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Squid Ink Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Macquarie

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Outdoor dining
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | TV
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Private kitchenette | Microwave, electric kettle
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | View from room
Free self parking
The Squid Ink Motel in Belmont offers a tranquil base with a garden terrace and nearby fishing spots. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful staff for a comfortable extended stay, perfect for adventure-minded travelers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, NSW, 2280

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Belmont Golf Course - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • John Hunter Hospital - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 24 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belmont 16s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Yoga Place Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good One Coffee & Things - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Blacksmiths Take Away - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Squid Ink Motel

Motel near Lake Macquarie
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Squid Ink Motel. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, wedding services, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Squid Ink Motel boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Microwaves, electric kettles, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Squid Ink Motel Belmont
Squid Ink Belmont
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Squid Ink Motel Belmont
Squid Ink Motel Motel Belmont

Frequently asked questions

Is Squid Ink Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Squid Ink Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Squid Ink Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Squid Ink Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Squid Ink Motel located?

Located in Belmont, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Macquarie, Blacksmiths Beach, and Belmont Golf Course. Byrnes Reserve is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Squid Ink Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 463 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here many times and is always a lovely stop over
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service. Clean room. Clean sheets. Positive environment. Fair price. Lake view is beautiful. Car park needs a little attention but we were still able to get a park everytime. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Get away

Great view over lake if you have Lakeview room. Motel is old but can see they are in process of upgrading, great restaurant attached.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ANDY

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location, parking can be tricky as quite small spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean. Small room but catered to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Squid Ink Motel. Swansea NSW

Have stayed here before. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property has great views over the lake even though we had lots of rain. Property is dated, has not been updated for many years.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chanh Huy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice motel 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location right on the water. Staff were great, I had a late check in and they communicated with me for late check in options. Restaurant next door, Tinta had great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy place with very pleasant staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the view & area & that they are doing up the place, will be fantastic when completed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, new rooms, modern, well-appointed, comfortable, friendly, helpful, excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful view, lovely staff

Beautiful view and outlook from our lake side room. The room was a bit dated, needs a refresh. Comfy bed and great aircon. Overall a good place to stay, close by to shops (10min walk or 2min drive). Staff were so lovely, checked in with us multiple times. Would stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although we didn't have a view we were more than happy with our room. It looked like it had recently been renovated. Aircon and ceiling fan were both great. We had our dinners down by the lake watching the birds and sunset We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly relaxing place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the hotel for one night and enjoyed the stay. Comfortable beds and amenities. Great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Roma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reserved parking for the Motel must be added.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to golf course where we had a corporate event
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Fantastic Location Rooms are rudimentary, small and a bit rundown. The bed was OK as were the pillows. Did have a bit of a damp smell. The bathroom was very basic The restaurant next door Tinta was excellent and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shyno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was excellent value at $77. The room was good clean basic accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hairdryer available, not in a Novotel recently. Very easy and friendly stay. Restaurant well done, good service, lots of seafood.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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