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Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5 star property

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

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871 The Entrance Road, Wamberal, NSW, 2260
  • Place, Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Forrester's Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Terrigal Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen

1 Queen

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Queen 1 Single

1 Queen 1 Single

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queens

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Forrester's Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wyrrabalong National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Wamberal Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Terrigal Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Wolf's Pizza & Pasta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lagune Artisan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sal & Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Time Espresso Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bellyfish - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Seaside Garden Retreat

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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 (3.7 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. 32 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 143 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no hot water in our room, the sound from the bathroom fan sounded like a Boeing 747, the toilet seat was broken and our next door neighbour had a sign on their smoke detector "not working". The facilities are not well maintained and the wifi didn't work...so disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly but premises is very run down
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcella Scalercio

Liked: Staff & service
Needs a refurd
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No where to put soap in shower , not enough milk in fridge , no tissues no hairdryer no bed lights . Difficult to lock back door and front door very difficult to open.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sabina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unmaintained, run down, dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locations, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We could take our dog and it was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noel, South West Rocks

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

2/10 Terrible

Fifi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was the most disappointing establishment we have had the misfortune of visiting. The pervasive odor and uncleanliness were overwhelming, and even our dog refused to eat in the room. A cockroach was discovered in my room, and the pillow was extremely uncomfortable and lacked sufficient loft. We experienced severe discomfort, verging on nausea. Despite booking a two-night stay and paid an extra 72$ for our dog, we departed after the first day due to our deteriorating health. The hotel's name suggests a level of luxury, but the reality is far inferior to even the most basic accommodations in developing countries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
*
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rod

Due to the very wet weather it was impossible to get an appreciation of the gardens etc. The room was clean but the overall view of the accommodation was that it was very tired and needed an upgrade. For the price it was a good stay. The Lantern Restaurant however was superb. The service, food and general appearance was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The site needs to be sold and redeveloped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean however noise from other rooms was loud. No blankets although air-conditioning. Taps dripped. In need of decent update to room. Friendly reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Won't be staying again

The place really needs to be looked after better. Run down and starting to fade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Kelvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok for a quick stay

Perfect location for beach “staycation” adventures only 4 minutes away. We stayed one night, I can’t imagine you’d want to stay longer if you wanted more comfort. Definitely an old place with extremely flat pillows & we had a kettle base but no kettle. For a quick stay though, the aircon was cold, the shower was hot with great water pressure. Room clean but dated. Didn’t try the pool because we stayed all day at the beach and ate out hence only looking for a bed over night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025