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Squid Ink Motel

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio with a view of a body of water, surrounded by palm trees and a pergola.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large window with blinds, a wooden paddle on the wall, and a blue stool.
A building with a sign reading "SQUID'S INK" and an entrance sign.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble island, and a built-in washing machine.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $75
$68 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Explore the area

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690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, NSW, 2280
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a remote control, and a book.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a pillow, and a painting of a sunset over rocks.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a view of the sea.

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS WITH KITCHENETTE

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle

With a stay at Squid Ink Motel in Newcastle (Belmont), you'll be steps from Lake Macquarie and 11 minutes by foot from Belmont Lagoon. .This motel is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Newcastle Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Belmont Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Belmont Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belmont Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Newcastle Beach - 30 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jewells Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Belmont 16s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Amazing Noodle - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Squid Ink Motel

Squid Ink Motel offers 28 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include wedding services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Squid Ink Motel Belmont

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Squid Ink Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 497 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Gemmabel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

lakeview nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Great views and prime location on the highway. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenn

Well located and ideal for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic motel, but very clean, comfortable bed, friendly staff and with the view from the room, no need for any extras.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here many times and is always a lovely stop over
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

South Gippsland Bread

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view. Friendly checkin upgraded thank you. Have stayed previously and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location for enjoying the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sreejith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay with decent facilities, parking in front and located in a beautiful place.No smart Tv ,if you are after one but they have the normal TV with some streaming channels,Check in was easy and overall good for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and great value for money! Basic room but Basic has been done fantastically. Fantastic staff in the Restaurant attached (Mia the standout in the restaurant, Great Bloody Marys).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

RORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ac works Not a lot of parking if you go out for dinner and come back to full Carpark
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, Staff friendly. Tinta Restaurant had good food in elegant style with perfect lake views, seafood and excellent coffee. Location was perfect at water's edge, where many black swans congregated in the lake. Overall feeling was of peaceful serenity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lailah

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is amazing, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steph

We only stayed one night as only passing through, was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Room is large and comfortable. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Amenities
Good place to stay. Was clean. Quiet and parking available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake behind was beautiful. Great captains club meals just down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy place with very pleasant staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only downside was power point in bathroom not working View from room spectacular Clean room Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff greet on arrival. Reasonably close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025