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Sapphire Waters Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Main Beach Recreation Reserve

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Beach
Queen Private Balcony Suite (Ground Floor) | Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn is near Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Pambula Merimbula Golf Club. Guests love the peaceful garden, seasonal outdoor pool, and amenities like laundry facilities. The motel offers in-room WiFi and gets positive reviews for its strategic location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Poolside Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Private Balcony Suite (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Queen Private Balcony Suite (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Queen Private Balcony Suite (Upstairs)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Queen Spa Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Merimbula, Sapphire Waters Motor Inn is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. While the natural beauty of Main Beach Recreation Reserve and Pambula Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Pambula Merimbula Golf Club. Don't miss out on a visit to Magic Mountain Recreational Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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32 - 34 Merimbula Dve, Merimbula, NSW, 2548

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 6 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Pambula Merimbula Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Pambula Beach - 15 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Club Sapphire Merimbula - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tura Beach Country Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Alice - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sapphire Waters Motor Inn

Motel near Main Beach Recreation Reserve
Located close to Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Pambula Merimbula Golf Club, Sapphire Waters Motor Inn provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Sapphire Waters Motor Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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, 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 cash
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
The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to March 31
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Sapphire Motor Inn
Sapphire Waters Motor
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Motel
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Motel Merimbula

Frequently asked questions

Does Sapphire Waters Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Sapphire Waters Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sapphire Waters Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Waters Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sapphire Waters Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Sapphire Waters Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Merimbula, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Beach Recreation Reserve and Magic Mountain Recreational Park. Pambula Beach and Pambula Merimbula Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 284 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable good shiwer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We a comfortable overnight stay en route to Victoria.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a wonderful place to stay lovely and clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Close to the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious suite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

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

Great Accommodation

Really happy with the accommodation. Plenty of room. Well laid out with tv in a living room. This was separated from the bedroom by a kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Microwave in kitchenette. Very clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and convenient to town centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Nice, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the ground floor apartments. Four separate areas. Great living room with big TV. Very comfy bed. Easy room side parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Noella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in/out and accessibility to motel and local hot spots. Great space in rooms. Basic amenities available making it easy to stop, revive and head back out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Friendly staff, convenient facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overnighter in Merimbula with a lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room, nice bathroom great service 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phan

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

A Comfortable, Spacious Spa Room

The room was spacious, comfortable and cleaned despite not having a view. Overall, our stay was comfortable and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was a bit dated but clean and the bed was very comfortable. Staff were lovely, helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Easy check-in, comfortable room and great location to walk into the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good size rooms,new bathroom. Furniture a little outdated but overall a good suite and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

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

Clean and comfortable.

Nice clean comfortable room, helpful staff, what more do you need?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to shops easy to walk to and short trip up the road to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road trip

Great position with a view. Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to local shops and good parking to cover the apartment's.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lake views from the balcony. Spacious rooms, everything you need for a few days stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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