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4.4 out of 5

"Good value for money " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 15 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

At Hunter Gateway Motel, you'll be 24.4 km (15.2 mi) from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and 27.3 km (17 mi) from Hunter Valley Gardens. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and furnished patios.

This smoke-free motel offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden, and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

With a stay at this 3.5-star Rutherford motel, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Winter Art Bazaar and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Aerohunter.

Deluxe Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$102* Per night/room 9 May - 10 May

Deluxe King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium King Spa Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hunter Gateway Motel ratings based on 470 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hunter Gateway Motel

Everyone (249) Couples (121) Business (1) Family (70)
4 out of 5
Good value for money

Posted by on 15 Apr. 2024

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5
Comfortable place

Posted by on 5 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5
Clean room, property has lots of options for takeaway food and right next door to the Bradford Hotel. Swimming pool was a bonus.

Posted by on 17 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Great value . Comfortable and quiet

Posted by on 1 Mar. 2024

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2 out of 5
Beds were terrible. Couldn’t use the pool. Tv didn’t have reception

Posted by on 22 Feb. 2024

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3 out of 5
Very expensive. We paid $400 a night! It was an average motel! City prices, we won’t do that again.

Posted by on 21 Feb. 2024

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4 out of 5
Found dead insects/ cockroaches in the room.

Posted by on 16 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5
Property was lovely, clean and tidy. Loved having the Bradford Hotel next door to go for great meals. Very happy with everything.

Posted by on 8 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5
Very clean & tidy. Snacks a nice addition

Posted by on 30 Dec. 2023

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Property Features

As a guest of Hunter Gateway Motel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Hunter Gateway Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available. This 3.5-star Maitland motel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Telarah Station (3.2 km / 2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hunter Gateway Motel offers 63 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Maitland motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private patio (furnished)
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in before 2 PM and after 10 PM can be arranged on request at the time of booking.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Maitland Mercure
  • Mercure Hotel Maitland
  • Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
  • Bradford Hotel Maitland
  • Hunter Gateway Rutherford
  • Mercure Maitland Rutherford
  • Hunter Gateway
  • Best Western Plus Hunter Gateway
  • Best Western Hunter Gateway
  • Hunter Gateway Motel Motel
  • Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
  • Hunter Gateway Motel Motel Rutherford

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.