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Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Point of interest
Property entrance

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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871 The Entrance Road, Wamberal, NSW, 2260
  • Place, Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wamberal Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Terrigal Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1 Queen

  • Garden view
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Queen 1 Single | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1 Queen 1 Single

  • Garden view
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2 Queens

  • Garden view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior
The Clan Terrigal
Wamberal
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 490 reviews
$120 nightly
The price is $132
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
The Clan Terrigal

About the neighborhood

Wamberal

Located in Wamberal, Seaside Garden Retreat is a 3-minute drive from Terrigal Beach and 9 minutes from Erina Fair. .This golf motel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Gosford Hospital and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Central Coast Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forrester's Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wyrrabalong National Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Wamberal Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Terrigal Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 18 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Wolf's Pizza & Pasta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bellyfish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Darrons Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Terrigal Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Seaside Garden Retreat

Seaside Garden Retreat offers 43 accommodations. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Pacific Garden Hotel Wamberal
Apollo Wamberal
Pacific Garden Wamberal
Pacific Garden Hotel
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel
Seaside Garden Retreat Wamberal
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel Wamberal

Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 143 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locations, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay central to everything on the central coast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay, very comfortable, warm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karamvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location & good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We could take our dog and it was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay,clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay Was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that they have rooms for pets and the owner was so lovely upon check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly but premises is very run down
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The goldfish were amazing ! The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy, room was quiet and clean but looking quite tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solomon was amazing to deal with Property is nice and in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Staff & service
Such a comfortable room overlooking beautiful gardens. Felt so rejuvenated after the one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it due to being clean, quiet and being able to have the fur babies with us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dale

The property looks dated whilst clean and easy to navigate around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marcella Scalercio

Liked: Staff & service
Needs a refurd
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property that is being progressively restored and improved. We have stayed multiple times, and it gets better every time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Awhina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very accommodating with our schedule being unsure of due to a tournament we were attending. Stayed with a group. Kids really enjoyed the facility. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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4/10 Poor

Sabina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unmaintained, run down, dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sascha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a good location and handy for people travelling with pets. However it’s an old hotel in dire need of maintenance and updating, not a place you’d stay for longer than two nights. We did enjoy the pool on a hot weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The site needs to be sold and redeveloped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025