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Karuah Gardens Motel

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Two twin beds with white bedding and teal pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a rolled towel on the bed. - Karuah Gardens Motel (Karuah)
A windmill in a grassy area with trees and a clear sky. - Karuah Gardens Motel (Karuah)
A reception desk with a framed painting, a potted plant, and a window with blinds. - Karuah Gardens Motel (Karuah)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, a small refrigerator, and a framed picture on the wall. - Karuah Gardens Motel (Karuah)
A tropical plant with broad leaves and a tall trunk, set against a blue wall. - Karuah Gardens Motel (Karuah)
Karuah Gardens Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wicker chair in a room with green walls and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two twin beds with white bedding and teal pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a rolled towel on the bed.

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a white duvet and rolled towels. There are bedside tables with lamps and a small plant on one bed.

Deluxe Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Karuah is home to Karuah Gardens Motel. Medowie Nature Reserve and Karuah National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Oakvale Wildlife Park and Oakvale Farm and Fauna World. Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Karuah travel guide
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353 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW, 2324

What's nearby

  • A coastal swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a sandy beach and rocky shoreline.
    Merewether Beach
    43 min drive - 39.5 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a beach, a construction crane, and modern buildings.
    Newcastle Beach
    44 min drive - 40.0 miles
  • Longworth Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Karuah National Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Newcastle
    28 min drive - 33.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wirragulla Station
    42 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karuah Seafoods and Takeaway
    8 min walk
  • The Bridgeview Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Anaitis tea and coffee house
    32 min drive
  • Food Truck 2
    37 min drive
  • Karuah Pub
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle available on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Karuah Gardens Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karuah Gardens Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karuah Gardens Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Karuah Gardens Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Karuah Gardens Motel located?

Situated in Karuah, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Longworth Park, Medowie Nature Reserve, and Karuah and District Golf Club. Karuah National Park and Medowie State Conservation Area are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Karuah Gardens Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

We were very happy, everything was very clean, a pleasant place, we will return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and very clean. Very responsive to helping us. Great stay for an overnight. Will definitetly use in the future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, beds were comfortable, nice place to arrive to after a day at the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Motel. Older style but clean and comfortable and cosy. Perfect for my stopover on my travels south. Checkin was very easy for after hours. Will stay again when Im up that way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good spot for an overnight stay. Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet little town on the river, convenient location for a night or 2 when driving up or down the coast. Room was basic & renovated, very clean & bed was very comfortable- a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet spacious room comfortable bed and lovely hot shower. Well placed off the road for a good stopover travelling north or south on the Pacific highway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet room. Excellent shower. Generous bedding. Toaster, kettle, crockery for easy, early breakfast. Perfect as an overnight stop on a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and convenient

A great overnight stopover with.convenient access to the freeway. Close to a great pizza place and the RSL. The river is close by too. Rooms were clean and comfortable and check in was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly good bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Motel was a confortable nostalic stay. I particular liked the small tables and chairs outside the rooms. The resting àrea and room for kids to enjoy theirselves was a pleasure. Thank you Karuah Gardens Motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean. Comfortable beds. Great communication by the hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean , neat and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately presented, clean. Attention to detail was just amazing. Would definitely recommend & stay there again. Your efforts were noted!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very nice place to stay. It was clean and comfortable. Shower was awesome Instant hot water. Although the hand basin was a tad on the small side. But again overall the bathroom was clean We stayed there for 2 nights, which would be enough as the kitchen facilities is basic with a small fridge. Karuah is a wonderful place to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean. Quiet. Bathroom small and dated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t think much of the property of a night time you can’t even see through Paul lighting cockroach infested only good thing. Was the beds were comfortable. Is the fleas won’t jumping on you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

This is a regular stop for us … this facility is great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always the best place to stay on our trips through from Sydney to qld. We have a large vehicle, plenty of room for trucks and trailers out front!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel. Simple style, very confortable, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

This place is beautiful! A great option, I love it heading north when looking for a rest stop, as you can miss the morning rush through heatherbrae and continue your drive fresh the next day!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet extremely clean room with parking on site
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023