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Squid Ink Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

Explore the area

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690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, NSW, 2280
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Triple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Newcastle

At Squid Ink Motel you'll be steps from Lake Macquarie and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Blacksmiths Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Belmont motel you'll find Newcastle Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Belmont Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • University of Newcastle - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 30 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Belmont 16s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good One Coffee & Things - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Baker's Den Bakery Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Guru - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Valentine Take Away - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Squid Ink Motel

Squid Ink Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Squid Ink Motel also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Newcastle motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Squid Ink Motel offers 28 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • 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

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 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • 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

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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Squid Ink Motel Belmont

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Squid Ink Motel?

Squid Ink Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Squid Ink Motel on 24 May 2026 start from AU$151, 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.

Is parking available at Squid Ink Motel?

Yep, Squid Ink Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Squid Ink Motel?

The closest beach to Squid Ink Motel is Newcastle Beach (17.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Squid Ink Motel?

No, Squid Ink Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Squid Ink Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Squid Ink Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Squid Ink Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 483 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gemmabel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Great views and prime location on the highway. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, Staff friendly. Tinta Restaurant had good food in elegant style with perfect lake views, seafood and excellent coffee. Location was perfect at water's edge, where many black swans congregated in the lake. Overall feeling was of peaceful serenity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and great value for money! Basic room but Basic has been done fantastically. Fantastic staff in the Restaurant attached (Mia the standout in the restaurant, Great Bloody Marys).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

South Gippsland Bread

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view. Friendly checkin upgraded thank you. Have stayed previously and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sreejith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay with decent facilities, parking in front and located in a beautiful place.No smart Tv ,if you are after one but they have the normal TV with some streaming channels,Check in was easy and overall good for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in was amazing and hotel staff are lovely. Room was very clean, we stayed for a week. Would have liked the room to be cleaned once during our stay which didn't happen, room was small and the carpet become dirty. The view was amazing from outside our room. The stairs to get to our room were problematic as they were aged, and felt unsafe. Loved the location, very close to local shops where you coukd drive or walk, and the local park. Most days we had swans and ducks visting which was amazing. We will be back again as we both loved our time at Squid Ink
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surroundings were pleasant, room was outdated; fridge did not work. definitely needs an update.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The view from the back of the hotel was great. The parking is limited, best in best dress. The place has had some updates but looks like they haven’t done anymore since doing them last time we stayed there which was over 5 years ago. The steps to get to the back top rooms need fixing, felt unsafe and rusted. The hotel room doesn’t look like it gets clean, old and used shampoo bottles left, dirty dishes .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only downside was power point in bathroom not working View from room spectacular Clean room Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

belinda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad I came to stay here! Lovely, perfectly clean room -a slightly outdated bathroom but with a great hot shower. The rustic seaside charm made me feel instantly at home. I had a waterside room just metres from picturesque Lake Macquarie. The views from the outdoor area (equipped with bbq) were simply breathtaking and teeming with black swans, ducks and pelicans. It is close to shops, public transport and some great restaurants. All the staff were exceptionally helpful especially Kevin, the manager, who went out of his way to make it one of my favourite motel stays of all time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Narelle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic motel, but very clean, comfortable bed, friendly staff and with the view from the room, no need for any extras.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the proprietors could not do enough to ensure our stay was enjoyable _ Kevin is number 1
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lailah

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Room is large and comfortable. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff greet on arrival. Reasonably close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Good place to stay. Was clean. Quiet and parking available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025