Karuah Riverside Motel

Art Deco motel in Karuah with free parking

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November 2025

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December 2025

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Karuah Riverside Motel offers a tranquil retreat in the business district. Relax in the garden, connect with WiFi, or grab a bite at the snack bar. Enjoy the on-site hair salon, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage for practical convenience.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Tomorrow

Nov 6 - Nov 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Select Comfort bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Select Comfort bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Select Comfort bed

Hairdryer

50 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

428 Tarean Rd, Karuah, NSW, 2324

What's nearby

Longworth Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Nelson Bay Golf Club - 55 min drive - 67.4 km
Dutchmans Beach - 55 min drive - 67.0 km
Soldiers Point Marina - 55 min drive - 65.9 km
Anchorage Marina Port Stephens - 56 min drive - 67.0 km

Getting around

Wirragulla Station - 44 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Karuah Seafoods and Takeaway - ‬2 min walk
‪Karuah Pharmacy - ‬2 min walk
‪Karuah Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
‪Food Truck 3 - ‬33 min drive
‪Food Truck 2 - ‬37 min drive

About this property

Karuah Riverside Motel

Motel in the business district

A garden, a hair salon and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Karuah Riverside Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and barbecues
Luggage storage and tour/ticket information

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Hair salon
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

More

1 building
1 floor
Art Deco architecture
Built in 2000
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Karuah Gardens Motel, 353 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW]

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: AUD 50 per vehicle (one way)

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Riverside Karuah

Riverside Motel Karuah

Riverside Motel

Karuah Riverside Motel Motel

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Frequently asked questions

Is Karuah Riverside Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karuah Riverside Motel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karuah Riverside Motel on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$168.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Karuah Riverside Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karuah Riverside Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karuah Riverside Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Karuah Riverside Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AUD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Karuah Riverside Motel located?

Located in the heart of Karuah, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Longworth Park and Karuah Nature Reserve. Gir-um-bit National Park and Karuah and District Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Karuah Riverside Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Tanaya

2 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean, quiet place good for stay and a rest.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deb

25 May 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Recommend Karuah Riverside Motel for an affordable, comfortable stay. The accommodation is walking distance to the River, shopping area, RSL Club. Owner and staff were friendly and very helpful.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

24 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay for a night.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great little motel.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

21 Mar 2024

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

Happy with the stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodora

27 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was nice and close to everything and very impressive considering the cheaper price tag.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

10 Jun 2024

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

Nice spot

Good little motel.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was a good size, clean and well appointed. The Motel is near the local club, and walk to the bay. Checkin easy and fast. Will stay there again!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet and comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

1 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Motel rooms are very clean and service is personalised and friendly. Location within easy walk to RSL club and riverside walk.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ease of access to the property, quiet, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

21 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Happy with service, at least they had rooms available, many motels further north didn’t. Close to eateries, and town centre.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

3 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff are friendly although they operate with a “self-service” reception. On my two most recent stays (December 2024) There was a lot of party noise from locals nearby.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

15 Feb 2023

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

Inexpensive but classy. Clean cheerful modern room. Couldn’t fault it.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Would benefit from providing washing up equipment to wash crockery and cutlery

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Emile

17 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hard mattress and no foxtel available only pay TV like Netflix that you had to pay for.

6/10 Okay

Mark

29 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Expensive for this budget motel not near the river

Clean basic motel but "Riverside", it is not. It's on the old highway a block and a half from the river. I question how this motel gets so many 10 out of 10 reviews. It's a line of half a dozen basic units with cars parked in a row on the driveway on the other side. The bed was king sized but had a very flat uncomfortable mattress. I did expect more for the price!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

14 Sept 2025

Liked: Amenities

Convenient to our needs, clean and comfortable .

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

8 Sept 2025

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

We stay there every year and have always been satified

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

1 Aug 2025

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

Rsl great spot

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

5 Jun 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was supposed to get details of how to access room, nothing, reception not manned , the phone No displayed would not connect. Local PO helped to contact owner otherwise we had no way to access room. Owner said message was sent , he asked me to try the phone No again, surprise surprise it suddenly worked.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025