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El Motor Inn

Property class: 4
Riverfront motel in Port Macquarie with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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El Motor Inn is just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at El Cafe, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco motel include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $126
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Why we love this property

Savor every bite
Taste ocean-view dining at the restaurant, delight in cooked-to-order breakfast, or sip drinks at the bar. The cafe offers casual fare.
Balcony bliss
Modern guestrooms boast furnished balconies or patios for outdoor relaxation. Inside, convenient minibars keep refreshments just a reach away.

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Waterfront Suite

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a small wooden table. A kitchen area is visible with cabinets and a microwave. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.

Waterfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Port Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Hastings Delux

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Hastings Spa Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a shower area.

Hastings Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Macquarie Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Macquarie Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Port Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Port Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Hastings Executive

A balcony with a sliding glass door, a small table, two chairs, and an air conditioning unit.

Hastings Executive

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444

What's nearby

  • Port Macquarie Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Macquarie Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bills Fish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's Burgers Port Macquarie - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Beach House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Port Macquarie Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Motor Inn

  • El Motor Inn is just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at El Cafe, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco motel include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 56 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1968
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free international and long-distance calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

El Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves breakfast and dinner. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
  • Microwaves are available for AUD 10 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 25.0 per stay

Policies

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.
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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 20562247396

Property class

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does El Motor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Motor Inn 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at El Motor Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at El Motor Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at El Motor Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by El Motor Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 20 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at El Motor Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Does El Motor Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around El Motor Inn like?

El Motor Inn is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Glasshouse Cultural Centre and 2 minutes' walk from Port Macquarie Courthouse.

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