Name: Squid's Ink Motel
Address: 690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, New South Wales, Australia, Belmont, New South Wales, Australia
Rating: 8.15

Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

Based on 1,510 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

13%

Couple

37%

Family

24%

Group

14%

Solo

12%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across many reviews, Squid's Ink Motel is praised for its stunning lakefront setting and friendly staff, while feedback commonly notes small, basic rooms with a mix of renovated and dated areas, limited onsite parking, and some noise from the highway.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Location

Dining

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8

RORI

4 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Ac works Not a lot of parking if you go out for dinner and come back to full Carpark

8

David

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, Staff friendly. Tinta Restaurant had good food in elegant style with perfect lake views, seafood and excellent coffee. Location was perfect at water's edge, where many black swans congregated in the lake. Overall feeling was of peaceful serenity.

8

South Gippsland Bread

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great view. Friendly checkin upgraded thank you. Have stayed previously and will stay again

10

darren

27 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good

8

Sreejith

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good for short stay with decent facilities, parking in front and located in a beautiful place.No smart Tv ,if you are after one but they have the normal TV with some streaming channels,Check in was easy and overall good for short stay.

690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, New South Wales, Australia

Location

Belmont, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to Squid Ink Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are also worth visiting. Kayaking, water skiing, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 20:00

Before 10:00

FAQs

Yes, complimentary on-site parking is available at the motel. However, parking is limited.

Check-in is available from 14:00 until 20:00, and check-out is required by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not specified.

The motel is situated in Belmont, Newcastle, close to Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course. Nearby attractions include Newcastle Beach and Hunter Ice Skating Stadium.

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

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