Seaside Garden Retreat puts you a short five-minute drive from Terrigal Beach. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An outdoor tennis court and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
43 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge)
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Playground
What to do
Basketball
Pool table
Beach nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Conference centre
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Adjacent to a golf course
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/games room
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Seaside Garden Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Seaside Garden Retreat 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 Seaside Garden Retreat?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Seaside Garden Retreat?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Seaside Garden Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Seaside Garden Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Seaside Garden Retreat and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, an arcade and a garden.
What's the area around Seaside Garden Retreat like?
Seaside Garden Retreat is a short 1-minute walk from Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve and 18 minutes' walk from Lavinia Street Reserve.
Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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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
8/10 Very good
14 December 2024
overall the place is lovely - very light and airy and clean. the one thing that let us down was the scum around the taps in bathroom sink and the scum around the sink - the rest was clean however didn't finish the job. As a result I ended up cleaning it myself with tissue and a spoon the clean the edges. Was so simple to clean and if I had cleaning fluid would have taken seconds - lazy cleaning. Didn't end up staying the night and left early
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 December 2024
It was ok.
Hotel a little tired, moldy curtain in the room, no fly screen on the sliding door to the balcony. Old musty smell in the room. However, the stay was pleasant enough the spa bath was ok, worked and was clean.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2024
Jian
Jian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 November 2024
Afsaneh
Afsaneh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Kaine
Kaine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 September 2024
good value
don
don, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
9 September 2024
1. The tv remote didn't work properly, 2. The mattress was old & uncomfortable 3. Get new balls & pool cues. 4. Couldn't get the pool spa working. Could be amazing place with lots to do but need to make sure each thing there is working properly
Clinton
Clinton, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
3 September 2024
The premises looked okay from outside though the lawns were infested with weeds, The room at first sight seemed okay but on further use I found the bathroom to be very much in need of maintenance No microwave supplied and no wine or spirit glasses provided also.
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
29 August 2024
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.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very good
25 August 2024
great place to stay central to everything on the central coast
garry
garry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
28 July 2024
Good
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 July 2024
A great stay, very comfortable, warm and quiet.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very good
25 July 2024
We received an upgrade to a top floor balcony room. The room was very spacious.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
14 June 2024
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.
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
13 June 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2024
Spacious and clean
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 June 2024
Friendly reception
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Lastminute guest review
2/10 Poor
26 May 2024
Smelly room with wet carpet
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
edwin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 May 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
5 May 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
Chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
10 April 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
Dianna, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2024
Paul.
Paul., 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
19 March 2024
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.