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South House Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table, a headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A round table with a potted plant, a wine glass, a bowl, and a book titled 'The Rock Oyster'.
A modern chair with a cushioned seat and backrest, positioned in front of a round wooden table with a potted plant on top.
A kitchen with a built-in air conditioner, a window above the counter, and a potted plant in the foreground.
A balcony with a white metal railing, a table, and two chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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12 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Merimbula Imlay Historical Society
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Family Suite

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.

King Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Queen and Single with Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a small kitchenette area.

Classic Queen and Single with Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen and Single Ground floor

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a small kitchenette area.

Classic Queen and Single Ground floor

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen Room Ground Floor

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table, a headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Classic Queen Room Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Queen with Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table, a headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Classic Queen with Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King Suite with Pool/Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a balcony with a view.

King Suite with Pool/Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Merimbula

With a stay at South House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Merimbula, a short 7-minute walk from Merimbula Marina and 12 minutes by foot from Merimbula Boardwalk. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Magic Mountain Recreational Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Merimbula Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Merimbula Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Sapphire Merimbula - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fleetwood Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sunny’s Kiosk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Superette - ‬3 min walk

About this property

South House Hotel

South House Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 10 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 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 55-inch Smart televisions with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include minibars and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: AUD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 5:00 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)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 35.00
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Seas Motel
South Seas Motel
South Seas Motel Merimbula
South Seas Merimbula
South Seas Motel Hotel
South Seas Motel Merimbula
South Seas Motel Hotel Merimbula

South House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 418 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was perfect for a couple of nights…friendly staff, nice clean rooms and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shops and restaurants all close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great pool and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wedding weekender. Lovely motel for a couple days and very close to the reception venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff and wonderful central location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this motel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, clean, friendly and close to everything. Newly refurbished to a high standard. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay, very handy location within a short walk to cafes, restaurants & shops. Lovely staff, cute pool bar area with beach bar vibes!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, large clean rooms. Close to restaurants and club, always a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little motel on main road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very comfortable and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcoming staff. Spotlessly clean. Beautiful swimming pool, sun loungers and poolside bar in the afternoon 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, Comfy, great location

Great Motel, friendly staff, just a one night get away, plenty of room, comfy beds, nice balcony looking over the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, room very tidy, bed comfortable good shower friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Good central location. Very friendly, welcoming staff. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable and in a good location to walk to restaurants and shops. We enjoyed the little pool area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THe room was nice and comfortable. Reception staff was pleasant. Good amenties. Have stayed before so knew that it would be of a good standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, no keys required (you elect a PIN code for your room), comfortable, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pool. Rooms decent size
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025