Squid Ink Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Macquarie
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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Outdoor dining
Lake
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Private kitchenette
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | View from room
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

7.6 out of 10
Guests liked the amenities.
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, NSW, 2280

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk
  • Belmont Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 4 min drive
  • John Hunter Hospital - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Orana Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gunyah Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Squid Ink Motel

Motel located in Belmont
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Squid Ink Motel. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, wedding services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Squid Ink Motel offer perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Microwaves, cots/infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Cot (surcharge)

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • 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 per cent

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Squid Ink Motel Belmont
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Squid Ink Motel Belmont
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Frequently asked questions

Is Squid Ink Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Squid Ink Motel?

As of 23 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Squid Ink Motel on 21 Oct 2024 start from NZ$151.68, 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 Squid Ink Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Squid Ink Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Squid Ink Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 40.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Squid Ink Motel located?

Located in Belmont, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Macquarie, Blacksmiths Beach and Belmont Golf Course. Byrnes Reserve is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Squid Ink Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 383 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 383 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 383 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 383 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 383 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rosina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No servicing of room during our 2 night stay. Had to go to reception on both nights to request coffee sachets. Room was clean and modern and reasonably spacious. Small kitchens was handy but did notice base of microwave was rusted - a bit of a concern
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tonie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The motel was close to where i needed to be. Shower curtain had mould all on the bottom and in showered. The door to the room did not look very secure. Also i was charged double what other family members were who had a larger group. Very loud in the morning with people- kids running upstairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Antonius, Eli Waters

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced based on property condition, broken table, broken toilet seat, lumpy bed, paint peeling on walls, entry door is frayed, cold air under door, mould on bathroom door, nowhere to place items in shower. Property is very tired and rundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Della

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minkyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Top Spot
The view and restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The air conditioner did not work properly and there were no blankets.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok. A bit over priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was quite comfortable but being on the Pacific Highway made the noise levels very high outside the room, Very convenient to dining faciities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really well presented, great views, friendly staff. Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

philip

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Squid's Ink. We stayed in the new section and it was wonderful. The room was small but suited us perfectly. The bathroom was fantastic, the bed comfortable and the room relatively quiet considering we were on the highway. We took our stand up paddle board and went paddle boarding from the back of the motel. It's also an easy walk into Belmont for coffee and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and view by the water. Neat and clean. Beds were a little too hard, wirey and bouncy for comfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Limited parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guys running are great. Good customer service would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hairdryer available, not in a Novotel recently. Very easy and friendly stay. Restaurant well done, good service, lots of seafood.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Bashitha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet

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