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Hunter Gateway Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a wooden fence and trees.
A reception area with a reception desk, two striped chairs, a round table with a vase of flowers, and wall-mounted artwork.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a low wall and a building with a flat roof.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a table with a glass of water and a bottle.
A long, straight pathway leading to a row of modern buildings with grey roofs, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $121
$110 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24

Explore the area

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11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW, 2320
  • Place, Winter Art Bazaar
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Maitland Showground
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a wooden fence and trees.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to a garden.

Premium King Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (Pet Friendly)

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower.

Family Room (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Queen Room (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe King Room (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Winter Art Bazaar - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maitland Showground - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 25 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Lake Macquarie - 37 min drive - 31.4 miles

Getting around

  • Telarah Station - 4 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rutherford Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grand Junction Hotel - ‬6 min drive

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast 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)
  • Proposal/romance packages

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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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

Property 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. 503 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms staff friendly and good food nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and easy check in, welcoming to pets and room had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place plenty parking next door too pub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dee-anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel if travelling with a dog. Larhe and clean. Opened onto a grassed area. Food opportunities for meals close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

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

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy and close to most things
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean food places nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking and check in was easy and staff were super helpful with late check in. Room was clean and easy to find. Very accessibility friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Very Clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Rooms are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Yes very happy with the room and staff..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very neat & tidy room we had. The bed was pretty good. I’d stay there again & would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy king bed, spacious room, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The was very clean . The lady at the front desk was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharran

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

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff are courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your receptionist went out of her way to help when I requested a room with rails in the bathroom only the day before we were due to arrive. So very grateful, it made it so much easier for my husband to enjoy his stay. Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mali

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean and well presented room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

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