Travelers enjoy the soothing ocean soundtrack while sipping coffee at the nearby cafe, with convenient sun loungers making this charming spot perfect for unwinding.
El Motor Inn offers an upscale oceanfront experience with practical amenities. Enjoy a garden setting, outdoor pool, reliable WiFi, and dry cleaning service. Guests appreciate the staff's helpful approach that makes a real difference.
Located in Port Macquarie, El Motor Inn is in the city center and on a river. Roto House and Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park and Macquarie Nature Reserve. Glasshouse Cultural Centre and Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Port Macquarie travel guide
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at El Motor Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this motel include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and meeting rooms
Luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms offer comforts such as free international calls and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators
24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 30 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
El Cafe
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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2 buildings
3 floors
Art Deco architecture
Built in 1968
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch HDTV
iPod dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Microwave on request
Minibar
Refrigerator
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free international calls
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Iron/ironing board
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
In-room microwave fee: AUD 10 per night
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per stay
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 20562247396
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Does El Motor Inn have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at El Motor Inn?
As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Motor Inn on 2026/3/22 start from NT$4,191, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is El 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 El Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.
What time is check-out at El Motor Inn?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20 (subject to availability).
Does El Motor Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.
Where is El Motor Inn located?
Located in the heart of Port Macquarie, this motel is steps from Port Macquarie Museum, Glasshouse Cultural Centre, and Port Macquarie Courthouse. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed and St Thomas Anglican Church are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
El Motor Inn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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This was the cutest little motel. Very clean. We had the family suite and exclusive access to a nice patio. I wish we had stayed longer. The location is perfection/right on the coastal walk with a fun little breakfast shack just outside. Restaurants all around and grocery/target across the street.
Very comfortable overnight stay. Room was smallish but served its purpose for our needs for the night, everything was clean and comfortable. A number of eating places of various types in close walking distance.