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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
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen
Front of property
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Living room

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
  • 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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ibis Styles Port Macquarie

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1001)
The price is CA $184
per night
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
ibis Styles Port Macquarie

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
  • 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

  • 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfortable
Nice and comfortable, clean room with off street parking. Noise from next door a bit annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room service was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Espresso

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Work trippin
Always a good place to stay when visiting Port Macquarie as it’s clean and very central
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Cass

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this motel. Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned and convenient, rooms were spacious and clean, pool was great, overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Sidney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very well kept facilities, comfy room, and staff were super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well renovated and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly only issued. We did have was the cafe for breakfast was supposed to be open but was closed but not too much of an issue because there are plenty of other cafes and options close by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Staff were very helpful and place was clean. Close to amenities and beaches. TV reception was breaking up at times during wet weather when you need it but overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great room!
Fabulous location, very comfortable room with plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy customer
Clean, comfortable, close proximity and friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location near waterfront and restaurants. Very clean. Undercover parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice and central.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

coryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Motel of choice.
We stay here whenever passing through Port Macquarie. Twice in two weeks. Convenient and with friendly helpful reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I Had a wonderful room service meal and a fabulous breakfast on the two mornings I visited
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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