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Beach
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Family Suite
Queen Private Balcony Suite (Upstairs) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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32 - 34 Merimbula Dve, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Mountain Recreational Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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About this property

Sapphire Waters Motor Inn

A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at Sapphire Waters Motor Inn, you're just a quick walk from Merimbula Imlay Historical Society. You'll find features like free self parking, plus laundry facilities and a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Magic Mountain Recreational Park and a few minutes from Main Beach Recreation Reserve
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The business-friendly Sapphire Waters Motor Inn also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Merimbula motel is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per night.

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 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
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, debit 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 9:00 AM - 6:00 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 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open October 01 and close March 31.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sapphire Motor Inn
Sapphire Waters Motor
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Motel
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Merimbula
Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Motel Merimbula

Sapphire Waters Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 330 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, good location, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gurjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location , clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, made to feel welcome and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bright clean room, lovely staff, great check in
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great place to stay.Everything was spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, lovely views over the lake and very handy to walk to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has microwave, coffee making facility, fridge. Close to town, walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Behnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and has all the basics you need
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really great place to stay. Our hosts were so friendly and helpful recommending local eateries, walks and other local activities. The room was spotless, spacious and with a lovely view from our balcony. Definitely value for money. Would have no hesitation in staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay! Beautiful clean room, lovely shower, comfy beds/pillows. Greeted at reception by warm, friendly welcoming people. Great location. Highly, highly recommend a stay here, if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spotless room and extremely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless staff amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable cheerful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculately clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was good,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Brenden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Road trip

Always a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Choon Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is generally clean and check in was quick. not sure why is a credit card/ deposit required. Also, was given a room right next to a junction/ roundabout and it was noisy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Suburb
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great view and walking distance to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a wonderful place to stay lovely and clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025