El Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Riverfront motel with free airport shuttle and coffee shop/cafe
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El Motor Inn

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Waterfront Suite
Port Suite
Port Room | Bathroom
Hastings Spa Room
Waterfront Suite

Overview of El Motor Inn

8.6

Excellent

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Port Macquarie.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The price is AU$211
Price available on 20/3/2024

Explore the area

29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
  • Popular LocationGlasshouse Cultural Centre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed5 min walk
  • Popular LocationTown Beach12 min walk
  • AirportPort Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)10 min drive
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Room options

Macquarie Room

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

Hastings Spa Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

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

Hastings Deluxe

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

Hastings Executive

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Port Suite

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

Port Room

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

Waterfront Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Port Macquarie

Located in Port Macquarie, El Motor Inn is in the city centre and on a river. Roto House and Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park and Macquarie Nature Reserve. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed and Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.

What's nearby

  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 1 min walk
  • Port Macquarie Courthouse - 2 min walk
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 5 min walk
  • Town Beach - 12 min walk
  • Flynns Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hog's Breath Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Town Green Inn - 2 min walk
  • The Beach House Restaurant & Niteclub - 3 min walk
  • The Burger Rebellion - 2 min walk
  • Zebu Bar & Grill - 2 min walk

About this property

El Motor Inn

Upscale motel by the ocean
Take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at El Motor Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms have comforts such as free international calls and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, fridges and on-request microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10–30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • El Cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1968
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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
On-site 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does El Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at El Motor Inn?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Motor Inn on 20 Mar 2024 start from AU$211.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at El Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 20 (subject to availability).

Does El Motor Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is El Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Port Macquarie, this motel is steps away from Port Macquarie Museum, Glasshouse Cultural Centre and Port Macquarie Courthouse. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed and St Thomas Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.

El Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beds and pillows very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & convenient location in the centre of the town. The rooms are spacious & clean & the shower was good. One big downfall is the parking for the rooms 103 & up. The ramp to the right hand side of the lot near the pool, You have to drive up the ramp & park up the top. There is no room to turn around & parking was very hard, everyone had to REVERSE Up an angled ramp to park & still do 4 point turns to try & park properly. Not practical & also very dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El Paso Port half way to the Goldie or thereabouts if driving from Sydney. Clean, hospitable, convenient. Only the one night stay over but all good again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

gai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allovwr very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location. Breakfast in the restaurant was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
1:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)