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El Motor Inn

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

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Waterfront Suite
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Living room
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Private kitchen
Hastings Executive
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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Macquarie Room

Macquarie Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hastings Spa Room

Hastings Spa Room

Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Hastings Deluxe

Hastings Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2012
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hastings Executive

Hastings Executive

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2015
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Port Suite

Port Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Port Room

Port Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Waterfront Suite | Living area

Waterfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444

What's nearby

  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Macquarie Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flynns Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 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

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), meeting rooms and barbecues
  • Luggage storage
  • 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, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Languages

English

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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 to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

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

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 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.
Cots (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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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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 16 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Motor Inn on 20 July 2025 start from AU$207.00, 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.

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El Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 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

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cosy place. Walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great well priced accom right in the centre of town. Walk to everything location, clean and well equiped room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the best location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Good site
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one stay but very nice and confortable … thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Excellent location, close to shops, restaurants & entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and perfectly clean. Our only issue was some of the other guests were extremely noisy. Slamming doors at midnight and banging on doors as they walked past. We understand that you have no control over other’s behaviour. Apart from this one issue it was a lovely stay in a very very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking Very comfy Great access to dining
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonable accommodation, room clean & functional, and good service all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The birds of a night time was noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely pleasant and approachable. Highly recommend the in-house room service for dinner - compliments to the chef! Room was neat and tidy and very comfortable. Would recommend staying at this Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located in Port Macquarie. Easy walk to everything. Good breakfast option in the motel cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night, however I would definitely come back and hope to be back soon. The bed was exceedingly comfortable and the staff were so helpful; they went out of their way to make my visit enjoyable and easier. (There is festival on and taxis are hard to get, so their manager drove me to an appointment, personally). The location is perfect too, so close to everything you could want. Thanks guys for an amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at El Motor Inn - lovely views of the water!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location being very close to shops and restaurants. The room was very nice and tidy. Reception staff were helpful and provided a small bottle of fresh milk for coffee/tea. Didn’t use the pool but it looked lovely. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very clean and tidy room right within the central district so easy to get out and about. Cafe at property was great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Good hotel, great location.

Spotlessly Clean. Comfortable beds. Good location. Great place for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay to attend a show at the Glasshouse Theatre situated 100 metres away from El Motor Inn.The room was spacious, separate toilet/ bathroom, room service well priced albeit a touch slow when busy, (forgivable).Only downside, king bed mattress due for upgrade otherwise all AAA
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and polite staff, very helpful and great location at all. we spent one night and we can't complain, we got a proper and enough rest to resume our long journey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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