Is parking available at the property?

Complimentary parking is available on-site for guests.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property; however, service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and ends at 22:00. Check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out is not available.

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

Settlers Inn is located in Port Macquarie, close to attractions such as Wave Bowl, Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard, Woregore Nature Reserve, and Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but extra-person charges may apply. No specific age for free stays is mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not offer cribs or rollaway/extra beds. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Settlers Inn Port Macquarie

Average nightly price at Settlers Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$131
February	US$176
March	US$162
April	US$141
May	US$116
June	US$115
July	US$119
August	US$126
October	US$107
November	US$104
December	US$123

What guests think

At Settlers Inn, reviews describe budget-friendly lodging with dated rooms, recurring cleanliness issues—especially mouldy bathrooms—and mixed noise levels from the on-site pub or nearby areas, while several guests still found beds comfortable and the property acceptable for short stays.

Housekeeping and maintenance draw frequent criticism, with stained carpets, dusty verandas, broken fittings, and unsecured balcony doors mentioned. Facilities are limited and access can be difficult, with outside stairs, poor lighting, and a small car park noted as concerns. Service is friendly but check-in communication and locating the entrance can be confusing or unresponsive at busy times. The attached pub/bistro earns consistent praise for good meals and value, making this a practical stopover if expectations are modest.

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Facilities

Access relies on outside stairs, some poorly lit and not ideal for elderly; several guests noted a small or awkward car park. A few rooms have private balconies, but basic amenities (e.g., an iron) were missing for some.

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michael

6 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

was to basic not even a glass to drink with had to use coffee cup. coffee was stale and hard lump. no utensils in the rooms and bathroom was not safe the door handle hits the light switch hard. And could not lock the patio sliding door had NO locking mechanism at all not safe for kids.

8

Robert

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Probably the most rundown motel i have stayed at via Hotels.com. The room looked old and tired. the stairwell leading to the rooms was NOT lit with any lights in the key places and two people almost ended up head over heels. there was NOT a single chair in the room and we were a group of four. The small car park was difficult to negotiate. it is obvious that the motel section plays second fiddle to the bistro.

8

Monique

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice sized room for family of 4 (or 5 if required). Lots of outdoor concrete stair stairs made luggage suitcases to the room more difficult but plenty of room for all our gear. Bathroom was a good size, but has no fan so moisture build up was an slight issue. We weren’t given clear instructions on how to check in so with a little walking around and questions with the security guys outside I was guided to bistro/bar area. As we checked in around 6pm on a Saturday evening it was very busy and took a while with bar staff doing their best. Check out was easy with drop box. Nice comfortable room.

10

Charles

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Value for money. Only daraw back was antiquated access to rooms via very pld wooden outside stair

6

Karen

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like the private balcony and the attached bistro is good for meals

6

Bruce

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy, dirty room. Review should state there are steps up to rooms

8

Lexia

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodation car park was too small. The access to the room was stairs only. They did not feel safe. Totally unsutable for the elderly. .

6

Julie

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room & veranda could have done with a dust & a sweep on the positive side bed was comfortable. no iron🙃

8

Karen

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. I didn’t like that the screen door onto the balcony didn’t lock.

8

Brad

12 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room ok ,bistro meal great but access to bistro and carpark via back of house area past garbage bins/skips

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring issue: multiple reviews cite mouldy bathrooms, stained carpets/curtains, dusty verandas, and unclean exteriors. A few guests found rooms acceptably clean, but standards appear inconsistent.

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Nicole

17 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a hotel. It’s 2 star. Nothing to write home about. The balcony was filled with an ashtray. The leaves had not been cleaned for at least 2 weeks. Cobwebs in the corners and in dire need of renovations. For what I paid o would have been better off in a backpackers.

8

Ruth

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower & curtain were mouldy. Room in general was clean & it was great that at around 10pm the place was quiet. Food at the pub was great.

2

Nicole

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needs a good clean in the bathroom.Tiles mouldy. Bathroom window covered in dirt. Carpet smells and needs replacing. The only plus was the linen was clean. Right next to the children’s playground so very noisy. In the middle of the night the neighbours were noisy and drunk. Do yourself a favour and don’t stay at this sub standard hotel. Overpriced for what it was.

6

Olinda

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom tiles and ceiling was mouldy and not of good health standards

4

Harley

13 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Mouldy shower roof and dirty floor. Carpets not vacuumed. Putrid exterior near stairs and room access. Very noisy also

6

Bruce

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy, dirty room. Review should state there are steps up to rooms

10

Emma

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pub was fantastic, rooms could have been cleaner.

6

Julie

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room & veranda could have done with a dust & a sweep on the positive side bed was comfortable. no iron🙃

4

Tom

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was grotty, stained carpets and curtains, broken cupboards. Genuine 2 star.

6

Anne-Marie

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,339 nights

Check in was a bit confusing. Online it said we would get lock box info sent to me, but we still hadn’t received it on arrival. Had to get keys from the bar which was really busy. Finding accommodation entrance was not obvious. Bed covers and carpet were stained. Air conditioning unit was jammed. but otherwise room was sound.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic with various maintenance shortcomings (e.g., broken fittings, loose locks, jammed A/C, minimal utensils/furniture), though many note comfortable beds and some family rooms are spacious with balconies. Noise can carry from the busy pub or nearby areas until around closing time, while several guests reported quiet nights afterward.

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NEVILLE

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a good set up.but what u get in the rooms are 2 high 4 the price.

6

michael

6 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

was to basic not even a glass to drink with had to use coffee cup. coffee was stale and hard lump. no utensils in the rooms and bathroom was not safe the door handle hits the light switch hard. And could not lock the patio sliding door had NO locking mechanism at all not safe for kids.

2

Nicole

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needs a good clean in the bathroom.Tiles mouldy. Bathroom window covered in dirt. Carpet smells and needs replacing. The only plus was the linen was clean. Right next to the children’s playground so very noisy. In the middle of the night the neighbours were noisy and drunk. Do yourself a favour and don’t stay at this sub standard hotel. Overpriced for what it was.

8

Robert

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Probably the most rundown motel i have stayed at via Hotels.com. The room looked old and tired. the stairwell leading to the rooms was NOT lit with any lights in the key places and two people almost ended up head over heels. there was NOT a single chair in the room and we were a group of four. The small car park was difficult to negotiate. it is obvious that the motel section plays second fiddle to the bistro.

8

Monique

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice sized room for family of 4 (or 5 if required). Lots of outdoor concrete stair stairs made luggage suitcases to the room more difficult but plenty of room for all our gear. Bathroom was a good size, but has no fan so moisture build up was an slight issue. We weren’t given clear instructions on how to check in so with a little walking around and questions with the security guys outside I was guided to bistro/bar area. As we checked in around 6pm on a Saturday evening it was very busy and took a while with bar staff doing their best. Check out was easy with drop box. Nice comfortable room.

6

Alice

17 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,343 nights

There’s no designated reception, but not only that you have to go into a busy pub and find someone to help you. Because it’s a busy pub it’s quite noisy even in the rooms furthest away from the pub area. It’s basic and fairly run down. The shower head didn’t stay up by itself and we had to Macgyver it to stay up. The fridge was set so cold it froze everything in it. It’s very minimally stocked, eg we had booked for a family of 4 but were given 4 cups and 2 bamboo teaspoons. However the beds were comfy enough and once the pub closed at 10pm-ish and in the morning it was quiet. I probably wouldn’t stay here again, but if it was a quiet season and it was cheap enough it’s fine for a night if you’re just looking for a spot to sleep.

8

Karen

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. I didn’t like that the screen door onto the balcony didn’t lock.

6

Tina

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money. Very quiet at night and the room was very dark so it was easy to get a good night's sleep. Reasonably well located for access to city centre and surrounds. Food was excellent. Bed was very comfortable. Rooms were a bit shabby but acceptable for the price.

4

Tom

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was grotty, stained carpets and curtains, broken cupboards. Genuine 2 star.

6

Anne-Marie

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,339 nights

Check in was a bit confusing. Online it said we would get lock box info sent to me, but we still hadn’t received it on arrival. Had to get keys from the bar which was really busy. Finding accommodation entrance was not obvious. Bed covers and carpet were stained. Air conditioning unit was jammed. but otherwise room was sound.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, but the check-in process and communication are inconsistent: missing lockbox details, hard-to-find entrance, reliance on busy bar staff, and unanswered calls were reported. Checkout via drop box was easy for some.

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Kate

12 Apr 2023

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It was the only available option for us to have a rest on our way home (busy christmas time). The manager was amazing, but the room and the hotel are very old, dated and dirty. One of those place where you try not to touch anything.

8

David

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and very helpful

8

Monique

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice sized room for family of 4 (or 5 if required). Lots of outdoor concrete stair stairs made luggage suitcases to the room more difficult but plenty of room for all our gear. Bathroom was a good size, but has no fan so moisture build up was an slight issue. We weren’t given clear instructions on how to check in so with a little walking around and questions with the security guys outside I was guided to bistro/bar area. As we checked in around 6pm on a Saturday evening it was very busy and took a while with bar staff doing their best. Check out was easy with drop box. Nice comfortable room.

10

Philip

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very basic. If all you want is an inexpensive option for a short stay this place is perfect. Staff were excellent.

2

Adelle

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were very disappointed as did they not send us a message with locked box details regarding check in as they had promised. The property did not answer our 4 phone calls. At 8 pm we contacted Wotif who gave us excellent service and the Wotif Manager contacted the property directly and organised access to the room. The communication from Settlers Inn to customers needs to be improved to avoid this issue.

6

Alice

17 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,343 nights

There’s no designated reception, but not only that you have to go into a busy pub and find someone to help you. Because it’s a busy pub it’s quite noisy even in the rooms furthest away from the pub area. It’s basic and fairly run down. The shower head didn’t stay up by itself and we had to Macgyver it to stay up. The fridge was set so cold it froze everything in it. It’s very minimally stocked, eg we had booked for a family of 4 but were given 4 cups and 2 bamboo teaspoons. However the beds were comfy enough and once the pub closed at 10pm-ish and in the morning it was quiet. I probably wouldn’t stay here again, but if it was a quiet season and it was cheap enough it’s fine for a night if you’re just looking for a spot to sleep.

6

Suzanne

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful. The meal at dinner was excellent. Actual accomodation was very ordinary & old, but beds were very comfortable. Very reasonable price per night.

10

Katrina

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good option for a short stop over, clean and tidy, good value and friendly staff

6

Anne-Marie

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,339 nights

Check in was a bit confusing. Online it said we would get lock box info sent to me, but we still hadn’t received it on arrival. Had to get keys from the bar which was really busy. Finding accommodation entrance was not obvious. Bed covers and carpet were stained. Air conditioning unit was jammed. but otherwise room was sound.

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Location

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8

Ruth

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower & curtain were mouldy. Room in general was clean & it was great that at around 10pm the place was quiet. Food at the pub was great.

2

Nicole

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needs a good clean in the bathroom.Tiles mouldy. Bathroom window covered in dirt. Carpet smells and needs replacing. The only plus was the linen was clean. Right next to the children’s playground so very noisy. In the middle of the night the neighbours were noisy and drunk. Do yourself a favour and don’t stay at this sub standard hotel. Overpriced for what it was.

4

Harley

13 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Mouldy shower roof and dirty floor. Carpets not vacuumed. Putrid exterior near stairs and room access. Very noisy also

6

Alice

17 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 19,343 nights

There’s no designated reception, but not only that you have to go into a busy pub and find someone to help you. Because it’s a busy pub it’s quite noisy even in the rooms furthest away from the pub area. It’s basic and fairly run down. The shower head didn’t stay up by itself and we had to Macgyver it to stay up. The fridge was set so cold it froze everything in it. It’s very minimally stocked, eg we had booked for a family of 4 but were given 4 cups and 2 bamboo teaspoons. However the beds were comfy enough and once the pub closed at 10pm-ish and in the morning it was quiet. I probably wouldn’t stay here again, but if it was a quiet season and it was cheap enough it’s fine for a night if you’re just looking for a spot to sleep.

6

Tina

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money. Very quiet at night and the room was very dark so it was easy to get a good night's sleep. Reasonably well located for access to city centre and surrounds. Food was excellent. Bed was very comfortable. Rooms were a bit shabby but acceptable for the price.

10

Jacqueline

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and comfortable.

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Dining

The on-site pub/bistro receives consistent praise for tasty, good-value meals.

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8

Ruth

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower & curtain were mouldy. Room in general was clean & it was great that at around 10pm the place was quiet. Food at the pub was great.

8

Robert

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Probably the most rundown motel i have stayed at via Hotels.com. The room looked old and tired. the stairwell leading to the rooms was NOT lit with any lights in the key places and two people almost ended up head over heels. there was NOT a single chair in the room and we were a group of four. The small car park was difficult to negotiate. it is obvious that the motel section plays second fiddle to the bistro.

6

Karen

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like the private balcony and the attached bistro is good for meals

10

Emma

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pub was fantastic, rooms could have been cleaner.

6

Suzanne

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful. The meal at dinner was excellent. Actual accomodation was very ordinary & old, but beds were very comfortable. Very reasonable price per night.

6

Tina

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money. Very quiet at night and the room was very dark so it was easy to get a good night's sleep. Reasonably well located for access to city centre and surrounds. Food was excellent. Bed was very comfortable. Rooms were a bit shabby but acceptable for the price.

8

Brad

12 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room ok ,bistro meal great but access to bistro and carpark via back of house area past garbage bins/skips

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7 $131	8 $154	9	10
11 $113	12 $107	13 $121	14 $125	15	16	17
18	19	20 $112	21 $107	22 $128	23 $143	24
25 $110	26 $112	27 $111	28 $112	29	30	31 $126

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $106	2 $104	3 $107	4 $107	5 $109	6 $133	7 $128
8 $132	9 $107	10 $137	11 $108	12 $124	13	14 $126
15 $113	16 $107	17 $101	18 $128	19 $103	20 $121	21 $135
22 $104	23 $113	24 $137	25 $113	26 $104	27 $119	28 $137
29 $102	30 $102

Settlers Inn

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