Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided, and no reservation is required.

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

To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 16 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, and guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly. Service animals are exempt from any restrictions.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in before 2 PM and late check-out after 10 PM can be arranged upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated areas. Step-free entrances and accessible facilities are available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Maitland, approximately 1 mile from Winter Art Bazaar and 1.9 miles from Aerohunter. It is also about 15.2 miles from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and 17 miles from Hunter Valley Gardens.

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, and 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 20 per day, and rollaway beds can be provided for AUD 30 per night. Advance request is required for both.

Hunter Gateway Motel in Rutherford

Average nightly price at Hunter Gateway Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$95
February	US$102
March	US$99
April	US$120
May	US$109
June	US$109
July	US$103
August	US$103
September	US$94
October	US$103
November	US$102
December	US$100

What guests think

At Hunter Gateway Motel, travellers consistently note spacious, generally quiet rooms, welcoming staff, easy parking, and a convenient setting near shops and the Bradford Hotel, making it a practical base for short stays.

Several reviews mention dated areas and maintenance issues, plus loud or faulty air conditioning and occasionally uncomfortable mattresses. Cleanliness and housekeeping are usually good but inconsistent at times, and Wi‑Fi can be slow or unreliable. After-hours reception is limited, with call-out fees if locked out. A simple, no-frills stay suited to short visits.

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Facilities

Guests often note ample on-site parking and a pool; however, the pool is sometimes closed or lacks seating, and exterior areas can look tired. Overall facilities are simple.

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10

Cau

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious room , easy parking

10

Iryna

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cozy, modern and spacious, more than enough space for two adults and two children. Back wall of the room was all glass opening the view of a little nice patio. There is a mini fridge, a microwave snd a kettle in the room and complimentary water and snacks on arrival. Plenty of parking outside and a lot of shopping options. We did experience some shortage of staff the second day of our stay and also wi-fi signal was very weak.

8

Michele

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

While I enjoyed the booking in process, I had a fall in the bathroom as the floor was left wet, I did report it to Reception. Thoroughly enjoyed the pool. The receptionist was lovely.

10

Masar

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, quiet and easy to park from of the room

8

Fay

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed no one for check in but worked out fine. Room was clean and comfortable. Sadly some local children threw a mower in the pool 😡. So unable to use pool. Feel for the owners with big job to get that mess clean

10

Benita

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, property has lots of options for takeaway food and right next door to the Bradford Hotel. Swimming pool was a bonus.

8

Stephen L

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very comfy and spacious. The outside could have used a good cleaning and the pool area had no chairs, lounges, or umbrellas. The rooms were much better than anticipated looking at the exterior.

8

Kieran

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is lovely. Clean, well maintained rooms, loads of parking, really nice pool and fabulous staff. We did cop a bit of noise from the pub/hotel next door at night, but that happens when your room is right on the fence line of the hotel car park. It's all good though. A terrific place to stay for the weekend.

6

Amy

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were put in a room that was down a dark hallway and the room Smelt. We did get moved however the outside area was overgrown and they need to upkeep this property. We also booked this to have a swim and after check in we saw the pool was locked. Not impressed.

8

Claire

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Car park was a little bit tight.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise clean rooms and fresh presentation, but several report issues such as dust, odors, mold, insects, or missed servicing.

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10

Tracey

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless, has been modernised since last staying here

8

Sandeep

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Found dead insects/ cockroaches in the room.

10

Jessica

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, comfortable bed, quiet over night. Very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.

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Lauren

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not overly clean, dirt and dust present on all surfaces, mould in grout in showers, the bed seems like it is on some strange angle and that it is quite old with no support left in it. The outdoor area was very dirty and full of cob webs, checking the outdoor chairs we removed multiple red back spider nests. Staff were very lovely, made our check in that occurred late easy without complication and stress, so a huge thank you for that. The establishment has the potential to be a lovely motel with some further attention to detail in cleaning and updating of beds would be a high recommendation. Again, thank you to the staff for helping me arrange our late check in with ease. Lauren & Brendan

10

Kellie

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, clean rooms. Great place to stay

4

David

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was not cleaned in 3 days i was their

4

Bernard

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was disappointed in the property. Ive stsyed there before and it was great but this time there was a very pungent order coming from the shower drain. No one there to help.

2

Jessica

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely do not recommend this place—save your money! For what you pay, you can find somewhere much better. It's vastly overpriced for what it offers. The kitchen had cockroaches, the bedsheets were stained, and there was rubbish left on the bedside table. I really wish I had read the reviews before booking. People were smoking in the pool area, and the entire courtyard smelled of cigarette smoke (and I’m a smoker, so that’s saying something). To top it off, a man was passed out by the pool with an ironing board next to him, using it as a table for snacks—he seemed like he might have been homeless. I’m beyond disappointed and will never stay here again.

10

Shirlee

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and well presented room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful.

6

Jose

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros - location and restaurants close to the Motel Cons - cleanliness and outdated furniture

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and quiet, but decor can feel dated. Recurring issues include noisy or faulty air conditioning, occasional uncomfortable mattresses, and unreliable Wi‑Fi or TV.

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Chris

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet room

10

Karen

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy king bed, spacious room, great shower

10

Iryna

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cozy, modern and spacious, more than enough space for two adults and two children. Back wall of the room was all glass opening the view of a little nice patio. There is a mini fridge, a microwave snd a kettle in the room and complimentary water and snacks on arrival. Plenty of parking outside and a lot of shopping options. We did experience some shortage of staff the second day of our stay and also wi-fi signal was very weak.

10

Yvonne

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in a convenient location to the wedding we were attending. The walls are a little thin so if the people in the room next door are chatty (we had a room with an interconnecting door) you hear everything, even if they’re only talking at a regular volume. Unfortunately on one night of our stay our neighbours were talking (and more) much louder than regular volume so it was difficult to sleep until they stopped at about 2am. However the second night of our stay was perfect with no noisey neighbours. Just luck I guess. The staff were lovely allowing late check in and the room was perfectly adequate for a home base for a weekend wedding.

6

Johnny

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Internet not working with no solution given by staff

8

Graeme

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Things I didn't like. 1 Air-conditioner sounds like a turbine starting up 2 Would have been nice to have a micro-wave oven to reheat some cold food but that is no biggy.

8

karen

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to book Great size room Easy check out However tv was a nightmare to navigate

6

Peter

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My only criticism with the motel was the airconditioning. The machines are old and very noisy and need to be replaced. I could not open any windows as there are no fly screens are security screens on the sliding doors. This was the third time I have stayed there and the third time i experienced this. The staff did offer a change of room, but the room option still had the same issue. The air-conditioning needs to be replaced. Otherwise, the rooms are comfortable, clean and with comfy beds. I like the location and ability to eat is close by. Staff are friendly and the bathrooms are big, clean and have good products.

6

Phil

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress was horrible, it sagged heaps. The shower head needed fixing as the water wasnt coming out right. Otherwise, the rooms were clean and had no smell.. the air-conditioning worked and the towels were clean

6

Glenn

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were ok. Clean but out dated. Bed definitely well past its used by date.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with easy check-in and late check-in support. Downsides include limited after-hours coverage, call-out fees for lockouts, and occasional rudeness or confusion at check-in.

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10

Susan

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I travelled from QLD in November and forgot to factor in the time difference when planning our drive. I thought we'd be arriving about an hour before the office closed, but due to my error and some roadworks our ETA was 10 minutes after closing. I called the office and they were extremely kind about my mistake, and offered me multiple options for late check-in - including the person at the desk staying behind for a few minutes to meet me on arrival. It was very much appreciated!

6

MURRAY I

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ladies at the front desk were not happy to deal with, you loose your key they charge you $80 to have the security come out, this I find to be not a good service.. I was there for 3 days 2 nights never had any beds made or no fresh towels just wouldn’t stay there again..

8

Alastair

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean property, pub next door for food. Property not manned after early evening so if you get locked out there's a call out fee, not that we had to use it. Found it surprising no one on reception early evening as it's a large operation.

10

parminder

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

they should have night manager in the property for any emergencies , which was not there during my stay and i face hard time to deal with customer care executive as she was not having any option if u forget key inside room by mistake and no one at night (9:30pm) to help u out unless u pay callout fees $80 to open the room.

10

Marion

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Lovely reception. Room was very clean and fresh. Comfortable bed. Close to a variety of food outlets.

10

Shirlee

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and well presented room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful.

6

Barbara

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was unavailable when we checked in, had to ring emergency number to check in. They gave us the wrong room number, but was corrected on 2nd call. The door was hard to open as the door handle was broken. Mattress is past used by date

10

Mali

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend staying here and will happily return in the future.

10

Joanne

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy location to find, yet quiet. Friendly and helpful staff.

6

Yago

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was in town, in Pokolbin, at 3:30pm, and the receptionist called and sent me extremely rude messages, threatening to cancel my reservation if I didn't arrive by 4 pm, as she had an appointment and couldn't wait for me. The description states that check-in is from 2 pm to 6 pm. I rushed and managed to arrive exactly at 4 pm, and she greeted me very rudely, saying she had declined my card. I showed her that the app indicated payment was to be made at the hotel. She claimed that was never the case, being very abrupt and rude. It was me, my girlfriend, and my elderly parents, who are 75 and 79 years old, and she was being rude and threatening to cancel the reservation, leaving us without a place to stay. Our room had a small and old TV, and the air conditioning didn’t work.

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Location

Convenient for Maitland with shops and the Bradford Hotel nearby, and many find it easy to access and generally quiet. A few report noise from the neighbouring pub or adjacent rooms.

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Elizabeth

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and hotel was perfectly located with various facilities around within walking distance of the hotel.

8

Allan

8 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A good location

8

Michael

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value and easy walk to pub for drinks and meal

8

Alan

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

Cesca

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s was a nice location, close to everything.

10

Andrew

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

While it is a 5 min drive to Maitland, the ease of access is appealing.

10

Camilla Hold

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, quiet room, very clean staff were wonderful and extremely comfy bed. Will definately stay again

8

Kieran

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is lovely. Clean, well maintained rooms, loads of parking, really nice pool and fabulous staff. We did cop a bit of noise from the pub/hotel next door at night, but that happens when your room is right on the fence line of the hotel car park. It's all good though. A terrific place to stay for the weekend.

10

Joanne

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy location to find, yet quiet. Friendly and helpful staff.

8

Paul

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Off the main road a bit so road noise was minimised. Pub next door for a great dinner. Price was acceptable for the family room of double and a single bed. Bath for the weary bones and good hot water.

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Dining

No on-site restaurant is highlighted, but the Bradford Hotel next door and nearby takeaways provide easy meal options. Some guests miss in-room toasters or crockery despite having a microwave.

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Kevin

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is located in a great location and friendly staff we were not happy that it did not have a radio alarm clock in the room or a toaster as my wife is a diabetic and requires something to eat otherwise we enjoyed our stay at this motel

6

michael

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was really basic accomodation. There were no plates, bowls, cutlery despite there being a microwave. A grotty table outside with no secure outdoor area and facing a concrete wall.

8

Brian

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No toaster facilities Thank you for the water and favourites

8

Tanya

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was very comfortable. Had trouble with very slow WIFI. Spa bath jets were very weak so didn’t really do anything. To supply a fridge and microwave in the room but no knifes & forks or plates was a bit disappointing. Outside pool looked nice but due to the wind the umbrellas could not be put up so there was no shade. Very convenient and local to home.

10

cianna

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

East stay. Plenty of parking. Pub next door with amazing kids space. Food options across the road.

10

Marion

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Lovely reception. Room was very clean and fresh. Comfortable bed. Close to a variety of food outlets.

10

Kellie-Ann

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was lovely, clean and tidy. Loved having the Bradford Hotel next door to go for great meals. Very happy with everything.

10

JOHN

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good accommodation nearby dinner at Bradford Hotel was convenient

8

Michael

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value and easy walk to pub for drinks and meal

8

Paul

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Off the main road a bit so road noise was minimised. Pub next door for a great dinner. Price was acceptable for the family room of double and a single bed. Bath for the weary bones and good hot water.

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Hunter Gateway Motel

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