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Cardiff Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in the middle of Cardiff's greenery, where attentive staff members ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay

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Cardiff Motor Inn offers a tranquil escape in central Cardiff with a garden sanctuary. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and extended parking. The helpful staff ensures every visitor feels supported throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Standard Double)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area (Deluxe Spa Suite) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area (Deluxe Spa Suite)

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

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Two Bedroom Unit (2BU) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Unit (2BU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Large Two Bedroom Unit (L2BU) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Large Two Bedroom Unit (L2BU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a brick-patterned wall, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a dark sofa with a striped pillow, a small round table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

About the neighborhood

Cardiff, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to Cardiff Motor Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium or Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
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15 Munibung Rd, Cardiff, NSW, 2285

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a large body of water, a small island, and a densely forested area with houses.
    Lake Macquarie
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Extreme Go karts
    7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Speers Point Park
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Blackbutt Reserve
    9 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Station
    12 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Warners at the Bay
    4 min drive
  • Raj's Corner
    4 min drive
  • House
    17 min walk
  • Hungry Jack's
    4 min drive
  • Wests Cardiff
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardiff Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cardiff Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cardiff Motor Inn located?

Located in Cardiff, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, Extreme Go karts, and Twin Creeks Reserve. Warners Bay Private Hospital and Kindyerra Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cardiff Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cardiff Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yavuz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff , big room perfect for family of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa-May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable- staff were lovely- great place for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was close clean rooms etc we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here spa was great will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well-maintained, good size room and lovely bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie-anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff very clean and spacious and close walking distance to clubs MacDonalds and Cardiff shops
Fish ponds
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed was amazing, large room will be my go to when staying in area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good stay at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just walking distance to rsl for a drink and a meal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, convenient location, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, located close to dinner options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly, room was very tidy, great attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant reception quite surprised as its an older motel but tastefully refurbished very clean and tidy. small things that count real toilet paper. recommend for an over night traveller being close to club for a meal and mcdonalds for breakfast.
Stayed 0 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BERNARD

Liked: Amenities
Would stay there again if in the area. Room was well set out & very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean facilities in a central location and reasonably priced. Worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was good value for money, clean, tidy, quiet and well positioned to walk to places for dinner and lunch. Happy to recommend for a stay in Newcastle or Lake Macquarie.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room that was nice and clean, quick and easy check in, well maintained property with easy parking. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was close to the event we were attending so was perfect for our purpose. The room was clean, the staff were friendly and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mikey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room, very clean and comfortable. Close to a lot of shops and restaurants/cafes. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Highly recommended this property if you are planning to visit Cardiff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, friendly and approachable. Room was clean and well maintained. We have nothing bad to say about this Motel. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I brought my 2 children and my parents away for the weekend. The family room was just want we needed, roomy, clean, quiet and comfortable. Was enjoyed by all and we will stay here again if ever in Newcastle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023