Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. However, parking is limited.

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

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person.

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

Check-in is from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of AUD 20, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle is available 24 hours. Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange pick-up.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room accessibility features may be available upon request.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Port Macquarie, just steps from Port Macquarie Museum and Glasshouse Cultural Centre, approximately 0.1 km from both. Other nearby attractions include the Port Macquarie Courthouse (0.2 km) and Mid North Coast Maritime Museum (0.4 km).

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests to enjoy.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of AUD 10 per stay. Rollaway beds can be requested for a fee of AUD 25 per stay, and both are subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation is required for these options.

El Motor Inn - Port Macquarie Motel

Average nightly price at El Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$223
February	US$167
March	US$157
April	US$173
May	US$178
June	US$158
July	US$157
August	US$141
September	US$144
October	US$172
November	US$176
December	US$208

What guests think

At El Motor Inn, guests consistently praise the central, walkable location and clean, comfortable, recently renovated rooms, while noting friendly service and convenient on-site parking, though some report noise from neighbouring rooms and occasional parking constraints.

The on-site cafe and room service receive positive feedback for breakfast and dinners, with a few mentions of limited availability or no in-room breakfast. Wi‑Fi is generally usable but occasionally reported as slow. Overall, expect a straightforward, reliable stay well suited to short visits.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Parking is generally convenient, with several mentions of easy or ample spaces, though a few guests found it tight or awkward in some areas. The pool is clean and useful but modest in size.

Related guest reviews

10

Romina

31 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Great property in a very central location, very close to the waterfront area, the main street and shopping centre. Parking was very convenient and secure. We stayed in the Waterfront Apartment which was very comfortable and clean, and had a very large private patio area with water views. Staff were very welcoming and the on-site cafe was great for coffees in the morning. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Jane

18 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy and right outside the room. Very good

8

Mattias

6 Jan 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Rummet fräscht. Bra område. Smidigt med parkering

Translate

8

Diane

2 May 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

We had room 510. The bed was very comfortable, it was nice to have the balcony, the shower head & hot water was good, having 2 lounge chairs was nice. The pool was very clean & lots of chairs/lounges & umbrellas for some shade. I felt there was some wasted space in the room in that there could have been a couple of benches where there were only power points on the wall. I had to have my suitcase on the floor, as there was just the one rack for another bag. The fridge would be a challenge for a small person as it was high up in the cupboard. A coffee pod machine was nice to have, but there was not a milk frother/heater to heat up milk, so had to have it black. The location is great, you can walk everywhere. Have stayed there numerous times & would stay again.

8

Shannon

28 Jan 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Nice & convenient location in the centre of the town. The rooms are spacious & clean & the shower was good. One big downfall is the parking for the rooms 103 & up. The ramp to the right hand side of the lot near the pool, You have to drive up the ramp & park up the top. There is no room to turn around & parking was very hard, everyone had to REVERSE Up an angled ramp to park & still do 4 point turns to try & park properly. Not practical & also very dangerous.

10

Kerry

8 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous location, very comfortable room with plenty of parking.

10

Daniel

9 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Clean room | Staff | Parking were good

8

Lesli

4 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Luke

28 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 19,350 nights

The property was conveniently located but lacks sufficient parking for the location and amount of rooms. The rooms are clean though they are old and not particularly comfortable - our drains smelled quite bad. The staff were lovely but I wouldn't recommend staying here and we won't be coming back.

10

Paul

8 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location near waterfront and restaurants. Very clean. Undercover parking. Friendly staff.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally very clean, with many noting spotless standards. A few guests reported issues such as musty odour, stained linens, or bathroom/drain smells.

Related guest reviews

10

Melissa

2 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, great location. All staff were friendly and helpful. Cafe in the motel served quality food, but plenty of options nearby.

4

Sam

17 Mar 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Average bed and facilities, no allocated parking, dirty toilet not to mention the iron that ruined my new shirt, i guess this is what you get for $240 these days

10

Peter

8 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Spotless

10

Guillaume

20 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, clean spacious room

10

Gillian

18 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Spotlessly Clean. Comfortable beds. Good location. Great place for a one night stay.

10

Ann

14 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely service at reception . Room clean and fully equipped with everything you would need

4

Katalin B

11 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room had a musty odour. Bed clothes didn’t seem very clean

10

Steve

16 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, reasonable accommodation, room clean & functional, and good service all round.

6

Luke

28 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 19,350 nights

The property was conveniently located but lacks sufficient parking for the location and amount of rooms. The rooms are clean though they are old and not particularly comfortable - our drains smelled quite bad. The staff were lovely but I wouldn't recommend staying here and we won't be coming back.

10

Harsh

21 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean room! Enjoyed the stay.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are modern, comfortable and often spacious, with many noting very comfortable beds. Some report thin walls or external noise, and Wi‑Fi was occasionally slow.

Related guest reviews

10

Chris

29 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The only negative was noise, you could clearly hear every word spoken in the adjoining room and in front of our room even with the television on!

10

Thomas

2 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

A recently renovated hotel with comfortable rooms and great central location.

8

Regina

4 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very convenient and perfectly clean. Our only issue was some of the other guests were extremely noisy. Slamming doors at midnight and banging on doors as they walked past. We understand that you have no control over other’s behaviour. Apart from this one issue it was a lovely stay in a very very clean room.

10

Roy

23 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff at check-in. Room was modern and all furnishings are good quality. Bed is very comfortable. Location is close to everything and great for walking.

10

Ron

28 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great spot. Enough parking. Very comfortable room. Friendly staff

6

David

22 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable overnight stay. Room was smallish but served its purpose for our needs for the night, everything was clean and comfortable. A number of eating places of various types in close walking distance.

10

Guillaume

20 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, clean spacious room

6

Leilani

16 Jan 2023

·

Stayed 19,373 nights

It's the first room we've stayed in where you can hear the people in the next room.

8

Jeff

19 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Excellent tv, everything was good except the wifi a little slow at times, the restaurant for breakfast was great.

10

Leigh W

23 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Really comfortable o/night stay. Room spacious and well maintained. We had been driving all day so had an early night and slept really well. Would recommend to other travellers.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and professional, with quick, smooth check-in. Staff occasionally go above and beyond, though isolated complaints about handling noise or room allocation were noted.

Related guest reviews

10

Mark

6 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I only stayed one night, however I would definitely come back and hope to be back soon. The bed was exceedingly comfortable and the staff were so helpful; they went out of their way to make my visit enjoyable and easier. (There is festival on and taxis are hard to get, so their manager drove me to an appointment, personally). The location is perfect too, so close to everything you could want. Thanks guys for an amazing stay.

10

Melissa

2 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, great location. All staff were friendly and helpful. Cafe in the motel served quality food, but plenty of options nearby.

10

Tracey

18 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Excellent service, beautiful accommodation, perfect location!

8

Bernadette

12 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Quick no fuss check in.

8

michael

2 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Pleasant staff, nicely remodelled, central to restaurants, felt safe

10

Ben

1 Mar 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff

10

Kelly

6 Feb 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Loved how friendly and helpful the staff were. They offered free cancellation due to our event being postponed, which is incredibly generous after a storm had compromised the area and impacted the Motor Inn as well. We will be back.

10

Ann

14 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely service at reception . Room clean and fully equipped with everything you would need

8

JIll

21 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The property is nicely renovated. The room was clean and very comfortable. Pleasant, friendly staff.

10

coryn

4 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

We stay here whenever passing through Port Macquarie. Twice in two weeks. Convenient and with friendly helpful reception staff.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Exceptionally central and walkable—close to the waterfront, shops, restaurants, and the Glasshouse theatre. Ideal for short stays where being in the middle of town matters.

Related guest reviews

10

Joy

17 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great central location, easy parking, lovely pool and loungers for guests. Close to bars restaurants shops and beaches. Very modern and clean. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

10

Lyndal

8 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

A great central location for our quick break. The property is super clean and well maintained. The staff, including housekeeping, were friendly and professional. Although there isn’t parking allocated to each room, there were plenty of spots available. My only suggestion would be that the bathroom needs an exhaust fan (we stayed in room 111) as it took a long time to clear after a hot shower.

10

Romina

31 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Great property in a very central location, very close to the waterfront area, the main street and shopping centre. Parking was very convenient and secure. We stayed in the Waterfront Apartment which was very comfortable and clean, and had a very large private patio area with water views. Staff were very welcoming and the on-site cafe was great for coffees in the morning. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Ian

14 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

It was an excellent location near the shops, restaurants and beach.

10

Glenys

18 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Centrally located.

10

Adam

16 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great place in the best location

10

Chris

6 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great well priced accom right in the centre of town. Walk to everything location, clean and well equiped room and friendly staff.

10

Michael

18 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Very centrally located in Port Macquarie. Easy walk to everything. Good breakfast option in the motel cafe.

10

Leonard

8 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, close to shops, restaurants & entertainment.

8

Gabby

1 Mar 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very quiet considering we were right in the middle of Port Macquarie. Multiple cafes for morning coffee within a close walking distance. Also very close to shopping centre and walk to the river and beach. Top spot for a quick stay. Very nice staff at reception.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

The on-site cafe and room service earn strong feedback for tasty meals and good-value breakfasts. Minor drawbacks include occasional closure or lack of in-room breakfast service, and slow delivery when busy.

Related guest reviews

8

Chris

4 Jan 2023

·

Stayed 19,360 nights

My only disappointment was that breakfast is not served to the guest's room. I wouldn't stay there again because of this. Apart from that, the room itself was fine.

10

Joshua

16 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Was a very clean and tidy room right within the central district so easy to get out and about. Cafe at property was great!!!

10

Simon

25 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great value breakfast options

10

Jim

13 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful and friendly only issued. We did have was the cafe for breakfast was supposed to be open but was closed but not too much of an issue because there are plenty of other cafes and options close by.

10

KIM

4 Jan 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable stay. Location great, as was breakfast

10

Kathleen

28 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

I Had a wonderful room service meal and a fabulous breakfast on the two mornings I visited

10

Kathryn

30 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room and pool area. All staff members helpful, friendly and went out of their way to accomodate my son and I. Room service was very good, delicious food and fast service. We will be back again. Thank you so much team El motor inn!

8

Jeff

19 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Excellent tv, everything was good except the wifi a little slow at times, the restaurant for breakfast was great.

10

Stuart

9 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Beds are really comfortable. Steak sandwich was awesome from El cafe. Close to shops and easy walk to town centre

10

Vicki

22 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

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.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $160	5 $145	6 $145	7 $145	8 $145	9	10
11 $145	12 $139	13 $139	14 $139	15	16	17
18 $278	19 $264	20 $160	21 $139	22 $139	23 $160	24 $139
25 $139	26 $139	27 $139	28 $139	29 $139	30 $146	31 $139

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $139	2 $139	3 $139	4 $138	5 $153	6 $139	7 $139
8 $153	9 $139	10 $139	11 $139	12 $154	13	14 $146
15 $139	16 $139	17 $139	18 $139	19 $155	20 $139	21 $139
22 $139	23 $139	24 $139	25 $139	26 $139	27 $139	28 $139
29 $139	30 $139

El Motor Inn

Prices for El Motor Inn

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Port Room

Hastings Delux

Hastings Executive

Hastings Spa Room

Macquarie Room

Waterfront Suite

Port Suite

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Guest reviews of El Motor Inn

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about El Motor Inn

Prices for upcoming dates