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Squid Ink Motel

2.5 star property

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Outdoor dining
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Private kitchenette
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | View from room
Free self-parking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, NSW, 2280
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Squid Ink Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Macquarie
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has wedding services and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Squid Ink Motel offers 28 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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 Squid Ink Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Macquarie. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • Steps from Lake Macquarie and a 3-minute drive from Belmont Golf Course
Squid Ink Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Squid Ink Motel also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Newcastle motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 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.

Property is also known as

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Squid Ink Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 463 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glenn

Well located and ideal for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room had been warmed up/aircon turned on prior to our arrival which was a thoughtful touch. Room has all you need for a comfortable stsy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location for enjoying the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were super clean and comfortable, it was better than the photos. Sunsets are fun to watch and the back deck has beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Rooms are very small a bit rundown. Bathroom wasn’t very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service. Clean room. Clean sheets. Positive environment. Fair price. Lake view is beautiful. Car park needs a little attention but we were still able to get a park everytime. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property has great views over the lake even though we had lots of rain. Property is dated, has not been updated for many years.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

6/10 Okay

Steph

Travelled with family
We only stayed one night as only passing through, was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold Carlter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

Simple motel with great views!

Small but comfortable room with desk, small fridge and spacious bathroom. Basic motel with a great location and amazing lake views! Perfect for a night stay when driving by. It had a restaurant, but didn’t try it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property did not have hot water for 24 hours (not the owners fault) but by 7.35pm that night with plumbers still drilling and making noise I requested that they stop. The next day I could not get any response from reception when I rang 4 times to check if the hot water was back on. I then sent an email which is still not responded to - we checked out a day later. There were no basics in the room like hand soap and shower gel and no one made the room up or re-supplied tea/coffee on the 2nd night’s stay. The location is great and the restaurant good however everything else was not great and I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dumpster at the end of the unit smelled bad. The front desk staff brought me decaff coffee upon request; that was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nimal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxanne

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not very clean, curtains would not close properly and had a flickering light outside. Neighbours noisy and people downstairs talking around 5.30am. Bathroom had the soap dispenser loose and toilet seat was not on secure. Would not stay here again but the view overlooking the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nimal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe,quite and clean .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water views and sunset over the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sunset over the lake

Wonderfull view from lakefront units
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025