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Hillcrest Merimbula

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Beach nearby, white sand
Exhale Deluxe | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, iron/ironing board
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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95-97 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Beach Recreation Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Merimbula Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

Merimbula Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Sunrise Superior Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

Sunrise Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exhale Deluxe | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, iron/ironing board

Exhale Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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The Crest Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Merimbula

When you stay at Hillcrest Merimbula in Merimbula, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Merimbula Boardwalk and Merimbula Imlay Historical Society. .This beach motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Merimbula Marina and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Magic Mountain Recreational Park.
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What's nearby

  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Merimbula Marina - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Spencer Park Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunny’s Kiosk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cranky Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yummy Thai - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Merimbula Lakeview Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hillcrest Merimbula

Beach location and outdoor pool
Hillcrest Merimbula offers 30 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. This Merimbula motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and minibars. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring microwaves and minibars. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Onsite venue - café.
Honesty Bar - Onsite café. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 18 for adults and AUD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Honesty Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 65 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; 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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 18 for adults and AUD 14 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 65 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hillcrest Motor Inn
Hillcrest Motor Inn Merimbula
Hillcrest Motor Merimbula
Hillcrest Motor Inn
Hillcrest Merimbula Motel
Hillcrest Merimbula Merimbula
Hillcrest Merimbula Motel Merimbula

Hillcrest Merimbula Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 375 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with our stay. Room was lean and fresh. We upgraded our room to get parking outside it as I have limited ability for stairs. Staff member was happy to help us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are divine. Styled beautifully and clean. Staff were amazingly helpful too. And the view *chefs kiss*
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and views were beautiful. Sraff informative and kind. Beautiful hotel. The price is great and the views soeak for themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

Sweet little spot!

I loved this sweet little hotel! Wish we could have stayed longer. And had better weather!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

8/10 Good

Saakshi

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensational view: treat yourself to the sunrise from your balcony! The room was comfortable and tastefully renovated, though I would have liked a microwave oven and more space in the bathroom for makeup etc. Poor signage and lighting makes the driveway entrance hard to see when arriving at night. The motel is outside the town centre and there is no safe walkway or nearby restaurants etc. However, the staff is very helpful and keen to make you feel welcome. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Cute midcentury aesthetic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Emma the staff member was really cool. You should have more staff like that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, friendly vibe and amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property, decorated in keeping with its era, which is a testament to the management and owners for its design and maintenance. The room was divine, with high quality linen, comfort of the bed and chaise, and the view is unsurpassed. I would highly recommend this motel as the best place to stay in Merimbula. Thankyou Hillcrest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy Rose

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Really lovely staff, wish my room was warm & dark!

Good points: - Staff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. - The bed was comfortable and sheets were clean. - Shower was hot with good pressure. Bad points: - Curtains did little to block out the 24/7 outdoor lighting directly outside the room window. It was like trying to sleep with a night light on in the room. - No climate control. The heater was turned off and the control panel locked under a cover so I was unable to turn it on. - One of the windows was jammed open so it was cold especially given the above point.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, friendly staff, loved the tennis court.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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

Nice spot

Clean, comfortable, very modern and surprisingly quiet. Staff were incredible and it was a very pleasant interaction. I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from this property are amazing, an incredible way to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated retro motel which greets you with amazing views across Merimbula as you walk through your front door and through to your balcony. The most amazing comfortable bed I've ever slept in, loved that cloud topper! Room decor was stunning. Lovely reception staff. You will need to drive into Merimbula for dining and food. A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodation was quite good for the age of the property. It had a pool, tennis courts, laundry and free parking.Grounds were well kept and even had native wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nicely renovated 70's Motel.. Excellent room. Nice staff.. Great view from room. Tennis court. Swimming pool. No restaurant but we struck a special Pizza night in former restaurant..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Ted

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only comment was the shower height
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025