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Karuah Gardens Motel

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Deluxe Queen Room | Living area
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

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353 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW, 2324
  • Place, Longworth Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Karuah National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, John Hunter Hospital
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room | Living area

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Karuah

At Karuah Gardens Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Longworth Park and 1.7 km (1 mi) from Medowie Nature Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include express check-out. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Karuah hotel include Karuah and District Golf Club and Medowie State Conservation Area.

What's nearby

  • Longworth Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Karuah National Park - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Newcastle - 45 min drive - 62.8 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 51 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 51 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • Wirragulla Station - 42 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karuah Seafoods and Takeaway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jade Court Chinese - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Karuah Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bridgeview Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Karuah Gardens Motel

As a guest of Karuah Gardens Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Karuah hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Karuah Gardens Motel offers 11 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Microwaves and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gardens Motel
Karuah Gardens
Gardens
Karuah Motor Inn Port Stephens
Karuah Gardens Motel Hotel
Karuah Gardens Motel Karuah
Karuah Gardens Motel Hotel Karuah

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Karuah Gardens Motel?

Yep, Karuah Gardens Motel has a free self car park.

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

As of 4 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karuah Gardens Motel on 5 Mar 2026 start from 156.00, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Karuah Gardens Motel?

The closest beach to Karuah Gardens Motel is Dutchmans Beach (18 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karuah Gardens Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Karuah Gardens Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Karuah Gardens Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Karuah Gardens Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet room. Excellent shower. Generous bedding. Toaster, kettle, crockery for easy, early breakfast. Perfect as an overnight stop on a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

2/10 Terrible

Rosanne

We checked in using the keypad but almost immediately decided to leave as the we found the other guests very intimidating making us feel quite unsafe .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wade

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very nice place to stay. It was clean and comfortable. Shower was awesome Instant hot water. Although the hand basin was a tad on the small side. But again overall the bathroom was clean We stayed there for 2 nights, which would be enough as the kitchen facilities is basic with a small fridge. Karuah is a wonderful place to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet spacious room comfortable bed and lovely hot shower. Well placed off the road for a good stopover travelling north or south on the Pacific highway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy and Dave

This place is beautiful! A great option, I love it heading north when looking for a rest stop, as you can miss the morning rush through heatherbrae and continue your drive fresh the next day!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishanthi

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately presented, clean. Attention to detail was just amazing. Would definitely recommend & stay there again. Your efforts were noted!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Motel was a confortable nostalic stay. I particular liked the small tables and chairs outside the rooms. The resting àrea and room for kids to enjoy theirselves was a pleasure. Thank you Karuah Gardens Motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy and Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just excellent!! Will be back, parking for large vehicles outside at front, and the room is just beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This is a regular stop for us … this facility is great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wolfgang

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet little town on the river, convenient location for a night or 2 when driving up or down the coast. Room was basic & renovated, very clean & bed was very comfortable- a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean, comfortable and convenient

A great overnight stopover with.convenient access to the freeway. Close to a great pizza place and the RSL. The river is close by too. Rooms were clean and comfortable and check in was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean. Quiet. Bathroom small and dated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel. Simple style, very confortable, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice locarion
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Seaforth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional price and service. Only downside was the curtains that don't block out the verandah lights all night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit old, but roomy, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was just what we needed at that time of our journey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean. Comfortable beds. Great communication by the hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024