Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel in Rutherford

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Family Room | Terrace/patio
Basic Apartment | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW, 2320
  • Walka Water Works
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Maitland Showground
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Sofa Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Premium King Spa Suite

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Maitland

Rutherford stay.With a stay at this Rutherford motel, you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and 20 miles (32 km) of Hunter Valley Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Walka Water Works - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Maitland Showground - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 28 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 30 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

  • Telarah Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪D'Artagnan's Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5-star motel in Rutherford
As a guest of Hunter Gateway Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Hunter Gateway Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Maitland motel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hunter Gateway Motel offers 63 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Maitland motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
Check-in before 2 PM and after 10 PM can be arranged on request at the time of booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Maitland Mercure
Mercure Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Bradford Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Rutherford
Mercure Maitland Rutherford
Hunter Gateway
Best Western Plus Hunter Gateway
Best Western Hunter Gateway
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel Rutherford

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hunter Gateway Motel to the airport?

Hunter Gateway Motel is 25.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hunter Gateway Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hunter Gateway Motel.

Does Hunter Gateway Motel offer free breakfast?

Hunter Gateway Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hunter Gateway Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Hunter Gateway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hunter Gateway Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Hunter Gateway Motel have a pool?

Hunter Gateway Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Hunter Gateway Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Hunter Gateway Motel to downtown Maitland?

Hunter Gateway Motel is 2.7 mi away from Maitland.

Hunter Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

4/10 Poor

Kylie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were told that if we lost our key we would have to pay $80 to be let into our room. The door handle on our room was very dodgy. It took five time to get into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is lovely. Clean, well maintained rooms, loads of parking, really nice pool and fabulous staff. We did cop a bit of noise from the pub/hotel next door at night, but that happens when your room is right on the fence line of the hotel car park. It's all good though. A terrific place to stay for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Bernard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed in the property. Ive stsyed there before and it was great but this time there was a very pungent order coming from the shower drain. No one there to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Room was clean and fresh. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nerida

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location and for the price it is a good place to stay, just looking tired and needs a bit of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was great location and convenient to everything staff were great and nice and clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

keith

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed no one for check in but worked out fine. Room was clean and comfortable. Sadly some local children threw a mower in the pool 😡. So unable to use pool. Feel for the owners with big job to get that mess clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Arnel

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

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Ok stopover

Nice quiet overnight stop over property. Wouldn’t want to stay any longer that 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Quiet and peaceful location. Above the curtains so much dust when I closed them at night otherwise good condition for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meg the receptionist was incredibly helpful. Rosa was also very helpful. The property was really great excluding the aircon which badly need servicing. The ability to pay when you get there should also be a thing that stays. Meg was immensely helpful with navigating the area, filling us in on the hotel and just generally so friendly. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
office lady was very helpful when i had to change my booking .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

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

8/10 Good

Alan

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

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bandana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024