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El Motor Inn

4.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port Macquarie Courthouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed
    ‪5 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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Room

ibis Styles Port Macquarie

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1001)
The price is NZ$252
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
ibis Styles Port Macquarie

About the area

Port Macquarie

A stay at El Motor Inn places you in the heart of Port Macquarie, steps from Port Macquarie Museum and Glasshouse Cultural Centre. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Port Macquarie Courthouse and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed.
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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

Art Deco motel with airport shuttle service and a 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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Satisfy your appetite at El Cafe, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • El Cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 20562247396

We should mention

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

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. 481 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 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

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wslking to beautiful locations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very much we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Port Macquarie overnight stop.
Always our choice when staying in Port Macquarie opposite the fantastic Bills Fishouse & bar restaurant. Friendly front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel for a night or 2 Clean and comfortable within walking distance to the river and town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an excellent location near the shops, restaurants and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Gladesville

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came up to visit family & the area was fantastic with restaurants, coffee shops, bars & shopping within walking distance. Staff were lovely & very helpful. Will definately be back & book earlier so we have a balcony with water views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024