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El Motor Inn

4.0 star property

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Waterfront Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Hastings Executive | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Hastings Delux | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Town Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Flynns Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Macquarie Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Macquarie Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hastings Spa Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Spa Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hastings Delux | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Delux

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hastings Executive | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Executive

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Port Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Port Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Port Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Port Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Waterfront Suite | Living area | TV, iPod dock

Waterfront Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

El Motor Inn

4-star Port Macquarie motel with coffee shop/cafe
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a garden.
El Motor Inn offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

The motel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). This Art Deco motel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

El Motor Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • El Cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1968
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • In-room microwave fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number 20562247396

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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El Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Tamworth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the best location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Rock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one stay but very nice and confortable … thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lesli, Saskatoon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a dated motel. The room was clean but quite basic. Parking was full, so the lady at check in went to move her vehicle so we had a spot to park. It is a good location, you can walk to the water/beach and many restaurants. My children enjoyed the pool but it was small and basic as well. I feel like it was a bit overpriced for what it was. I guess paying for location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edyth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location being very close to shops and restaurants. The room was very nice and tidy. Reception staff were helpful and provided a small bottle of fresh milk for coffee/tea. Didn’t use the pool but it looked lovely. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Yi Zhen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but smelled quite bad from outside of window, one bed under air condition indoor unit and outside of the bathroom. My sister could not sleep well for whole night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located in Port Macquarie. Easy walk to everything. Good breakfast option in the motel cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Excellent location, close to shops, restaurants & entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Drew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaoru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Good hotel, great location.

Spotlessly Clean. Comfortable beds. Good location. Great place for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025