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Wandarrah Lodge

2.0 star property

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A waterfront pier with a wooden walkway and white railings, boats docked at the end, and a calm water body reflecting the sky.
Point of interest
Breakfast area
A beach with a wooden bench and a picnic table.
A small, colorful building with a purple roof and yellow trim, located near a waterfront.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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8 Marine Parade, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Main Beach Recreation Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A small wooden nightstand with a book titled "Gem Attractions" and a black desk lamp.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a wooden wardrobe, a door leading to a bathroom, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (4 Persons), Accessible

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

A bathroom with a glass shelf, a sink, a mirror, and a door.

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room (5 Persons), Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a colorful bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (5 Persons), Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite Accessible

A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a wooden wardrobe, a door leading to a bathroom, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite Accessible

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A bathroom with a white sink, a glass shelf, a mirror, and a sign indicating the ladies' room.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A shower area with a blue shower curtain, a showerhead, and two faucets.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Merimbula

At Wandarrah Lodge you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Main Beach Recreation Reserve and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Beowa National Park. Highlights at this guest house include a golf course, a restaurant and a free airport shuttle. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a games room. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this Merimbula guest house, you'll be 25.6 km (15.9 mi) from Eden Killer Whale Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Merimbula Marina - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Spencer Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunny’s Kiosk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Merimbula Lakeview Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cranky Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mormors - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Wandarrah Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wandarrah Lodge offers its guests a golf course and a fitness centre. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Wandarrah Lodge. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Merimbula guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1994
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Wandarrah Lodge offers 21 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. This Merimbula guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle during limited hours on request
  • Parking on site (AUD 1 per stay)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf course
  • Gym
  • Lap pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Express check-out available

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 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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 7 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: AUD 1 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Wandarrah Lodge.

Property is also known as

Wandarrah Lodge Merimbula
Wandarrah Lodge
Wandarrah Merimbula
Wandarrah
Wandarrah Lodge Merimbula
Wandarrah Lodge Guesthouse
Wandarrah Lodge Guesthouse Merimbula

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Wandarrah Lodge?

Yep, Wandarrah Lodge has a self car park for AUD 1 per stay. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Wandarrah Lodge?

Yep, Wandarrah Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Main Beach Recreation Reserve. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, windsurfing and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Does Wandarrah Lodge have a pool?

Wandarrah Lodge has a lap pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wandarrah Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wandarrah Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Wandarrah Lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wandarrah Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wandarrah Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Wandarrah Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great value and very friendly

Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and common areas spacious. Had to make my own bed and ask for a towel. No milk.... even no little pods which was a shame as i was dying for a tea
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wandarrah lodge is a really nice place to stay in merimbula. It's very close to the city, the lake and the beautiful beach. The owner is very very nice and helpful. He is very knowledgeable about the area and the best places to eat or visit. The establishment is very clean and the kitchen has all the utilities you could ever need (BBQ, toasters, waffle maker, compost, lots of cooking utensils etc.) The common area is also very nice and relaxing, with couches, tv, radio, pool, aquarium, etc. Throughout the hostel, there are many information documents about Australia and the area. Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great stay, Betty and Wayne were lovely and so accommodating. Facilities were always clean and our room was very spacious. It is also located right near a great swimming spot called mitchies jetty and also Merimbula Main Beach. We would definitely recommend and can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

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

Great place!

Wayne was fab at being flexible for me as I was traveling by bus so arrived just after the check in time. The room was lovely and clean and the kitchen facilities were very large. Also have a lounge to watch TV with others which adds a nice touch! Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed my stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehak

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

Nice, clean and comfortable

We took an overnight stay in the lodge. The staff was very much supportive though we checked in quite late in the night, they waited for us. Room was clean and cosy. Kitchen had all the basic necessities and appliances. Bathrooms were big and clean too. It felt like home and we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Fantastic spot

Absolute gem. Owner was a legend, location top notch. We will be back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Wandarrah Lodge

The dorms and shared bathroom were clean with good facilities. No fan or air-con so room can be a bit warm at night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience happy to go back soon my wife loved the local people and friendly staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keren

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

Excellent hostel in lovely place

The hostel is very well appointed and spotlessly clean. The cooking facilities are very good and the living areas spacious and comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great! Nice and clean, value for money. Friendly staff.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Leah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not my favourite place to stay.

Dark, old building, hosts not very friendly - but clean and appears to be run well in regards to noise etc.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Only one step above a youth hostel

Did not realise this room was simply a basic bed, similar to a YHA youth hostel. We had to make our own beds. Were not permitted to eat in our room. None of this was advertised in the Wotif advertisement.
Verified

8/10 Good

P.

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

Convenient and clean

Friendly staff. Quiet location with no traffic noise. Very clean and comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Flavell family

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

Clean, affordable and friendly- great location!

Our family (2 adults, 2 children) had a very pleasant stay. We were at the accommodation for 2 nights on a last minute holiday. Basic, comfortable and affordable accommodation. We had our own bathroom however the shared facilities were just as amazingly clean and usable. We were able to use the communal kitchen and facilities.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Friendly place to stay

Staff were very friendly and rooms were very clean. This is basic accomodation in a great location. Great value for money!
Verified

6/10 Okay

wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noise

No soap,no tower.too arrow. The bathroom 's door can not closed properly. Not coming anymore.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It works fine if you just need to sleep and since it has a shared kitchen you can cook your food if you like as well. It feels a bit sterile with bathrooms feeling somewhat liek a school with basic communal facilities. The walls are not that thick eso you can sometimes hear other people walking about in corridors if they are up late or very early. It should be noted that the free wifi was capped pretty low (200 MB I think) but we managed to stay under that. Depending on your needs that might be a factor. All in all: a basic but ok choice for a nights sleep.
Verified

8/10 Good

tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nous y retournerons sans problème.

Nous sommes restés une nuitée dans une chambre double avec salle de bain privative. Idéalement situé, propre partout (zones privées et communes), accueuil très agréable à la réception. Grande cuisine commune super bien équipée. Wifi gratuit et plutôt correct (assez rare en Australie). Salle de télévision commune très agréable (nous y étions seuls!) 2 bémols: - nous avons reçu les draps à la réception et nous avons dû faire le lit nous-même (pas trop grave si on est dans l'esprit Backpacker...) - un peu plus embêtant: mon conjoint a eu une légère décharge électrique dans la salle de bain privative pendant qu'il prennait sa douche. Visiblement il y aurait une perte électrique dans l'installation. En dehors de ça, notre séjour était très agréable.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Viper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cheap and convenient.

Staff is excellent, facilities were clean. Great for a stop over.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

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

Feel at home by the beach in Merimbula!

Great and very reasonably priced private small lodge to stay on the way between Sydney and Melbourne or for holiday by the ocean. feel fery much at home with a beautiful fish tank, comfortable lounge for rest in the evening, clean and spacy kitchen. Great owner, very kind and friendly, pleasant to chat with. Very "at home" feeling once inside. Great for families and friends with different budgets for inexpensive but pleasant stay. A nice small cafe just outside and 150 mtrs to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

Fantastic hostel-like place to stay

If you're looking for comfortable and clean accommodation and are on a budget, Wandarrah Lodge can't be beaten. Good facilities, big kitchen etc. And you're only a stone's throw from the surf! Will be my first choice when returning to Merimbula.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

Awesome area

Wish I organised to stay longer. Great place to go
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Recommend this hostel type hotel

Nice clean hostel like hotel with a large well equipped kitchen. Owner very friendly and helpful about where to go in the area and beyond. Gave us lots of useful information.