About this property

Tea Gardens Motel is a 2-hour drive from Sydney and a 1-hour drive from Newcastle. The property is a 1-hour drive from Nelson Bay, or you can take the ferry from Tea Gardens to Nelson Bay. The Tea Gardens Motel offers a range of accommodations options, all with private, private bathrooms and air conditioning. The motel offers on-site, guest laundry facilities and on-site parking. Guests at the motel can have a swim in the outdoor, saltwater pool or prepare a meal using the barbecue facilities available. Alternatively there is an Asian and Western style restaurant 164 feet from the Motel. Dolphin or whale watching excursions take place at nearby Bennetts Beach. It is also a short walk/drive to the Myall River, Myall Lakes National Park and many of Hunter Valley’s popular wineries.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    Quiet location, lovely layout of motel, actual outside area to sit and relax
  • Pankaj
    Australia Australia
    The room, pool and other amenities were really good. Specially the outdoor kitchen area was great to cook ourselves a bbq.
  • Jim
    Australia Australia
    Located off-street in a quiet corner, so we had a peaceful stay. The price was good, reception was excellent. The room was larger than ave, clean, and fresh. The bed was comfortable. We ate at the adjoining Bowlo; cheap and cheerful...
  • Harry
    United States United States
    Typical older style motel. A bowling club next door that offered tasty lunch and dinner. Very convenient. The river with more food options was nearby.
  • Zhang
    Australia Australia
    Reception staff are friendly, showing us where to see dolphins.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Price and location, room was great. Decent size and back door access to outdoor areas. Very clean in the room.
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Great spa and shower Close to the country club (part of the property) Very clean
  • Pinky
    India India
    Friendly staff, spotless room with spa and necessary electrical gadgets.
  • Mary
    Australia Australia
    location friendly staff. comfortable beds. attached to v good restaurant. quiet spacious
  • Di
    Australia Australia
    Receptionist was friendly and helpful, bed comfortable

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Tea Gardens Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please ensure children are included in your booking or extra charges will apply upon check in