Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5 star property

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Relax in a serene outdoor space with a patio, lush greenery, and a comfortable seating area for two.
Two single beds with white linens, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a chair.
Relax in a cozy conversational area with two sofas and a glass coffee table.
Relax in a comfortable living area with a sofa and coffee table, and enjoy meal preparation and dining in the compact kitchen.
Relax by the pool surrounded by a well-maintained patio area with lounge chairs.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW, 2320
  • Walka Water Works
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Maitland Showground
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Premium King Spa Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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.

What's nearby

  • Walka Water Works - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Maitland Showground - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 28 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 30 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪D'Artagnan's Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hunter Gateway Motel

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
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 daily.

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 electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • 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 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. 492 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very satisfied with our room. We couldn't fault the staff or the cleanliness, in my view the 2 most important aspects of any accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Cobar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well laid out and clean. Staff co-operative and helpful. Some hassles with my booking but that was an artefact of the Wotif website. I needed to plan around the office being working hours only.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable Bed would be welcomed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sivaranjan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy location clean an tidy quiet would recommend for short stay or long we had 4 nights there happy customer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff that greeted us was very friendly and helpful, and knew the area to find a good meal. was nice to have chips chocolate and water to get out stay off on the right foot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big Room very quiet. Bathroom floor needs work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mediocre stay

The staff was unavailable when we checked in, had to ring emergency number to check in. They gave us the wrong room number, but was corrected on 2nd call. The door was hard to open as the door handle was broken. Mattress is past used by date
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So lovely I have stayed a lot of times there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best thing about the place is it was very clean, TV was an old Samsung plasma with no streaming, no fan in the bathroom made it very steamy. Won’t stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to leave early but enjoyed the time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

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

Holiday

While I enjoyed the booking in process, I had a fall in the bathroom as the floor was left wet, I did report it to Reception. Thoroughly enjoyed the pool. The receptionist was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No toaster facilities Thank you for the water and favourites
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen L

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

Comfy rooms.

The room was very comfy and spacious. The outside could have used a good cleaning and the pool area had no chairs, lounges, or umbrellas. The rooms were much better than anticipated looking at the exterior.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jules

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were very good. But service to rooms not good, as you have to ask for anything to be done
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Tamworth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Clean Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique at all, my first room was so smelly,I had to get a room change, staff were ok but a bit put out to have to find me a new room , and then said, we won’t charge you and extra. I certainly wouldn’t have paid any extra, they should have offered me a discount if anything. The fridge and aircon extremely loud, and mattress had no support at all. My key card to enter the room had to be recharged, as it wouldn’t unlock my door, lucky it was during the day and not after hours , as I would have been totally locked out . Not happy at all
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was really basic accomodation. There were no plates, bowls, cutlery despite there being a microwave. A grotty table outside with no secure outdoor area and facing a concrete wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kylie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were told that if we lost our key we would have to pay $80 to be let into our room. The door handle on our room was very dodgy. It took five time to get into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025