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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

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29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Town Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Flynns Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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

About the area

Port Macquarie

El Motor Inn puts you in the heart of Port Macquarie, within steps of Port Macquarie Museum and Glasshouse Cultural Centre. Highlights at this Art Deco motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .The café, El Cafe, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the motel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Port Macquarie motel include Port Macquarie Courthouse and Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed.
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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

Riverfront motel with free airport shuttle and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly El Motor Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Port Macquarie motel.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1968
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
El Motor Inn offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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

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

  • 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

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 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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 20562247396

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at El Motor Inn?

El Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Motor Inn on 1 Jul 2025 start from NZ$248.01, 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 parking available at El Motor Inn?

Yep, El Motor Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to El Motor Inn?

Yep, El Motor Inn is a short 12-minute walk from Town Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Does El Motor Inn have a pool?

El Motor Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes El Motor Inn a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Motor Inn.

Is El Motor Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that El Motor Inn is a hit with families.

Does El Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Motor Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

El Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 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

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Marty

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
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

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Morningside

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was fine but at check-in we were told “several rugby teams “ were staying and they had had many noise complaints the previous night. Instead of being proactive and during the evening
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Tamworth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Rock

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

8/10 Good

Lesli, Saskatoon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a dated motel. The room was clean but quite basic. Parking was full, so the lady at check in went to move her vehicle so we had a spot to park. It is a good location, you can walk to the water/beach and many restaurants. My children enjoyed the pool but it was small and basic as well. I feel like it was a bit overpriced for what it was. I guess paying for location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edyth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
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

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

6/10 Okay

Yi Zhen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but smelled quite bad from outside of window, one bed under air condition indoor unit and outside of the bathroom. My sister could not sleep well for whole night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

Erwin

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