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The Black Dolphin Motel

Property class: 2

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A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a balcony with a view, and a bed.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a table, and a floor lamp.
A pool area with a white chair and umbrella, surrounded by a tiled deck.
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.
A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a towel rack, a sink with a faucet, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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2 Arthur Kaine Dr, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Main Beach Recreation Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Triple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the outside.

Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Studio, Patio, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Studio, Patio, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Patio, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Studio Suite, Patio, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Patio, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a view through a glass door to the outside.

Suite, Patio, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Merimbula

At The Black Dolphin Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Main Beach Recreation Reserve and Merimbula Boardwalk. Highlights at this motel include 2 outdoor swimming pools and in-room free WiFi. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Merimbula motel include Merimbula Marina and Merimbula Imlay Historical Society.
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What's nearby

  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Merimbula Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Spencer Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mormors - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Grapevine Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Black Dolphin Motel

The Black Dolphin Motel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Self parking is free.
  • 46 guestrooms or units
The Black Dolphin Motel offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Black Dolphin Motel?

Yep, The Black Dolphin Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Dolphin Motel?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Dolphin Motel on 28 Sept 2026 start from NZ$174, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Black Dolphin Motel?

Yep, The Black Dolphin Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Main Beach Recreation Reserve.

Does The Black Dolphin Motel have a pool?

The Black Dolphin Motel has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Black Dolphin Motel?

No, The Black Dolphin Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Black Dolphin Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Black Dolphin Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Black Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice and clean spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean , recommended to all 👍😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great. Convenient location. Possibly cleaning the room every 48 hours might be better however didn’t bother us too much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many many times. Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and nice reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

No milk in the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room easy checking in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Spacious room nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quite modern room (33) which appears to have been renovated fairly recently. Large Smart TV, awesome shower and ample storage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast, facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location and as we could have the facilities the caravan park , is brilliant for kids. Camp kitchen, pool etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience is goof
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Tidy and Clean room. So cozy..Bed is amazing.. Morning View of the lake while having coffee is great.. Eventhough not far from the road its still pleasantly quiet..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and had no real issues. staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was terrible - we were luck to get into the property - don't book through last minute dot.com
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was newly renovated and very nice. The staff were very friendly and said they had upgraded me to a newly renovated room. It would seem that most rooms have been renovated and the rest are going to be done, Gret to see the new owners retaining the bones of this beautiful old motel while refurbishing it tastefully
Stayed 0 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have stayed many times at black dolphin and were looking forward to renovation. Very disappointed, no drawers anywhere in room ,table and chairs outside only (we had inside and outside before). Side tables too small and easy to knock over, no drawers. Two camping chairs made us laugh. Light fixture cord dangerously low and a safety hazard.cord
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn't use the pool. The room didn't match the photos on internet. There were no inside table and chairs. The 2-seater couch was very uncomfortable - we were told it was all architect designed. We would NOT go back there again. Two fold up camping stools are NOT furniture for a suite, don't think an architect would have specified them. NOT GOOD NOT HAPPY
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The checkin was by pick up in a locksafe. Not a problem. No code for wifi. On calling the office there was no reply. Then told to leave a message and a staff member would call. Did not happen. We found cockroaches in the bathroom and a lot of dust/dirt on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our Studio lake view room had lots of space to move around. Bed is confomfortble, soft but supportive and fly screendoor that overlooked the Pickle Ball court and picnic bench. The continental breakfast for 2ppl included 2 fresh baked pasties, jam, fresh milk and Oj. All gourmet quality. Rooms & Bathroom are fully renovating and they did a good job. Areas of improvement. A pair of comfortable indoor air chairs and bedside light switches. You have to wash your dishes and cutlery in the bathroom sink. Note to house keeping to check behind the bathroom door when cleaning after the previous guest. There was a towel left behind and mini bar items were not replenished before we check in. Lucky they reception didnt charge us for it. Overall enjoy our stay. Would recommend and return. Note: Reception is located across the road at the Black Dolphin Holiday Park. Better signage or pre check in instructions text would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026