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Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Twin Room
Family Room | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW, 2320
  • Place, Winter Art Bazaar
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium King Spa Suite

Premium King Spa Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Family Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Maitland

With a stay at Hunter Gateway Motel in Maitland, you'll be 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Hunter Valley Gardens. .This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Winter Art Bazaar and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Aerohunter.
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What's nearby

  • Winter Art Bazaar - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 25 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 40 min drive - 47.1 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 42 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Telarah Station - 4 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oporto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dartagnan's Café - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bliss Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hunter Gateway Motel

Hunter Gateway Motel offers 63 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Maitland motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 63 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in before 2 PM and after 10 PM can be arranged on request at the time of booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Maitland Mercure
Mercure Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Bradford Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Rutherford
Mercure Maitland Rutherford
Hunter Gateway
Best Western Plus Hunter Gateway
Best Western Hunter Gateway
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel Rutherford

Hunter Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Janelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was claimed that I had a booking with this establishment through Expedia, when I declared that I did not confirm such a reservation, nor did I receive or I acknowledge any confirmation sent to me within 3 months of the stay. The property did call me to see where I was on the night of question and I notified them of this error, yet they still proceeded to charge my card with no contact to myself. My credit card was charged and now I am having a very hard time trying to recover the funds for my supposed reservation that never happened. I have reached out to Expedia several time with no response, hence I thought I would try the hotel directly. I appreciate any response.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, has been modernised since last staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed the king bed was 2 singles joined together. My partner and I kept getting stuck in the middle as it would dip where it joins. Needs to be a screen on the glass sliding door, and the desk in the room was chipped all over with marks. Not what i would expect for a premium king room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in, clean rooms. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Noisy fridge. I should have brought ear plugs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, may need renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Thanh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel was perfectly located with various facilities around within walking distance of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend staying here and will happily return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, quiet over night. Very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs J

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room , easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The mattress was horrible, it sagged heaps. The shower head needed fixing as the water wasnt coming out right. Otherwise, the rooms were clean and had no smell.. the air-conditioning worked and the towels were clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The entry door handle was broken, took me a while to figure out how to get in!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay, once again Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

João Paulo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and a fair size. Good bathroom. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely. Would like the grass outside to be mown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and comfortable with easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

graham

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

Work

Large quiet room , great water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was not cleaned in 3 days i was their
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025