10

Staff were extremely pleasant and approachable. Highly recommend the in-house room service for dinner - compliments to the chef! Room was neat and tidy and very comfortable. Would recommend staying at this Motel.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location, reasonable accommodation, room clean & functional, and good service all round.
2-night trip

10/10

Great parking Very comfy Great access to dining
1-night trip

10/10

Very centrally located in Port Macquarie. Easy walk to everything. Good breakfast option in the motel cafe.
3-night trip

10/10

Great value breakfast options
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful stay at El Motor Inn - lovely views of the water!
1-night trip

10/10

Spotlessly Clean. Comfortable beds. Good location. Great place for a one night stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Was a very clean and tidy room right within the central district so easy to get out and about. Cafe at property was great!!!
1-night trip

10/10

Overnight stay to attend a show at the Glasshouse Theatre situated 100 metres away from El Motor Inn.The room was spacious, separate toilet/ bathroom, room service well priced albeit a touch slow when busy, (forgivable).Only downside, king bed mattress due for upgrade otherwise all AAA
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly and polite staff, very helpful and great location at all. we spent one night and we can't complain, we got a proper and enough rest to resume our long journey
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent room, staff and location
1-night trip

10/10

Very clean room and pool area. All staff members helpful, friendly and went out of their way to accomodate my son and I. Room service was very good, delicious food and fast service. We will be back again. Thank you so much team El motor inn!
2-night trip

10/10

Great location, very well kept facilities, comfy room, and staff were super helpful!
2-night trip

10/10

It was an excellent location near the shops, restaurants and beach.
1-night trip

8/10

Thank you very much we enjoyed our stay
1-night trip

10/10

Great central location, easy parking, lovely pool and loungers for guests. Close to bars restaurants shops and beaches. Very modern and clean. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
2-night trip

10/10

Fabulous location, very comfortable room with plenty of parking.
2-night trip

10/10

Great New Years Eve view, excellent. Staff great. Room comfortable.
2-night trip

10/10

Will be back absolutely was an incredible stay
1-night trip

10/10

Very clean and well renovated and great location
1-night trip

10/10

Well positioned and convenient, rooms were spacious and clean, pool was great, overall great experience.
3-night trip

10/10

Room service was exceptional.
1-night trip