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Sapphire Palms Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with a full-service spa, near The Entrance Ocean Baths

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Spa
Property entrance
Reception hall
Waterslide
Deluxe Queen Room Ground Floor - 1 Queen and 1 Single Bed | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Sapphire Palms Motel offers a peaceful setting near The Entrance Ocean Baths. Guests can relax in the garden, visit the full-service spa, or cool off in the outdoor pool with waterslide. The multilingual staff receives positive reviews from previous visitors.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room Ground Floor - 1 Queen and 1 Single Bed | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room Ground Floor - 1 Queen and 1 Single Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Room with Balcony (Upstairs Room) | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room with Balcony (Upstairs Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen with Balcony Upstairs Room - 1 Queen and 1 Single Bed | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen with Balcony Upstairs Room - 1 Queen and 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Interconnecting Room Ground Floor - 2 Queen and 2 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Room Ground Floor - 2 Queen and 1 Single Bed | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Room Ground Floor - 2 Queen and 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Large Family Room Upstairs Room - 2 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Large Family Room Upstairs Room - 2 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Large Family Room Upstairs Room - 2 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room Ground Floor - 1 Queen and 2 Single Bed

Family Room Ground Floor - 1 Queen and 2 Single Bed | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room Ground Floor - 1 Queen and 2 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room - Ground Floor - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed | View from room

Premium Room - Ground Floor - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Property grounds

Larger Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 6

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
178-182 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance, NSW, 2261

What's nearby

  • Blue Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Entrance Ocean Baths - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pelican Plaza - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Toowoon Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Magenta Shores Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 13 min drive
  • Wyong Station - 16 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bateau Bay Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Diggers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lakes Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coco Rice & Noodle Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Long Jetty Takeaway - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sapphire Palms Motel

Motel near Blue Bay Beach
Located close to The Entrance Ocean Baths and Swadling Reserve, Sapphire Palms Motel provides a garden and a full-service spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sapphire Palms Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

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
  • Portable shower seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [corner of Boomerang and The Entrance Road]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not provide towels for use at the pool, spa and beach.
Guests driving to the property should use the following address for GPS: 1 Boomerang Road, the Entrance, 2261.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who require a wheelchair-accessible room should book the Deluxe Queen Room Ground Floor room type and contact the property after booking to confirm.

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
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Sapphire Palms Motel The Entrance
Sapphire Palms Motel
Sapphire Palms The Entrance
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Sapphire Palms Motel Motel
Sapphire Palms Motel The Entrance
Sapphire Palms Motel Motel The Entrance

Frequently asked questions

Does Sapphire Palms Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sapphire Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sapphire Palms Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sapphire Palms Motel?

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

Where is Sapphire Palms Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this spa motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Entrance Ocean Baths, Blue Bay Beach, and Toowoon Bay Beach. Swadling Reserve and Wyrrabalong National Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sapphire Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 276 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Great location , very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Impeccable bathroom. Comfy bed and sofa. Nice managers/owners and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My partner stayed here years ago and it was close to family. Has aged a great deal since then and is a bit shabby. Staff lovely. Could do with upgrading but in my travels this past 2 weeks I have seen much worse!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff work hard to ensure you are looked after, nice property for what you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are enough to sleep in but quite small for a family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed there several times, and the best thing is value for money and location, except for a bit of traffic noise which varies, but it is on the junction of a main road, which is a plus and a minus, I guess. Also, only a 10–12-minute walk to The Entrance shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff, lovely staff on reception to book in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous reception.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Their wasn't anything unique about the property it was quiet , clean . They were accommodating with my late check in .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As I would not have this accommodation on my website as it is very different to what you are showing and in very dad condition
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, Leo was very friendly and helpful. Close to all amenities. Club just down the road. Quiet area, this is our second time there will definitely be back ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant and my daughter loved the pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool was dirty and limited hours of use.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy room, very close to beaches & town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is old but quite well maintained. Clean but very basic. Convenient to the Entrance shops and eateries. Was a good place to rest your head every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and great pool and spa and close to club walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean budget motel

Budget motel with clean rooms. Had everything we needed for our stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Generally okay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Liked: Amenities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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