Seaside Garden Retreat

3.5 star property

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Courtyard
Point of interest
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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

Room options

1 Queen 2 Single

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Queens

  • 29.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Queen with Spa

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Pet Friendly Room With Two Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Queen

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen 3 Single

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

1 Queen 1 Single

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Seaside Garden Retreat

Motel with free parking, near Terrigal Beach
This smoke-free motel features a bar/lounge, a conference center, and an outdoor tennis court. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Seaside Garden Retreat offers 43 accommodations. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Seaside Garden Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a conference center and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, basketball, and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Terrigal Beach and 9 minutes from Erina Fair
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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/game 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.

Guests can enjoy English breakfast for a fee.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Seaside Garden Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 116 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
I loved having a yard for my dog, very convenient and the reason I chose this property. The pool was well maintained and I enjoyed having it. Unfortunately the property has been allowed to slowly fall into disrepair. It would have been awesome in its heyday, there were now overgrown veggie gardens, coy pond still has fish but was lacking water and needed a good clean. The aircon in my room dripped water inside directly above one of the few power points. No coffee machine or available breakfast that was advertised and very minimal teabags etc. I assume the dog friendly rooms are probably the least maintained as the place was quite full. I did enjoy my stay despite this.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

It was ok.
Hotel a little tired, moldy curtain in the room, no fly screen on the sliding door to the balcony. Old musty smell in the room. However, the stay was pleasant enough the spa bath was ok, worked and was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was dirty and dusty. Using shower caused floor waste to flood bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was easy, room was quiet and clean but looking quite tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Such a comfortable room overlooking beautiful gardens. Felt so rejuvenated after the one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls dirty, door had rust all the way down to the floor from the door opener on top of door. The bathroom power plug unsafe, hairdryer plug fellout of the wall, dangerous. Was left 2 inches of toilet paper on roll. Carpet was dirty in corners. Soap holder in shower was broken. Drain was dirty. No microwave in room & comon microwave was fifthly. No tea towel or soap to was cups. Coffee cups were in fridge. Fridge leaked & was noisy. The power plug next to single bed was impossible to turn on. Had to move bedside tables from under headboard to get a plug to charge ph. Cupboard in entryway was left open due to very had to close.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dale

The property looks dated whilst clean and easy to navigate around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Afsaneh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaine

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

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most disgusting place on earth. Do NOT stay here. My bed was held together by a protruding screwdriver. NO SMOKE ALARM. DRUG pipes in a cupboard - one smashed to pieces, Bathroom fan was falling from ceiling, one lock on the filthy door. Filth on the floors and counter/table tops, opened sachets of coffee provided with newer ones, the gardens unkempt even a rusty chair in with the fish pond, VERY noisy, no customer service, Dirty bbq provided but nothing to cook with and no plates/cutlery so no point cooking - seriously a disgrace and I'll be reporting higher when I get home. It should not be allowed to be open. A bus load of kids and noisy women arrived and it took forever for them to be roomed - they hung around outside my room and I couldn't hear myself think. Not organised, no welcome. FERAL.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It definitely needs an update it’s so gross
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Norie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Clinton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
1. The tv remote didn't work properly, 2. The mattress was old & uncomfortable 3. Get new balls & pool cues. 4. Couldn't get the pool spa working. Could be amazing place with lots to do but need to make sure each thing there is working properly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The premises looked okay from outside though the lawns were infested with weeds, The room at first sight seemed okay but on further use I found the bathroom to be very much in need of maintenance No microwave supplied and no wine or spirit glasses provided also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but unfortunately the bedsheets on one of the beds had insects in them which bit me throughout the night. There was also no bin in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay central to everything on the central coast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay, very comfortable, warm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We received an upgrade to a top floor balcony room. The room was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024