Sapphire Waters Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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32 - 34 Merimbula Dve, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Mountain Recreational Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pambula Merimbula Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Poolside Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Queen Private Balcony Suite (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Private Balcony Suite (Upstairs)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Queen Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Merimbula

In the heart of Merimbula, Sapphire Waters Motor Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Main Beach Recreation Reserve. .This motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pambula Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Pambula Merimbula Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Pambula Merimbula Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Pambula Beach - 15 min drive - 6.2 km

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 with free parking, near Main Beach Recreation Reserve
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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

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

Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 285 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

Marina

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

8/10 Good

Douglas

Nice, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Richard, Jindabyne

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

Diana

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

6/10 Okay

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Noella

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front-of-house staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kipling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Assistance to / from the airport would be much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

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

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

Central

Comfortable, clean, easy walk to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and didn’t need the car. Walked everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views of the ocean were still available from the ground floor
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Nicholls

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No negatives. Really enjoyed or staff. Very helpful friendly staff particularly Rachael
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room layout is nicely designed to maximize the view. The bathroom is clean and modern. Close to shops, yet very quiet . Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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