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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
Port Suite
Front of property
Exterior
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Living room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
  • Port Macquarie Museum
    1 min walk
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    1 min walk
  • Port Macquarie Courthouse
    2 min walk
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Macquarie Room

Macquarie Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hastings Spa Room

Hastings Spa Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hastings Deluxe

Hastings Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hastings Executive

Hastings Executive

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Port Suite

Port Suite

  • 40.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Port Room

Port Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Waterfront Suite | Living area

Waterfront Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Town Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Flynns Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nobbys Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: AUD 10-30 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

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

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing

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
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 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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El Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 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

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Will be back absolutely was an incredible stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great central location for our quick break. The property is super clean and well maintained. The staff, including housekeeping, were friendly and professional. Although there isn’t parking allocated to each room, there were plenty of spots available. My only suggestion would be that the bathroom needs an exhaust fan (we stayed in room 111) as it took a long time to clear after a hot shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ruben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing negative
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at EL. Unbeatable location close to all. Rooms have convenient balconies too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quite stay
Really comfortable o/night stay. Room spacious and well maintained. We had been driving all day so had an early night and slept really well. Would recommend to other travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful renovated place to stay on the river close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Cypress

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest motels we have stayed in. I have no complaints at all. Good service, nice clean rooms. The showers were great as was the A/C. Coffee, tea etc, all in the room. Only suggestion is to at least have ice trays for the mini-fridge or a community ice machine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Instant got water Modern facilities Plenty of food options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A recently renovated hotel with comfortable rooms and great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZHONGTAO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very clean and spacious. Coffee machine as well as instant coffee and tea bags, and milk provided. Comfy beds and we didn't hear any noise at night to keep us awake. Perfect location in the centre of town. Friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

The only negative was noise, you could clearly hear every word spoken in the adjoining room and in front of our room even with the television on!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Service was excellent, room was clean and comfortable and close to coffee early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Be careful no views
Check in was OK until I went to the room. There was no private balcony or patio as per the room inclusions on the web. Had a long debate with front desk who claimed the motel style walkway outside was it!! She couldn’t understand my point - and kept repeating the same mantra. Just because it says so on the web doesn’t mean it’s true. Eventually they “upgraded “ to what was supposed to be provided anyway. There are also no view’s whatsoever anywhere in the hotel. The web images are incredibly misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
newly renovated with valuable pertinent brainstorming. everything set out with customer in mind. tasteful furnishings. delicious coffee shop enclosed in the motor inn. convenient to supermarket and painted rocks walk. friendly staff . very enjoyable stay. thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room in centre of town
Great motel right in the centre of town! Comfortable bed and very clean room. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024