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Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Terrigal Beach

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Courtyard
Front of property
Property entrance
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May

Explore the area

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871 The Entrance Road, Wamberal, NSW, 2260
  • Terrigal Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Erina Fair
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Copacabana Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

About the area

Wamberal

At Seaside Garden Retreat, you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Terrigal Beach and 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from Erina Fair. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .Enjoy the outdoor tennis court and seasonal outdoor swimming pool as well as access to basketball and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Wamberal motel include Westfield Tuggerah and Central Coast Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Terrigal Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wamberal Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Skillion - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Erina Fair - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 20 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Tuggerah Station - 18 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bateau Bay Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Terrigal Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Darrons Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Seaside Garden Retreat

Motel with free parking, near Terrigal Beach
Seaside Garden Retreat offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Seaside Garden Retreat. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Wamberal motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Seaside Garden Retreat offers 43 accommodations. This accommodation is furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: AUD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately AUD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pacific Garden Hotel Wamberal
Apollo Wamberal
Pacific Garden Wamberal
Pacific Garden Hotel
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel
Seaside Garden Retreat Wamberal
Seaside Garden Retreat Motel Wamberal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Seaside Garden Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaside Garden Retreat?

As of 19 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside Garden Retreat on 20 May 2025 start from AU$114.36, 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 Seaside Garden Retreat?

Yep, Seaside Garden Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Seaside Garden Retreat?

The closest beach to Seaside Garden Retreat is Terrigal Beach (1.1 km).

Does Seaside Garden Retreat have a pool?

Seaside Garden Retreat has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Seaside Garden Retreat serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is available at Seaside Garden Retreat.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Seaside Garden Retreat?

No, Seaside Garden Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Seaside Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Seaside Garden Retreat?

There is a golf course next to Seaside Garden Retreat.

Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 129 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Number of faults in room. Crack in basin. Bedside light didn't work. sliding doors on cupboard stuck. No cover on batteries TV remote.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toilet seat did not fit and cover was cracked Tap fittings were lose and unsafe Many fittings did not exist Shower fan was noisy and hardly functioned No shelf to place soap Light fittings/switches missing No signs identifying motel site. Walking across wet lawn to get to stairs to access room. Sliding door to deck was difficult to shut and lock Front door marked Complex was relatively dark, safety & security an issue. Question the availability of food menu Switches were inadequate and confused as to what each switch was working each outlet Smell of aging complex No water glasses Early check out : front door open but no body at reception. Left key in “express check out” cupboard Doona needed clean or replacement We would never stay there again, or recommend to others. Fee for quality of service advertised was almost misleading. Rsy R Smith
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Julian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old and run down, the curtain and light fittings were barely hanging on the walls. The doors were difficult to open and close, let alone lock. Outdoor area was dirty and clearly has not been cleaned or maintained for months, we dared not use the pool. There was also alot of animal waste on the grounds. I’m surprised the lawn was even mown. The games room had a pool table , in terrible condition, a ping pong top on the other , with equipment that looks like was picked up by the side of the road. If I was there with my wife & daughters , we wouldn’t have stayed an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathleen

It need a really good tidy up it's been a bit neglected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roweena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean except the shower no reception and didn't know how to get key just lucky another visitor told us to try the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solomon was amazing to deal with Property is nice and in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paulo

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitality the worst.

There was no one in attendance during the hours they promised reception to be open. I had to look long and hard for a phone number to raise someone. When I did, the phone message said no one is in attendance and a message could not be left. That is the worst feeling I have ever had in arriving to a place. Other aspects are: crack in the bathroom basin; no soap-holder in the shower; toilet lid cracked; bathroom fan too noisy; no Queen bed as booked, instead a double; sliding door to balcony difficult when attempting to slide; no box of tissues; roof structure above the balcony had its roof missing; only one bedside table light; some furniture missing creating a big 'hole' in the room; lighting was awful. The whole thing was substandard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The goldfish were amazing ! The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Hugo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough security cameras, not enough control, the quality of people were very disrespectful, they were ding dong ditching all hours of the night, people were very noisy didnt do anything about it. False publicity interms of the entertainment areas, the pool table was a joke, all cue sticks had no tips the pool table was MDF and not stone. The swimming pool water was dirty and nobody did anything about it, my son got a rash after swimming in the pool water, our room television didnt work, my refridgerator was leaking and had terrible temperature control. In conclusion I would never recomend to anybody about staying the night a Seaside garden retreat Wamberal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay,clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Room was very spacious but location of property not close to beaches or shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay Was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jimmy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Chloe

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated. Curtains randomly hanging on whatever hooks are not broken. Dogs barking all night from people walking up and down all night. Pillows were so thin they could barely be called pillows. Cockroaches in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

PJ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Just basic... I won't go there again

Just basic... I know it was cheap, but extremely basic. All very old and out dated. Bad beds and pillows, no kitchenette only a toaster and kettle on one "cupboard", a fridge over there. No lounge and a tiny table. Old bathroom with a shower curtain that was not closing due to a screw in the track. No flyscreens in the window & only letting flys in, so we just kept the aircon on most of the time (a shame as I love the coastal air and it wasn not too hot) The room was huge and totally waste of space Other guests were loud till 10pm and no one fro the hotel told them to quite down
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sascha

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a good location and handy for people travelling with pets. However it’s an old hotel in dire need of maintenance and updating, not a place you’d stay for longer than two nights. We did enjoy the pool on a hot weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is looking very tired and dated and needs renovating. However, our stay there was pleasant. The room was large,clean and very comfortable and the staff are good.The grounds around the motel buildings are very nice and spacious and include large grassed areas and a tennis court.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
overall the place is lovely - very light and airy and clean. the one thing that let us down was the scum around the taps in bathroom sink and the scum around the sink - the rest was clean however didn't finish the job. As a result I ended up cleaning it myself with tissue and a spoon the clean the edges. Was so simple to clean and if I had cleaning fluid would have taken seconds - lazy cleaning. Didn't end up staying the night and left early
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024