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Hunter Gateway Motel

3.5 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a wooden fence and trees.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a low wall and a building with a flat roof.
Family Room | Terrace/patio
A reception area with a reception desk, two striped chairs, a round table with a vase of flowers, and wall-mounted artwork.
A long, straight pathway leading to a row of modern buildings with grey roofs, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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11 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW, 2320
  • Place, Winter Art Bazaar
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Maitland Showground
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a wooden fence and trees.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to a garden.

Premium King Spa Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room (Pet Friendly)

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower.

Family Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Deluxe Queen Room (Pet Friendly)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe King Room (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hunter Gateway Motel

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hunter Gateway Motel offers 63 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Maitland motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hunter Gateway Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Winter Art Bazaar. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Hunter Valley Gardens
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hunter Gateway Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hunter Gateway Motel also features laundry facilities and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Maitland motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in before 2 PM and after 10 PM can be arranged on request at the time of booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

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 to-go breakfast: approximately AUD 16 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Maitland Mercure
Mercure Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Bradford Hotel Maitland
Hunter Gateway Rutherford
Mercure Maitland Rutherford
Hunter Gateway
Best Western Plus Hunter Gateway
Best Western Hunter Gateway
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel
Hunter Gateway Motel Rutherford
Hunter Gateway Motel Motel Rutherford

Hunter Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms staff friendly and good food nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and easy check in, welcoming to pets and room had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place plenty parking next door too pub
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy and close to most things
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean food places nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Very Clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in, clean rooms. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Rooms are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very neat & tidy room we had. The bed was pretty good. I’d stay there again & would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Yes very happy with the room and staff..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy king bed, spacious room, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The was very clean . The lady at the front desk was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff are courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, easy check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean and well presented room. Staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay, once again Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend staying here and will happily return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here because I had a wedding at the Hunter. They were kind enough to allow me to check in an hour early. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel was perfectly located with various facilities around within walking distance of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, has been modernised since last staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, quiet over night. Very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jann

Good o e
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026