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Hunter Gateway Motel

Property class: 3.5

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Located in Rutherford, Hunter Gateway Motel provides a peaceful retreat with its garden and outdoor pool. Guests relax on the sunny terrace or connect using in-room WiFi. The staff remains available throughout the stay to assist with any needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium King Spa Suite | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium King Spa Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Family Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Rutherford, a neighborhood in Maitland, Hunter Gateway Motel is near a train station. Don't miss out on a visit to Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Maitland travel guide
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11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW, 2320

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
    Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
    24 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens
    Hunter Valley Gardens
    25 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan
    Lake Macquarie
    37 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Newcastle Beach
    Newcastle Beach
    47 min drive - 29.3 miles
  • Winter Art Bazaar
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Telarah Station
    4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    140 min drive

Restaurants

  • Guzman Y Gomez
    7 min walk
  • Oporto
    1 min walk
  • The Rutherford Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Dartagnan's Café
    14 min walk
  • KFC
    18 min walk

About this property

Hunter Gateway Motel

Motel located in Rutherford
Consider a stay at Hunter Gateway Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in before 2 PM and after 10 PM can be arranged on request at the time of booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Maitland Mercure
Mercure Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Bradford Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Rutherford
Mercure Maitland Rutherford
Hunter Gateway
Best Western Plus Hunter Gateway
Best Western Hunter Gateway
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel Rutherford

Frequently asked questions

Does Hunter Gateway Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hunter Gateway Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hunter Gateway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hunter Gateway Motel?

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

Where is Hunter Gateway Motel located?

Located in Rutherford, this motel is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Hunter Valley Gardens.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hunter Gateway Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms staff friendly and good food nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Very Clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean food places nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in, clean rooms. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy king bed, spacious room, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shirlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean and well presented room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean but unfortunately its very close to main road so its quite noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend staying here and will happily return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, has been modernised since last staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel was perfectly located with various facilities around within walking distance of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff. Clean room. Perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, quiet over night. Very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing i would have liked is cleaner carpet. Rest was fine and great location, surprisingly quiet, car parking was freat with slightly wider bays allowing easier access to vehicles. Only 3 minutes to shops. Great and thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and comfortable with easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilla Hold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet room, very clean staff were wonderful and extremely comfy bed. Will definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and close to the amenities I required. One of the faves to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and a fair size. Good bathroom. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and easy walk to pub for drinks and meal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Turbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of car parking. Good value and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy location clean an tidy quiet would recommend for short stay or long we had 4 nights there happy customer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy location to find, yet quiet. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable priced accommodation, it was beat and tidy, close to shops and take away restaurants... Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonard

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

Good Stay

Friendly helpful staff. Close to Hotel for meals. Good Stay. Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was great location and convenient to everything staff were great and nice and clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025