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City Lights Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Twin Towns Services Club

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City Lights Motel, near Kirra Beach, offers a peaceful escape with an outdoor pool and spa services. Guests enjoy free WiFi in rooms and convenient laundry facilities. The staff consistently earns excellent reviews for their helpful service and local knowledge.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Large Family Room ( 2 x Queen and 2 x Single Bed)

Large Family Room ( 2 x Queen and 2 x Single Bed) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Large Family Room ( 2 x Queen and 2 x Single Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Spa Room (1 x King Bed)

Spa Room (1 x King Bed) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Spa Room (1 x King Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (1 x Queen and 1 x Single Bed)

Twin Room (1 x Queen and 1 x Single Bed) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (1 x Queen and 1 x Single Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (1x King bed)

Standard Room (1x King bed) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room (1x King bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (1 x Queen and 1 x Single Beds)

Deluxe Twin Room (1 x Queen and 1 x Single Beds) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room (1 x Queen and 1 x Single Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Small Family Room (1 x Queen and 2 x Single beds)

Small Family Room (1 x Queen and 2 x Single beds) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Family Room (1 x Queen and 2 x Single beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Queen Room

Queen Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
35 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South, NSW, 2486

What's nearby

  • Tweed City - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tweed Mall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tweed Sea Sports - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Tweed Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Twin Towns Uniting Church - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Varsity Lakes Station - 27 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Next Door Espresso - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dayo Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

City Lights Motel

Motel near Kirra Beach
City Lights Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at City Lights Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Microwaves and heating

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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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

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 (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

City Lights Motel Tweed Heads South
City Lights Motel
City Lights Tweed Heads South
City Lights Motel Motel
City Lights Motel Tweed Heads South
City Lights Motel Motel Tweed Heads South

Frequently asked questions

Does City Lights Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is City Lights Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at City Lights Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Lights Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at City Lights Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is City Lights Motel located?

Located in Tweed Heads South, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ukerebagh Nature Reserve and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Kirra Beach. Tweed City and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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City Lights Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 442 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

victoria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to public transport, quiet, friendly host and comfortable rooms

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and reception were fantastic. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

Great one night stay

Great. Just stayed a night while visiting family. Had everything we needed and owners very responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, comfortable and clean. You can tell owners care about their business, well looked after property. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ramathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean place located in a convenient location. Only a 6 min drive to the Coolangatta beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pepita

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

Big clean good value room.

We had a great stay. The room was large and very clean. Everything worked so we were happy all around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Mangers were great friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the vege garden and the chooks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable overnight stay!

Friendly welcome. Older style accommodation but nice decor. Very clean and tidy with everything that we needed. Some undercover parking available. Good location, close to fast food and tavern, walking distance. It was good for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

MARIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is old but the rooms have been painted so the appearance is clean. Again the bathroom is old but everything worked. The staff were helpful and very pleasant so, overall, I can recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria

Did not appear suitable for families and stayed elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Service - Very Clean - Convenient Location - Overall, it was a Very Pleasant stay. The Only Negative was the very poor hot water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

KERRY L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean tidy and well presented
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Family of four, our flight was delayed past office hours, owners were very accomodating made arrangements. Friendly and inviting atmosphere, little secret fruit and veg garden with a BBQ area. The amenities in the room were perfect, Kid’s favourite- wifi and the pool. The beds/bedding soft and comfortable. Thank you City Lights Motel - if available would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for my purpose
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what was advertised, no surprises.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and had plenty of parking close to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love all your plants and your chooks😊 Good size family room. Very comfy beds. Has all the feels of a classic old style motel. If only the old style breakfast menus and delivery through the wall still existed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty washing bags stacked up and i had a major problem walking up stars and the office staff very unconcerned
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hot water not available until late night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karma

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

City lights should give free nights

Hot water in shower not working, television suddenly stopped working & dirty thing left by previous guests... Definately deserve a refund on/free stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice place but needs renovating

It was good having a kitchenette, including an electric frypan. The issue was the shower tiles when I'm having 1 before checkout were falling apart/insecure!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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