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El Motor Inn

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco motel perfect for exploring Port Macquarie

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

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 | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

About the neighborhood

Port Macquarie

Oceanside stay.Steps from the motel, you'll find Port Macquarie Museum and Glasshouse Cultural Centre. Port Macquarie Courthouse and Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Flynns Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nobbys Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

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

4-star Art Deco motel perfect for exploring Port Macquarie
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly El Motor Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Port Macquarie motel.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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

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 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

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
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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 20562247396

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Motor Inn to the airport?

El Motor Inn is 3.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Motor Inn?

As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Motor Inn on Jun 11, 2025 start from $134.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

El Motor Inn offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

How close is El Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 12-minute walk from Town Beach and 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Oxley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 10 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at El Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at El Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does El Motor Inn have a pool?

El Motor Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does El Motor Inn have a restaurant?

El Motor Inn is home to El Cafe, which features ocean views.

Does El Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is El Motor Inn to downtown Port Macquarie?

El Motor Inn is 0.7 mi away from Port Macquarie.

El Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very clean and tidy room right within the central district so easy to get out and about. Cafe at property was great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Valentine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonable accommodation, room clean & functional, and good service all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALER

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking Very comfy Great access to dining
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great New Years Eve view, excellent. Staff great. Room comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayman, Hurstville

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

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

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