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Karuah Motor Inn

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A brick building with a covered entrance and potted plants.
A covered outdoor area with a row of wooden benches, a brick wall, and a white SUV parked nearby.
A room with a beige sofa, a white table, and a potted plant.
An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered patio.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $118
$107 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Explore the area

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422 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW, 2324
  • Place, Longworth Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Karuah National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Winda Woppa Reserve
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling light.

Deluxe Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, mirror, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a mirror.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted star decoration, and a window.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Karuah

Located in Karuah, Karuah Motor Inn is a 4-minute walk from Longworth Park and a 3-minute drive from Karuah and District Golf Club. .This motel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Hawks Nest Golf Club and 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Myall Park.
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What's nearby

  • Longworth Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Karuah National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Winda Woppa Reserve - 27 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • University of Newcastle - 29 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 45 min drive - 40.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wirragulla Station - 40 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karuah Seafoods and Takeaway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Southern Cross marine culture - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Four One Six Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Jade Court Restaurant - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Karuah Motor Inn

Karuah Motor Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Karuah motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Karuah Motor Inn.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 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 8:30 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Karuah Motor
Karuah Motor Inn
Karuah Motor Inn Port Stephens
Karuah Motor Inn Motel
Karuah Motor Inn Karuah
Karuah Motor Inn Motel Karuah

Karuah Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 505 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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The property was clean, well presented and in a good location close to all local attractions. The staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice big rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great off highway rest in a very clean quiet affordable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel. It clean, quiet and safe. Check-in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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A great little spot to stay with easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Comfortable hotel for overnight stay. We stay there every year. Staff are really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and neat love the 2 double beds. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, clean room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love this town and this hotel. Rooms are always clean and comfortable. Staff are great. Hotel is within walking distance to RSL club and a couple of takeaways. Worth a trip down to the river too. Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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We're regular customers and wouldn't come back if it didn't suit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay close to RSL where the Chinese was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location of the property and the rooms were quite clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure parking, clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Off Street parking is easy and secure - with numbered spaces right outside each motel room. Room cleanliness is outstanding. The staff really do a great job. Amenities are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Check-in was very easy. Manager welcomed me back (I last there in January) and gave me the best room in the motel again. Parking outside the room is easy. A nice quiet room ensured I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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V good AND AFFORDABLE
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very friendly and helpful and cleaned my room daily. Parking was beside my door and the area was very quiet. Highly recommend staying at Karuah Motor Inn. Easy walk to shops and RSL.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The room was clean and the staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location, 4 kms to highway. Quiet and tranquil spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Nice spacious and clean room. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025