Merewether Motel

4.5 star property
4.5-star golf motel near Newcastle Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, dining tables
Apartment, Ground Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock
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Apartment, Ground Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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231 Glebe Road, Merewether, NSW, 2291
  • Place, Dixon Park Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Merewether Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Merewether Ocean Baths
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Merewether stay.Your stay at this Merewether motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Merewether Beach and Dixon Park Beach. Glenrock State Conervation and Bathers Way Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dixon Park Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Glenrock State Conervation - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Merewether Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • NEX - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Merewether Ocean Baths - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

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
  • ‪Paper Run - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lotus Espresso - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Prince of Merewether - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Merewether Motel

4.5-star golf motel near Newcastle Beach
Merewether Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Merewether Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Newcastle motel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Merewether Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
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 Sunday to Thursday (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Friday to Friday (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM), and Saturday to Saturday (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Merewether Motel.
  • 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

How close is Merewether Motel to the airport?

Merewether Motel is 16.7 mi (27-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Merewether Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Merewether Motel.

How close is Merewether Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2.7 mi (8-min drive) from Newcastle Beach and 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Dixon Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Merewether Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Merewether Motel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 3.5 and 25 for adults, AUD 3.5 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Merewether Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Merewether Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Merewether Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Merewether Motel have a pool?

Merewether Motel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Merewether Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Merewether Motel to downtown Newcastle?

Merewether Motel is 1.9 mi away from Newcastle.

Merewether Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 806 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 806 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 806 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 806 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 806 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marilyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

8/10 Good

Neil, Greensborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Motel was generally well kept and the front desk staff were most welcoming. The room was small but most adequate for solo traveler. Bed was very comfortable. Unfortunately had a couple of issues, the fridge was not working which I didn't realize till morning and the reading light was also not working. Both faults report on checkout. The motel is located on a busy road and some noise spillover was noted when emergency services went by with sirens switched on. Generally good motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rethi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Toilet flush not user friendl
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my third time staying at the property. Love its location (very short drive to the Mereweather ocean baths) and walking distance from a lovely little coffee shop. My only dislike was there was no toaster provided. Also needed to provide a cash security deposit as I don’t own a credit card which is annoying if you don’t carry cash. Overall experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in and out ...clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, family room was spacious, unfortunately due to staff shortages there was no servicing for the three days we were there. One would expect a discount for this issue when we had two family rooms but ….. this lack of servicing is happening more frequently now at many establishments, and it should be published and not dropped on you as you book in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent motel to stop for a couple of nights. Everything you'd expect from this type of accommodation. Loved the use of BBQ and pool area was nice. Free parking on site was great. Had an issue with some stains on the duvet/towels, however one of the cleaners was super proactive and changed everything straight away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Very nice stay

Friendly service after booking by phone inquirey and at check in. Clean well appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for me to be based and didn’t have to travel to far away for my appointments. Surprisingly quiet for being close to a main road. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for an east trip into Newcastle and surrounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Wi Fi not working properly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joneen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is well-equipped and comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

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

8/10 Good

James

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

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

trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast service was excellent but the hotel was not very near eating places. The Mary Ellen pub was very good and a walk to The Junction gave more choice of facilities. However the Motel was not near the beach and there was no convenient bus service there. The buses into town were good and fairly regular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025