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El Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the soothing ocean soundtrack while sipping coffee at the nearby cafe, with convenient sun loungers making this charming spot perfect for unwinding.

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Waterfront Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - El Motor Inn (Port Macquarie)
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers - El Motor Inn (Port Macquarie)
Waterfront Suite | Living area | TV, iPod dock - El Motor Inn (Port Macquarie)
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Living room | TV, iPod dock - El Motor Inn (Port Macquarie)
Hastings Delux | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board - El Motor Inn (Port Macquarie)
El Motor Inn offers an upscale oceanfront experience with practical amenities. Enjoy a garden setting, outdoor pool, reliable WiFi, and dry cleaning service. Guests appreciate the staff's helpful approach that makes a real difference.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Waterfront Suite | Living area | TV, iPod dock

Waterfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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Port Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Port Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Hastings Delux | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Delux

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hastings Spa Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Spa Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Macquarie Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Macquarie Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Port Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Port Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hastings Executive | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hastings Executive

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Macquarie, El Motor Inn is in the city center and on a river. Roto House and Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park and Macquarie Nature Reserve. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed and Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Port Macquarie travel guide
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29 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444

What's nearby

  • St Thomas Anglican Church showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    St Thomas Anglican Church
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Town Beach which includes general coastal views and surfing as well as a small group of people
    Town Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum showing a small town or village
    Mid North Coast Maritime Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wauchope Station
    17 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fish Co-op
    6 min walk
  • Hog's Breath Cafe Port Macquarie
    3 min walk
  • Fusion Seven
    6 min walk
  • Chop 'n Chill
    3 min walk
  • Town Green
    2 min walk

About this property

El Motor Inn

Upscale motel by the ocean
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at El Motor Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms offer comforts such as free international calls and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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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 free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • El Cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1968
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM 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 available for AUD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • In-room microwave fee: AUD 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per stay

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 20562247396

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

Does El Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Motor Inn 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 El Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at El Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20 (subject to availability).

Does El Motor Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is El Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Port Macquarie, this motel is steps from Port Macquarie Museum, Glasshouse Cultural Centre, and Port Macquarie Courthouse. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed and St Thomas Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

El Motor Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff with great restaurants Close by
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to facilities that Port Macquarie has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest little motel. Very clean. We had the family suite and exclusive access to a nice patio. I wish we had stayed longer. The location is perfection/right on the coastal walk with a fun little breakfast shack just outside. Restaurants all around and grocery/target across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to everything. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick no fuss check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable overnight stay. Room was smallish but served its purpose for our needs for the night, everything was clean and comfortable. A number of eating places of various types in close walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the best location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great well priced accom right in the centre of town. Walk to everything location, clean and well equiped room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent tv, everything was good except the wifi a little slow at times, the restaurant for breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

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

Good place to stay

Excellent location, close to shops, restaurants & entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one stay but very nice and confortable … thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking Very comfy Great access to dining
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonable accommodation, room clean & functional, and good service all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at El Motor Inn - lovely views of the water!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an excellent location near the shops, restaurants and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very well kept facilities, comfy room, and staff were super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

Great location, great room!

Fabulous location, very comfortable room with plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Good site
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beds and pillows very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well renovated and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice and central.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A recently renovated hotel with comfortable rooms and great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024