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Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Terrigal Beach

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Courtyard
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Located close to Terrigal Beach, Seaside Garden Retreat provides an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 Queen | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Mobile key entry
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Queen 1 Single | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen 1 Single

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Mobile key entry
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queens

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Desk chair
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
871 The Entrance Road, Wamberal, NSW, 2260

What's nearby

  • Terrigal Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Breakers Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Erina Fair - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Central Coast Stadium - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Copacabana Beach - 17 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 18 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terrigal Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪My Corner Of The Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lagune Artisan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bellyfish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thaiger Temple - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Seaside Garden Retreat

Motel near Terrigal Beach
Located close to Erina Fair and Copacabana Beach, Seaside Garden Retreat provides an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a playground. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and barbecue grills
  • A banquet hall, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Seaside Garden Retreat include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and desks

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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

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pacific Garden Hotel Wamberal
Apollo Wamberal
Pacific Garden Wamberal
Pacific Garden Hotel
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel
Seaside Garden Retreat Wamberal
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel Wamberal

Frequently asked questions

Does Seaside Garden Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Seaside Garden Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Seaside Garden Retreat located?

Situated in Wamberal, this golf motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Terrigal Beach, Erina Fair, and Central Coast Stadium. Westfield Tuggerah and Gosford Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 141 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We could take our dog and it was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay central to everything on the central coast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay, very comfortable, warm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay Was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Staff & service
Such a comfortable room overlooking beautiful gardens. Felt so rejuvenated after the one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Manuel Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stay

The photos on the site do not reflect the actual place Broken bed head Bathroom bey mouldy Wouldn’t go there agin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathleen

It need a really good tidy up it's been a bit neglected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Awhina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very accommodating with our schedule being unsure of due to a tournament we were attending. Stayed with a group. Kids really enjoyed the facility. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We received an upgrade to a top floor balcony room. The room was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sakthivel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs and Services are good and helpful.

2/10 Terrible

Fifi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was the most disappointing establishment we have had the misfortune of visiting. The pervasive odor and uncleanliness were overwhelming, and even our dog refused to eat in the room. A cockroach was discovered in my room, and the pillow was extremely uncomfortable and lacked sufficient loft. We experienced severe discomfort, verging on nausea. Despite booking a two-night stay and paid an extra 72$ for our dog, we departed after the first day due to our deteriorating health. The hotel's name suggests a level of luxury, but the reality is far inferior to even the most basic accommodations in developing countries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staffs are friendly and helpful but the amenities need an upgrade.

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for a comfortable bed for one-two nights. The owner is very accommodating. We like to take our own pillows. Lovely and quiet when we stayed on a Monday night. The price is very reasonable. Will stay again - next time will be our 3rd stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly face on arrival and the location was great. There was plenty of hot water for a shower. My only dislike was the fact that we only had three days there. If we were in the area again we will stay there again. The restaurant attached is nice and the food was really good and plentiful. The room we stayed in had no microwave which is a real oversight in these days for people on the move.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mank

Liked: Amenities
Barking dog fo 5 hours straight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
noisy, extremely basic for the money, hard to get late check-in, run down property and rooms had no amenities, just lots of beds in a large room

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs a freshen up
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The premises looked okay from outside though the lawns were infested with weeds, The room at first sight seemed okay but on further use I found the bathroom to be very much in need of maintenance No microwave supplied and no wine or spirit glasses provided also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Julian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and run down, the curtain and light fittings were barely hanging on the walls. The doors were difficult to open and close, let alone lock. Outdoor area was dirty and clearly has not been cleaned or maintained for months, we dared not use the pool. There was also alot of animal waste on the grounds. I’m surprised the lawn was even mown. The games room had a pool table , in terrible condition, a ping pong top on the other , with equipment that looks like was picked up by the side of the road. If I was there with my wife & daughters , we wouldn’t have stayed an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lighting in room poor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

PJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Just basic... I won't go there again

Just basic... I know it was cheap, but extremely basic. All very old and out dated. Bad beds and pillows, no kitchenette only a toaster and kettle on one "cupboard", a fridge over there. No lounge and a tiny table. Old bathroom with a shower curtain that was not closing due to a screw in the track. No flyscreens in the window & only letting flys in, so we just kept the aircon on most of the time (a shame as I love the coastal air and it wasn not too hot) The room was huge and totally waste of space Other guests were loud till 10pm and no one fro the hotel told them to quite down
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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