Is parking available at the property?

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

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

Check-in is from 14:00 until 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Mermaid Beach, within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and The Star Gold Coast. It is approximately 2.1 miles from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and 2.2 miles from Burleigh Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Camden Motor Inn Gold Coast - 3 Star Motel

Average nightly price at Camden Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$160
February	$109
March	$98
April	$113
May	$100
June	$97
July	$114
August	$91
September	$108
October	$123
November	$100
December	$142

What guests think

Camden Motor Inn offers budget-friendly, walkable access to the beach and nearby shops, with many guests valuing the price and convenience, though recurring night-time roadworks and highway traffic mean noise can be an issue for light sleepers.

Rooms are simple and dated but functional, with some noted as spacious; beds and in-room features vary, and Wi-Fi is generally reliable. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from spotless stays to stained carpets and untidy floors. Facilities are basic, with a pool/spa mentioned, but tight on-site parking and occasional out-of-service amenities (laundry, BBQs) frustrate some guests; service ranges from welcoming to unhelpful with a few after-hours check-in or refund issues. Best for budget-minded travellers who prioritise location over quiet and modern finishes.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: pool and spa are noted, and some mention parking underneath, but many report tight or limited parking and occasional outages (laundry not available, BBQs not working, rough spa surface).

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Christopher

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good basic accomadation at the right price. Close to the highway so a little noisy. Staff were friendly and helpful, the pool was nice. No secure location for key drop off, box not locked.

10

Monica

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, walking distance to restaurants and the beach. Room was good for price. Parking was a pain but otherwise no complaints.

8

Aracely

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Spar was to rough inside need to make it smoother because I hurt my feet there.

8

Hasan

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Nice pool and spa and close to shops and walking distance to beach.

4

Tamara

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Motel was close to shops and restaurants. Limited off street parking. Most car parks too small for larger vehicles Beds were hard and uncomfortable. Motel was noisy from street noise and other guests.

8

Ross

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's fairly simple, you get what you pay for. I mean if you want a true 5 star resort or hotel, you have to pay for it, and there are plenty of those up and down the Gold Coast. If you want a nice comfortable room, a decent bed and a clean bathroom, at an affordable price, then this is the place for you. A small complex of 12 rooms, the rooms are quite large - especially if you have stayed in similarly priced accommodations in the UK, Europe and even parts of America. They are clean and on the Gold Coast Hwy, they are actually on Tambourine Street but the frontage is on the Hwy, not too noisy, no free pay TV, but good wifi access. You could easily walk down to the beach, I did, and there are a few eateries around the area. All in all a decent place to stay without the big price tag. Like I said at the beginning, you get what you pay for. Don't expect to stay like a King or Queen and you won't be disappointed. The only let down was lack of parking spots on the premises, which fill up fast so beware of that if you are driving there, or hiring a vehicle.

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Pam

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beds were good. Parking underneath. Nice room. A small stroll to the beach. Restaurants just over the road and a five minute walk to woollies. We enjoyed our stay…

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Karen

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed was hard and very bouncy, also on castors that slid all over the floor. the covers over the bed bases were dirty, the comforter between the sheets had marks on them) The bleach smell was so strong when we got there and it hung on for hours. Broken tiles in the bathroom and broken things hanging on the walls, no exhaust fan. The iron was broken and leaked water , ironing board had nothing under the cover so it was near impossible to iron. I dropped something and had to move the lounge and the floor under it was filthy ( tablets, noodles, dirt) The BBQS don’t work , the laundry was out of service The whole place needs some TLC It was an $80 a night place not over $200 It was a weekend away for me my hubby and our daughter after a horrible couple of years I’m so disappointed.

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Darryl

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food dining options all around Beach only few hundred meters away Cheap accommodation Stairs only Easy check in Does the job

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Barbara

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

This is value for money, but getting a little run down, but guess the price reflects that. Laundry was not available in the the time we were there. Would recommend for a budget short stay, but perhaps our 9 nights was a little long. However staff were helpful and friendly. Bus stops handy and seemed to be plenty of parking

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several reviews praising tidy or spotless rooms, while others report stained carpets, dirty floors, and poor upkeep in places.

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Boyd

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best priced option. Over the road from good eateries and 7/11. Parking was tight but available . Room adequate nothing flash with budget style maintainance. Clean.. Close to beach. Central to both ends of gold coast. Staff were a bit distant and not so friendly. Really good wi- fi....... all in all an enjoyable stay.

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Georgina

Mar 27, 2023

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Friendly staff, spotlessly clean, walking distance to beach and shops and cafes just across the road.

4

Trish

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The floors were dirty hence we had to wear our shoes in the unit. The valance on the bed was disgusting black marks all over it. No sink in the room. Had to wash dishes in the bathroom hand basin. The floor in the bathroom was wet from a leaking waste pipe. We had to collect clean towels on day 2. Overall very disappointed with the room, untidy, dirty floors and receptionist not willing to assist with our queries. Eg checking ckeanliness of unit before checking in.

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Laura

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was sufficient for our needs. It wasn’t overly dirty but just run down, old and in need of renovation especially the bathroom. Shower curtains in hotels don’t ever feel hygienic and the whole room could do with an upgrade. Inconveniently placed light switches. It was a noisy area but conveniently located opposite restaurants and cafes.

6

Shreejit

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a decent room for four. The property is slightly old but well maintained. The cleanliness could have been better. There was a door connecting the rooms which was kept locked, but the loud talks in the other room were audible.

8

Ricky

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how close to the beach this motel is. Clean room, lovely staff, and across the road is a 24 hour convenience store, ice-cream shop and a wonderful Italian restaurant.

6

Margaret

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was adequate for our stay. The only complaint was the carpet was very stained and didn’t feel clean, although it may not have been unclean, it was hard to tell.

4

Lynette

Jun 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

After checking in to room 1, I realised the room backed onto their laundry, and you heard the constant rumbling of the dryer through the wall .. NOT GOOD .. I then asked to change the room, which was alright, in the next room the floor was unswept let alone washed after the previous guests .. won't stay there again ..

10

Sue

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I thought it was bery clean and well maintained.

10

Rachael

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a great stay, the welcoming staff were great, room was clean and quiet. Supermarket in walking distance and the beach are end of the street. We will be happy to go back again.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and dated but functional; some are spacious with comfortable beds and generally reliable Wi-Fi, while others note worn furnishings, beds on castors, and noise from the highway or adjoining areas.

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scott

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were worn out with dirty torn carpet. Ridiculously small parking spots and extremely noisy.

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Shreejit

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a decent room for four. The property is slightly old but well maintained. The cleanliness could have been better. There was a door connecting the rooms which was kept locked, but the loud talks in the other room were audible.

8

Ross

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's fairly simple, you get what you pay for. I mean if you want a true 5 star resort or hotel, you have to pay for it, and there are plenty of those up and down the Gold Coast. If you want a nice comfortable room, a decent bed and a clean bathroom, at an affordable price, then this is the place for you. A small complex of 12 rooms, the rooms are quite large - especially if you have stayed in similarly priced accommodations in the UK, Europe and even parts of America. They are clean and on the Gold Coast Hwy, they are actually on Tambourine Street but the frontage is on the Hwy, not too noisy, no free pay TV, but good wifi access. You could easily walk down to the beach, I did, and there are a few eateries around the area. All in all a decent place to stay without the big price tag. Like I said at the beginning, you get what you pay for. Don't expect to stay like a King or Queen and you won't be disappointed. The only let down was lack of parking spots on the premises, which fill up fast so beware of that if you are driving there, or hiring a vehicle.

8

Kim-Marie

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Spacious room at a reasonable price.

8

Denise

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A little noisy but convenient location. Easy check in. Comfy bed.

8

Mark

Sep 16, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place if you don’t want the jazz. It’s quiet clean awesome shower presssure And wifi was good speed

6

Cassandra

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds are on rollers which moved around on the tiled floor. lots of construction around the property at the moment, reception staff were rude

2

Peter

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The main bed in Room 3,should have been replaced 30 to 40 years ago. The springs have all collapsed causing a massive sag. Needs a good reno. The windows also need a good clean

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Gregory

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really good for the money

4

John

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy location next to main road. Dangerously slippery shower floor. No exhaust fan in bathroom. 'Apartment' smelled of fresh paint. Lounge window has sign "Please do not open window".

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Service

Service is inconsistent: many describe friendly, helpful staff and smooth late check-ins, while others report rudeness, late after-hours instructions, and difficulties with cancellations or refunds.

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Emily

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in experience was horrible even though called and emailed 3 days prior to check in for checkin instructions after office hours. Did not confirm reception will be closed at 5pm. Did not provide check in instructions until later afternoon of the check in date when we are already on the plane and had no Wi-Fi access in a foreign country. would not recommend if you don’t have access to local cellphones. Have almost gave up and tried to book somewhere else when we arrived with no one at reception and it was late and dark. Had to force to set phone on roaming and found the email re check in instructions.

6

Cassandra

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds are on rollers which moved around on the tiled floor. lots of construction around the property at the moment, reception staff were rude

8

Adam

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Been over to check in late, which was good

10

Rui

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We just stayed ivernight. Very friendly and helpful staff. We did late check in and slightly late check out. And we even left the car parked for the rest of the day and staff allowed us to use amenities while we were in the area for the day. I couldnt say any better. The rooms were tidy and clean and we had a great sleep.

10

Geoffrey

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Contacted by Camden Motor Inn to say that due to storms they had no power and could not stay but they offered to book for me at the Tropicana Motel which they did. Thanks to staff for arranging that, Tropicana was comfortable and clean, staff were friendly there also.

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Dale

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The proprty was good The noise of the road construction all night ....not so good Managements refusal to cancel 2nd booking made due to app glitch....relating to having to pay twice as mucch for room....not good Especially when we arrived No Vacancy sign was on and all rooms were used. Overall....if you want return customers ...look after them and dont rip them off

10

Rachael

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a great stay, the welcoming staff were great, room was clean and quiet. Supermarket in walking distance and the beach are end of the street. We will be happy to go back again.

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Helen

Feb 6, 2023

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Absolutely limited parking. Street parking wasn’t available for three blocks. Manager didn’t attempt to answer the phone to Wotif reps to approve refund for three days after. Only I followed up for the third time did they answer to them. Wotif rep, got all information spoken to them mixed up which crested chaos. Was a complete nightmare. Eventually the refund was approved and processed.

10

Travis

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff easy to deal with.

8

Alison

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice receptionist who helped us check in late at night

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Location

Convenient, walkable location near the beach with shops and eateries across the road and bus stops nearby, but roadworks and traffic can create significant noise at times.

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Peter

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and value for money

8

stephen

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to main road, food restaurants and alcohol in the block across the road.

8

Ricky

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how close to the beach this motel is. Clean room, lovely staff, and across the road is a 24 hour convenience store, ice-cream shop and a wonderful Italian restaurant.

10

Chrissy

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great value location, roadworks were slightly annoying but not motels fault. Easy walk to the beach

8

Dorota

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice place, clean rooms well equipped. Dining options across the street. Bus stop very close to the motel.

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Barbara

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

This is value for money, but getting a little run down, but guess the price reflects that. Laundry was not available in the the time we were there. Would recommend for a budget short stay, but perhaps our 9 nights was a little long. However staff were helpful and friendly. Bus stops handy and seemed to be plenty of parking

8

Vicki

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, walk to the beach

10

Charlotte

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Camden Motor Inn was perfect for my trip to Mermaid Waters. There is a Woolies metro, coffee, convenient store, Thai, pizza and bakery right a cross the road. The beach is two minutes away on foot and parking is right underneath. Even on the main road it was still quiet at night. Will definitely be returning for my next trip!

8

Lorraine

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Good value. Centrally located.

6

Andre

Jan 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated hotel. Very close to the beach.

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Dining

Guests repeatedly highlight plentiful eateries, convenience stores and a supermarket across the road, making meals easy during a stay.

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Boyd

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best priced option. Over the road from good eateries and 7/11. Parking was tight but available . Room adequate nothing flash with budget style maintainance. Clean.. Close to beach. Central to both ends of gold coast. Staff were a bit distant and not so friendly. Really good wi- fi....... all in all an enjoyable stay.

8

stephen

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to main road, food restaurants and alcohol in the block across the road.

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Ricky

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how close to the beach this motel is. Clean room, lovely staff, and across the road is a 24 hour convenience store, ice-cream shop and a wonderful Italian restaurant.

10

Rebecca

Dec 10, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We were a last minute stay. Great simple family room. Very affordable. Facilities across the road good for quick dinner and basics. Walking distance to beach. Would definitely stay again.

8

Caron

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the hotel is well situated across the road from some shops and restaurants and 5 minute walk from beach.

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Pam

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beds were good. Parking underneath. Nice room. A small stroll to the beach. Restaurants just over the road and a five minute walk to woollies. We enjoyed our stay…

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Kylista S

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved it - dark room - private - quiet - and whole lot of restaurants and a subway- iga all on the opp side of the street

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Dorota

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice place, clean rooms well equipped. Dining options across the street. Bus stop very close to the motel.

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Darryl

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food dining options all around Beach only few hundred meters away Cheap accommodation Stairs only Easy check in Does the job

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Charlotte

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Camden Motor Inn was perfect for my trip to Mermaid Waters. There is a Woolies metro, coffee, convenient store, Thai, pizza and bakery right a cross the road. The beach is two minutes away on foot and parking is right underneath. Even on the main road it was still quiet at night. Will definitely be returning for my next trip!

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Camden Motor Inn

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