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El Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Unwind by the ocean’s soothing sounds or indulge in your favorite coffee at the cafe. With sun loungers nearby, this charming getaway is where relaxation meets convenience.

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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
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Living room | TV, iPod dock
Relax at El Motor Inn, an upscale oceanfront motel with a lush garden and outdoor pool. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, dry cleaning services, and the helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $119
includes taxes & fees
$108 per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3

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

Macquarie Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2012
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2012
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2015
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Port Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444

What's nearby

  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 1 min walk
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 5 min walk
  • Town Beach - 12 min walk
  • Flynns Beach - 4 min drive
  • Nobbys Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

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

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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 56 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

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

  • IPod docking station
  • 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.

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

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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 20562247396

Also known as

El Paso Motor Inn
El Paso Motor Inn Port Macquarie
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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 5 minutes' walk from Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
Excellent location, close to shops, restaurants & entertainment.
Leonard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Drew, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel, great location.
Spotlessly Clean. Comfortable beds. Good location. Great place for a one night stay.
Gillian, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rachel, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

sam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brad, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for seeing Port Macquarie
Great central location, easy parking, lovely pool and loungers for guests. Close to bars restaurants shops and beaches. Very modern and clean. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Joy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel for an overnight stay between Sydney and Gold Coast. Close to everything. Excellent service.
Deidre, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Great situation and comfy room
Gerry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice and comfortable
Nice and comfortable, clean room with off street parking. Noise from next door a bit annoying.
Glen, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room service was exceptional.
Lea, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Duane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Work trippin
Always a good place to stay when visiting Port Macquarie as it’s clean and very central
Espresso, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jerry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the perfect location for anyone seeing a show at the glasshouse or just wanting to be in the centre of town in walking distance to everything. Rooms were very clean & tidy, plenty of parking & the staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend!
Cass, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend this motel. Wonderful
Graham, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff at check-in. Room was modern and all furnishings are good quality. Bed is very comfortable. Location is close to everything and great for walking.
Roy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well positioned and convenient, rooms were spacious and clean, pool was great, overall great experience.
Daniella, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room, staff and location
ROBERT, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very well kept facilities, comfy room, and staff were super helpful!
James, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Eric, 1-night trip
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