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Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Terrigal Beach

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Located close to Terrigal Beach, Seaside Garden Retreat provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk chair
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Wamberal, Seaside Garden Retreat is next to a golf course and near the beach. Erina Fair and Westfield Tuggerah are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Terrigal Beach and Copacabana Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Central Coast Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Wamberal travel guide
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Map
871 The Entrance Road, Wamberal, NSW, 2260

What's nearby

  • Wyrrabalong National Park featuring surf, a sandy beach and a bay or harbour
    Wyrrabalong National Park
    2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Wamberal Beach NSW, photo taken Jan 2017 #beachbound #aquatrove #hometown #beachtips
    Wamberal Beach
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Terrigal featuring a beach, a coastal town and a bay or harbour
    Terrigal Beach
    4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Forrester's Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station
    18 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lagune Artisan
    4 min drive
  • Island Time Espresso Bar
    6 min drive
  • Sal & Co
    4 min drive
  • Bellyfish
    6 min drive
  • Darrons Seafood
    2 min drive

About this property

Seaside Garden Retreat

Motel near Terrigal Beach
Located close to Erina Fair and Copacabana Beach, Seaside Garden Retreat provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and tour/ticket information
  • A banquet hall, barbecues and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Seaside Garden Retreat boast perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Pacific Garden Hotel Wamberal
Apollo Wamberal
Pacific Garden Wamberal
Pacific Garden Hotel
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel
Seaside Garden Retreat Wamberal
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel Wamberal

Frequently asked questions

Does Seaside Garden Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Seaside Garden Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Seaside Garden Retreat located?

Situated in Wamberal, this golf motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Terrigal Beach, Erina Fair and Central Coast Stadium. Westfield Tuggerah and Gosford Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews

6.6

6.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We could take our dog and it was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay central to everything on the central coast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karamvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location & good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The goldfish were amazing ! The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solomon was amazing to deal with Property is nice and in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that they have rooms for pets and the owner was so lovely upon check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy, room was quiet and clean but looking quite tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Staff & service
Such a comfortable room overlooking beautiful gardens. Felt so rejuvenated after the one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sascha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a good location and handy for people travelling with pets. However it’s an old hotel in dire need of maintenance and updating, not a place you’d stay for longer than two nights. We did enjoy the pool on a hot weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it due to being clean, quiet and being able to have the fur babies with us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is looking very tired and dated and needs renovating. However, our stay there was pleasant. The room was large,clean and very comfortable and the staff are good.The grounds around the motel buildings are very nice and spacious and include large grassed areas and a tennis court.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok for a quick stay

Perfect location for beach “staycation” adventures only 4 minutes away. We stayed one night, I can’t imagine you’d want to stay longer if you wanted more comfort. Definitely an old place with extremely flat pillows & we had a kettle base but no kettle. For a quick stay though, the aircon was cold, the shower was hot with great water pressure. Room clean but dated. Didn’t try the pool because we stayed all day at the beach and ate out hence only looking for a bed over night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice, sheets were clean, however the fridge was noisy, the rooms need some maintenance, and the toilet didn’t flush.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

YASIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stafg was friendly and property is clean and rooms are spacious and comfy. The only little feedback be to have a light over swimming pool for someone who wants a swim between 8pm amd 10pm. Not a hugre issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great to be able to have my pets with me. It is not good that the so-called fenced area was not pet-proof, with large gaps under fences, and hedges instead of fencing, allowing everything to escape. Attention to properly closed in pet court-yards would hugely improve the Resort. Also, some food/drink vending machines?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

The main areas of the property were clean and tidy. The rooms were a bit dated and showing their age. Bathroom was decent but a bit tired. The place was quiet and bed was comfortable enough but pillows may as well have been a rolled up t-shirt. There were no extra pillows or blankets in the room and no one on reception when we got in to get some more. Not a bad place for a night if you just want somewhere to sleep but maybe byo pillow.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
overall the place is lovely - very light and airy and clean. the one thing that let us down was the scum around the taps in bathroom sink and the scum around the sink - the rest was clean however didn't finish the job. As a result I ended up cleaning it myself with tissue and a spoon the clean the edges. Was so simple to clean and if I had cleaning fluid would have taken seconds - lazy cleaning. Didn't end up staying the night and left early
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite an obvious effort to re-tile or at least grout the bathroom, the craftsmanship was extremely poor. The shower screen needs replacing along with the tap and shower head where water came out in odd directions. The curtains were threadbare and had rips in them. However the kids enjoyed the pool table and table tennis in the games room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

PJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Just basic... I won't go there again

Just basic... I know it was cheap, but extremely basic. All very old and out dated. Bad beds and pillows, no kitchenette only a toaster and kettle on one "cupboard", a fridge over there. No lounge and a tiny table. Old bathroom with a shower curtain that was not closing due to a screw in the track. No flyscreens in the window & only letting flys in, so we just kept the aircon on most of the time (a shame as I love the coastal air and it wasn not too hot) The room was huge and totally waste of space Other guests were loud till 10pm and no one fro the hotel told them to quite down
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good - room size, some 30 sqm, two double beds (although we ordered one queen, but it looks like all room have at least two beds. Rooms overlooking park area, nice, green and quiet. And the rates are cheap comparing to other properties available it the area (it's about 5-10 min drive to Terrigal, 15 min drive to The Entrance). Separate table and two chairs inside and another set at the balcony. Enough power points around the room (it's often a problem in hotels). Bad - this property probably fits definition of "run-down". Everything is old, no fly screen, fridge produced more water than cool, shower door replaced with a curtain, bath in poor state (although clean). No batteries were supplied with A/C remote.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Rod

Due to the very wet weather it was impossible to get an appreciation of the gardens etc. The room was clean but the overall view of the accommodation was that it was very tired and needed an upgrade. For the price it was a good stay. The Lantern Restaurant however was superb. The service, food and general appearance was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mandy

I loved having a yard for my dog, very convenient and the reason I chose this property. The pool was well maintained and I enjoyed having it. Unfortunately the property has been allowed to slowly fall into disrepair. It would have been awesome in its heyday, there were now overgrown veggie gardens, coy pond still has fish but was lacking water and needed a good clean. The aircon in my room dripped water inside directly above one of the few power points. No coffee machine or available breakfast that was advertised and very minimal teabags etc. I assume the dog friendly rooms are probably the least maintained as the place was quite full. I did enjoy my stay despite this.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

It was ok.

Hotel a little tired, moldy curtain in the room, no fly screen on the sliding door to the balcony. Old musty smell in the room. However, the stay was pleasant enough the spa bath was ok, worked and was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024