Seaside Garden Retreat
About this motel
Comfortable golf motel near Terrigal Beach This smoke-free motel features a bar/lounge, a conference center, and an outdoor tennis court. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. 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.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
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Reviews
3.5/5.0
Average(70 Reviews)
1.0
As soon as we walked into the room we were greeted with a terrible smell that seemed to be stuck to the rooms inner soul.
When we turned on the bathroom light / fan , the fan was rattling so loud it would keep a hibernating brown bear awake all winter.
Additonaly, there was a huge wet patch on the floor whcih made us keep out shoes on the whole time.
May have only been this room but will definitely never stay there again for the price we paid.
6.0
Property run down but what staff contact there was was friendly. Chinese restaurant next door adequate.
6.0
Needs a freshen up
2.0
Bed bugs everyhwere! Just dirty and old
2.0
The bathroom vanity was falling apart the curtains were falling apart/torn and dirty. Chairs on the balcony were old and not comfortable to sit in. Had to take the inside chairs to use the balcony. The table we had to put a beach towel on as it was so dirty. The whole place needs to be maintained and given a good clean to get up to a satisfactory standard.
8.0
A nice quiet place.
8.0
All good
6.0
Good - room size, some 30 sqm, two double beds (although we ordered one queen, but it looks like all room have at least two beds. Rooms overlooking park area, nice, green and quiet. And the rates are cheap comparing to other properties available it the area (it's about 5-10 min drive to Terrigal, 15 min drive to The Entrance). Separate table and two chairs inside and another set at the balcony. Enough power points around the room (it's often a problem in hotels).
Bad - this property probably fits definition of "run-down". Everything is old, no fly screen, fridge produced more water than cool, shower door replaced with a curtain, bath in poor state (although clean). No batteries were supplied with A/C remote.
6.0
The toilet was dirty, cob webs on the ceiling, lounge and wardrobe were very smelly
1.0
Was preparing myself for a funeral an wasnt expecting what i found on arrival.My room was absulotely putrid.Blood stain on mattress,dirt an dust on everything. Broken cupboards,broken curtains,filthy tiny balcony that had weeds growing thru the floor.
I mentioned to the manager at the time he told me he would not come and look at the room(as he knew ot was disgusting) he suggested i check out another room that was just as putrid.
It was later than usual checkin at roughly 7pm as id driven 8hours that day i was exhausted.I was then told if i didnt like it to go elsewhere and wait 7 to 10 working days for a refund.Due to funeral and time of evening i reluctantly stayed.I was offered a can of coke as a bribe haha.This man then told me that he would contact his cleaners to clean the room if i wanted to stay again.Absulote fool.
I have photos of this disgusting place to proove my words if anyone would like to see them i can be contacted on 0448566047.
Definitely the biggest ripoff dump ive ever stayed in.
1.0
Nothing was upkept, the place was so dirty there was the last peoples hair in the shower. Looked like they had just changed the bedding and not cleaned anything else. Was given 2 half rolls of toilet paper and the matresses very uncomfortable. Air con didn't work either.
5.0
Loved it due to being clean, quiet and being able to have the fur babies with us
2.0
Waited at reception for over 15 minutes to be served at 4.15 pm. Room not ready at 4.30pm - had to wait another 15 minutes . Poor state of facilities - no bed lights, soap
holder in shower broken, fire detector covered up with a plastic bag! , no toilet paper , cupboard door broken . Not recommended .
5.0
Love that they have rooms for pets and the owner was so lovely upon check in
5.0
The room was clean and comfortable. The property had man y amenities i would have liked to use if i had stayed longer!!!
4.0
I liked the friendly face on arrival and the location was great. There was plenty of hot water for a shower. My only dislike was the fact that we only had three days there. If we were in the area again we will stay there again.
The restaurant attached is nice and the food was really good and plentiful.
The room we stayed in had no microwave which is a real oversight in these days for people on the move.
3.0
All ok
2.0
Recommend to visit
Friend staff Raymond was a helpful manager allowed to reschedule
3.0
I rang to ask for early access to room for 1:30pm instead of usual 2:30pm & nothing had been done about it. Though they had said it would be OK. Communication was very poor due to poor English. We were given a room where the cleaner had just started cleaning so that stressed her so she said there were other rooms available. He finally understood what we were asking for & gave us a room, as we needed to unload our car so we could put a wheelchair in it to take my mum out who lives locally. The room we were given had no overhead lights only one bedside light. The bathroom fan was so noisy & in need of repair. The plumbing in shower, hand basin & toilet all need fixing as constantly leaking. There was no toaster, no microwave to be able to fix your own breakfast in the morning. There were no glasses supplied only 3 teacups & a few milk samples, not enough to give yourself cereal. We take our own bowls & cutlery but would be good to have a basic set in a room. Beds were comfortable & generally the room was clean. We had recently stayed at smaller Motels that were $30 cheaper than what we paid here & they had all the amenities & facilities you need in a room for an overnight stay when travelling. So definitely not value for money here. I know the owners are only new but they need to fix up the basics in each room before doing major renovations as it’s often the little details that count.
3.0
You get what you pay for.
2.0
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.
5.0
The dog fencing! You could open the slider doors for your room and let your pet chill outside in a safe area.
3.0
Staffs and Services are good and helpful.
3.0
It needed upkeep but grounds were tidy. Room was clean except for windows, mirrors and sliding doors. Out of 3 beds one was hard as a rock, one you could feel the springs through and one was ok.
3.0
Staffs are friendly and helpful but the amenities need an upgrade.
5.0
Good đź‘Ť
2.0
The front counter staff were rude on check in. The room was not clean the shower walls were disgusting marks/stains on the walls in the sleeping area. No lightbulbs in the main room so only 1 light in the whole room. The pool was milky and dirty. Very loud had other guests waking us up each night at all hours. Basic bedding sheet then a thin doona no cover then another sheet on top not all the pillows had cases on them.
2.0
Room needed repairs like broken vanity,leaking shower head.
The tv was nearly as small as an Ipad.
2.0
noisy, extremely basic for the money, hard to get late check-in, run down property and rooms had no amenities, just lots of beds in a large room
2.0
It was dirty, looked nothing like the pictures, I fell down the lip step going out of the door and hurt my back, the door was so heavy I could hardly push it and it slams shut, it smelt very bad, the cupboard was broken and wouldn’t even open, the owner told us to go to his Chinese restaurant next door and the food was so bad we couldn’t eat it at all and wasted $62 on it then had to drive 20 minutes away to go find other food to eat at 9pm. Traffic was loud all night then people banging on doors and yelling at 4- 5am. Horrible experience.
I never leave bad reviews but that is $160 $62 for bad food and all we got was a dirty smelly room no sleep and loud banging, I slipped and hurt my back on bad step with the heavy door and the gross wasted food. The workers at the restaurant told us the owner owns both the restaurant and the hotel and to leave our restaurant lent forks in the room because the hotel has no plates or cutlery. Do not recommend. Awful experience all around.
1.0
Hotel is extremely run-down. No one at reception on arrival or departure. People trying to check in and no one around. The shower was filthy with mould everywhere. Wear your flip-flops. The toilet was leaking and would barely flush. The kettle was unusable - dirty inside. Bed was very hard and uncomfortable - felt like I was sleeping on concrete. The sliding glass door is very dangerous. It did not stop on opening and I jammed my fingers which was extremely painful. Yes, I cried like a baby. I fear for a child who might get hurt. This property must have been beautiful 20 years ago but requires a lot of renovation. We had just done a 12 day road trip and this was the worst place ever. The pictures are very deceiving. I would NEVER stay here again and certainly do not recommend it to any traveller.
1.0
The whole motel is run down, we arrived a 6pm and the reception was closed. The rooms were dirty and the shower head fell off when trying to take a shower.
Will never stay here again or recommend it to anyone.
4.0
Worth the price
3.0
Big rooms and beds
3.0
Nice
1.0
Dirty! Bedside tables had hair on them, out of the 3 beds, one had been slept in as the bottom sheet was untucked, scrunched up 1/3 of the mattress and the quilt had just been pulled up. Another bed had a blanket at the quilt and had several fluid stains that were very obvious. Bathroom had severe mould and it was clear that the toilet had not been cleaned.
2.0
For the nightly rate I was disappointed, I’ve stayed in pubs more equipped
The room was bare and no soap or even hand was was supplied
There was a wasps nest on the inside curtain yup a wasps nest
The sheets had stains
Severely unimpressed with this place
2.0
For the nightly rate I was disappointed, I’ve stayed in pubs more equipped The room was bare and no soap or even hand was was supplied There was a wasps nest on the inside curtain yup a wasps nest The sheets had stains Severely unimpressed with this place
1.5
A bit run down and room felt grubby.
It's dated which is fine but it could do with more attention to cleaning. Maybe even replacing the stained bedsheets would be cool.
1.5
A bit run down and room felt grubby.It's dated which is fine but it could do with more attention to cleaning. Maybe even replacing the stained bedsheets would be cool.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Wamberal?
The average price for a rental in Wamberal is $487 per night. This rental is $356 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Seaside Garden Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Seaside Garden Retreat. Enjoy the water!
Is Seaside Garden Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Seaside Garden Retreat?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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