The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior
Family Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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28 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads, NSW, 2483
  • Place, Brunswick Picture House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Torakina Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room (Wheelchair Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Bedroom

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads

An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Brunswick Picture House. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Brunswick Picture House and 7 minutes by foot from Tyagarah Nature Reserve
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Brunswick Heads motel is smoke free.

The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads has a restaurant on site.

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 7:00 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), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

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.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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The Sails Motel Brunswick Heads Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 502 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean with super comfy beds and in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smallest fridge ever!, family of four cramped into a small room. The pool needs maintenance as concrete has fallen away exposing rusty metal. Reception isn't open till 11-11.30am, Pool closes too early and the rooms above the cafe are exposed to noise pollution at any given time of the day. Apart from that staff were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, Rough and Ready

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a brief but great stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, room was clean, grounds clean, handy 15 min walk to the coast, dining options next door and a few more around or main town center is 15 min walk. The pool is not as big as it looks on the photos, it still nice. We didn’t get to use the pool very long during our stay - closed early at 6pm with the public holiday or would have been 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

dhanan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sails Motel in Brunswick Heads is one of those places that quietly does its job without trying to cosplay as a luxury resort. Clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a location that’s annoyingly convenient. You can walk to the river, beach, pubs, and cafés in minutes, which means you barely need the car. The pool area is a nice bonus, and while it’s still a motel at heart, it’s a well-kept one. Overall it’s a solid, reliable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Marjo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Toilet seat to small for toilet and not secured so moved about No water in fridge and no freezer Ants in bathroom Very tight parking ...had to scratch front of car with shrubbery to get out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful refurbished rooms, great pool area with bar. Nice vibe great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness
Room 1 is on top of a bar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
recently renovated- rooms are comfy and clean- comfy beds- quality food/beverage on site and easy walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient for The Brunswick Picture House and some amazing dining options around the property as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Very friendly staff and very easy check-in process The bed was comfortable. Bathroom very clean and spacious. Overall the room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing joint. We stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire

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

10/10 Excellent

MR R E

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibe, great location and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely. Reception were very helpful. Handy having a restaurant. Thanks Sails ⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stop on a road trip Pacific Highway

Stop 1 night on a road trip . Accessible motel room with spacious bathroom. Walking distance from beach where you can watch amazing sunrise and whales (in season) the Italian restaurant next door was delirious (pizza dough was the best ever and the tiramisu . ) also excellent drinks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

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

Perfect Brunswick heads

Retro Hotel modernise with clean new bathrooms and bedrooms. There is a pool and a reception bar as well and right next door to an excellent pizza and tapas wine bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had modern decor and comfortable bed. Bathroom was very clean and tidy. Staff were friendly. Pizzeria - wine bar at front of motel was excellent. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025