Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

To-go breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 10 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility can be confirmed with the property.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in Port Macquarie, just a 4-minute drive from Glasshouse Cultural Centre and 9 minutes from Sea Acres Rainforest Centre. It is also 2.6 miles from Town Beach and 5.3 miles from Port Macquarie Golf Course.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. The operational hours are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for a fee of AUD 10 per day and rollaway beds for AUD 30 per day. Advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn in Port Macquarie

Average nightly price at Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$144
February	$112
March	$114
April	$121
May	$108
June	$105
July	$109
August	$110
September	$104
October	$106
November	$107
December	$138

What guests think

At Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn, travellers consistently praise the very clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, helpful staff, highlighting easy parking and a convenient stopover location near the highway with a pub and shops close by.

Common downsides include traffic noise in some rooms, dated bathrooms or furnishings, and occasional issues with pillows or mattresses. Several reviews note that the on-site restaurant/breakfast is unavailable, and after-hours check-in via key box can be impersonal or confusing. Overall, it’s a straightforward, good-value motel suited to short stays.

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Facilities

On-site parking is easy, and facilities include a pool and guest laundry; some rooms feature spa baths. Feedback notes the pool upkeep and Wi‑Fi access info can be inconsistent.

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Andrea

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly check-in procedure. Room was very clean and comfortable. Car parking outside.

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leanne

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good that after hours check in was available but it wasn’t explained that there was a QR code on the back of the key where you would find hotel details and wifi password so I couldn’t connect to wifi and had no idea of hotel information. Room was nice and clean. Limited services available but still pleasant

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John

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The swimming pool was really nice and only 50 meters to the pub. So a win all round.

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Adam

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and a comfortable king size bed and was quiet with the easy and free parking

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Manas

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, convenient parking, well located

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Ben

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,353 nights

This is a great stop over from Brisbane to Sydney. Nice clean pool for the kids to spend the afternoon in after 6 hrs in the car . Room tidy and clean can’t ask for more. Sure it’s an old apartment but just ads character. Staff on front desk amazing, kept checking in and out nice an simple. Would stay again and recommend for people to stay.

8

Edmund

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn is a budget motel accommodation that deserves a four-star plus rating. The property is well-suited for families, couples, groups and travellers with limited travel funds. This stay is our third time here spread over three years. For our most recent one-night stay, we paid less than A$199 for a premium king-bed room equipped with a sizeable jetted bath tub that could fit two adults and an extra child or a petite adult. With this luxurious amenity coupled with a clean and spacious room, we scored a good-value-for-money accommodation in a beautiful yet highly expensive holiday destination in the mid-north coast in NSW. The property is well positioned in the heart of Port Macquarie; but despite the heavy vehicular traffic in the daytime, it was surprisingly quiet and peaceful in the evening. We slept like a log! Foremost, the reception was pretty much simple and straightforward with check-in and check-out formalities. We provided booking details and bob’s your uncle. We received our room key promptly with a friendly smile from the front-desk staff and enjoyed a relaxing spa bath to unwind after a hectic day of sightseeing and high-adrenaline holiday activities. Macquarie Barracks has always delivered the best of everything for us. Thank you very much!

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Helen

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Premium King room with Spa. Quick check in. No power point next to the bed for CPAP but reception happily provided. Quiet even though right next to road. Have stayed multiple times. It's my go to for an overnight stay when heading north.

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Yiu Kwong

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No one answer the email when asked how to activate the wifi.

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Nikolai

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und wurde stets sauber gehalten. Die Dusche bietet einen angenehmen Komfort. Die Lage an einer lauten Straße und die Geräusche von anderen Hotelgästen können die Ruhe beeinträchtigen. Die Möbel auf der Terrasse sind leider nicht in einem guten Zustand, weil unsauber. Dennoch waren die Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich. Der Pool ist leider ungepflegt. Waschmaschinen und Trockner vorhanden. Kartenzahlung möglich.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and tidy spaces. A few guests reported lapses like dusty surfaces, hair in bathrooms, or a not‑fully‑clean shower/spa.

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Andrea

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,373 nights

No soap in the bathroom and the spabath was dirty - all old

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Manas

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room great place for quick stay. Stayed twice through the week. All contained from the perspective of services and needs.

8

Rebecca

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, clean room. Not near town but next door to pub/bistro. Good place to stop in Port Mac.

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Sheila

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We took the advice of the reception and went to the Settlers Inn for dinner. Really good! The room was basic but warm and comfortable it was just the shower, that was not clean enough ,but overall good.

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Judith

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was very clean and fresh. Bed very comfortable. No street noise. Room servicing was great. Definitely recommend and would stay here again.

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belinda

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very compact. Hair on the bathroom floor and old wrapper from previous guest

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Kerry

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcoming, super friendly and helpful. Easy parking. Really nice room & clean! Would definitely recommend

10

Manas

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, convenient parking, well located

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Lauren

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely dusty and not clean, location wise not ideal closer to the edge of the town not suitable for walking distance to the port

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Lauren

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So clean! Rooms were very neat and clean, a good size for 1-2 people. Reception staff were very helpful and the cleaners were so friendly. Would recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms range from basic to spacious, with many finding beds comfortable, though pillows or mattresses occasionally disappoint and decor can feel dated. Noise varies: back rooms can be quiet, while traffic or pub noise affects some, and Wi‑Fi setup confused a few.

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Po Lin

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s spacious.

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Belinda

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing we didn’t like was the noise next door from the pub. It was a Saturday night so expected. Was ok for a one night stay to see my Dad

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Sameer

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Conveniently located, well maintained clean property. Only issue was mattresses were too old and soft.

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Kulendran

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were not completely soundproof. Noise from adjoining properties behind and from the main road in front could be clearly heard within the room. The indoor air-cond unit was very noisy. I had to leave it off.

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Catherine

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Nice bedding but mattress wasn’t great. Lovely welcoming staff. No restaurant or dining options.

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Daniel

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good sized rooms and the bed mattress was really comfortable so we were able to get a good nights sleep.

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Yiu Kwong

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No one answer the email when asked how to activate the wifi.

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Rebecca

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good property for the price you pay. Slightly dated rooms and showers but comfortable bed and good to stay for a night when passing through Port Macquarie.

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Matt

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms are nice and large. Beds were comfy. Pillows were ordinary and lumpy. A few more utensils in the rooms would be handy. Staff were friendly. Would consider staying there again.

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Nikolai

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Zimmer ist sehr geräumig und wurde stets sauber gehalten. Die Dusche bietet einen angenehmen Komfort. Die Lage an einer lauten Straße und die Geräusche von anderen Hotelgästen können die Ruhe beeinträchtigen. Die Möbel auf der Terrasse sind leider nicht in einem guten Zustand, weil unsauber. Dennoch waren die Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich. Der Pool ist leider ungepflegt. Waschmaschinen und Trockner vorhanden. Kartenzahlung möglich.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with straightforward late or early check‑in. Occasional issues include no one at the desk during after‑hours key‑box pickup, a booking/cancellation mix‑up, and a housekeeping knock/entry misunderstanding.

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Sonja

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived very very late – after midnight and the process of checking in was very simple and easy. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. I had a wonderful sleep and was able to get going again very early in the morning. Thank you so much.

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Pamela

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

on arrival I was told that my booking had been cancelled, even though Wotif had sent me a reminder confirmation the day before to welcome me to the property. It left us without accommodation at New Year holiday time.

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Angela

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed in this motor inn many times & has generally been food. W This time was disappointing as there was only one bath towel in the toom. I had to ask reception for Tor it. Also ,in the morning the cleaning staff tried to enter into my room thinking that I had left. Perhaps knock on the four first & announce that you are housekeeping !!

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Peter

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed as a stop over from Wollongong to Brisbane. Arrived at 1:15 & the room was ready. The lady in charge was very welcoming & friendly. She had checked our booking & as it was prepaid gave us the key & directions to our room. We mentioned the Tavern nearby & she handed us a menu & said it was very popular. The weather was cool & windy so the everse cycle air con kept us comfortable. The bed was also comfortable & we slept well. Shower was good & shampoo/conditioner/ body was was on tap. It was perfect for our overnight stay. Thanks :)

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Leah

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

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Kerry

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcoming, super friendly and helpful. Easy parking. Really nice room & clean! Would definitely recommend

10

Glenn

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception lady was lovely and welcoming last Thursday afternoon Excellent room - close to the pub Definitely staying again

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Helen

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second time I have stayed at Macquarie Barracks. Arrived a little earlier than standard check in time and the lovely receptionist allowed me to get in early. Executive Queen is a basic room with microwave, bar fridge & kettle. Room had a slight musky smell upon entry which I think was coming from the bathroom. A comfortable stay with nice hot shower. Would stay again.

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Michele

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing. They made sure they had the keys in the box so we could get in after hours. And we’re kind enough to book and reserve us a hotel up in Coffs harbor. It was at one of their sister properties, which is amazing as well and thank God they did because every hotel in the harbor was booked. We can’t thank them enough. Highly recommend this place.

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Jianping

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no staff at the front desk. We have to buss through the phone and tell me the code to open the box next to the door to get the key out of the box. It’s so inconvenient.

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Location

Convenient for drivers near the highway, with the Settlers Inn pub and shops within a short walk. Several note it’s on a busy road and a short drive from the town centre.

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Andrew

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet You will need a car to get into town centre

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Jennifer

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel for our overnight stop over in Port Macquarie onroute to Sydney. Not too far off the main highway, so we didn't need to go all the way into town, with The Settlement shopping centre close by for a few groceries. The room had everything we needed. Very comfortable room.

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kelvin

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find. Not far from Town Centre. Nice area around

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Rebecca

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, clean room. Not near town but next door to pub/bistro. Good place to stop in Port Mac.

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Adriana

Jan 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

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Chris

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to town and place where I spent most of my time,easy to get too.

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Colleen

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean easy access to roads. Close to city centre and club for meals

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Roger

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very handy to the settlers inn hotel and 100 metres from where I was getting my car serviced.

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Rusmir

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its handy and its on main road easy access easy to get in and get out clean tidy

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Carol

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our 2 night stay. Conveniently located, great value motel. Short 2 minute walk to a hotel for dinner, comfortable 15/20 minute walk to major shopping centre.

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Dining

There is no on‑site restaurant or breakfast during many stays. Guests commonly dine at the Settlers Inn next door, which staff recommend and many rate well.

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Peter

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed as a stop over from Wollongong to Brisbane. Arrived at 1:15 & the room was ready. The lady in charge was very welcoming & friendly. She had checked our booking & as it was prepaid gave us the key & directions to our room. We mentioned the Tavern nearby & she handed us a menu & said it was very popular. The weather was cool & windy so the everse cycle air con kept us comfortable. The bed was also comfortable & we slept well. Shower was good & shampoo/conditioner/ body was was on tap. It was perfect for our overnight stay. Thanks :)

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David

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a bad place to stay. Really miss the restaurant being open Hopefully they will soon find a chef. It used to be amazing

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Maria

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Settlers was great but would have been convenient to have onsite breakfast in dining room as option

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Sheila

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We took the advice of the reception and went to the Settlers Inn for dinner. Really good! The room was basic but warm and comfortable it was just the shower, that was not clean enough ,but overall good.

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John

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The swimming pool was really nice and only 50 meters to the pub. So a win all round.

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Carol

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, well equipped room. Comfortable. Good pub nearby.

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Catherine

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Nice bedding but mattress wasn’t great. Lovely welcoming staff. No restaurant or dining options.

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Andrew

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff, fast check-in and check-out, clean comfortable room with good parking and easy access. We ate dinner at Settlers Inn (two doors up) which was great too. I'd recommend staying here to anyone.

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Joanna

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manager extremely helpful, advised that the Settler Inn next door was open on Easter Sunday and that they had a courtesy bus. Fee Abe is a downstairs room upon request

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Carol

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our 2 night stay. Conveniently located, great value motel. Short 2 minute walk to a hotel for dinner, comfortable 15/20 minute walk to major shopping centre.

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				1	2	3 $186
4 $132	5 $131	6 $130	7 $130	8 $143	9 $150	10 $131
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