I don't know if i got given the worst room because i booked over the internet but this room was disgusting. The only reason i didn't leave was we arrived after a long day of travelling and the staff were really nice. The room looked nothing like the pictures on the internet. If you have to stay avoid room 17. The bathroom had mould growing on the basin and in the shower, the towel rack was broken in half with no light cover on the light. Two different coloured bulbs were used so it gave the illusion of a public bathroom. The smoke alarm was ripped off the roof. The colour of the furniture was the horrible pink form the 80's so i can clearly say that it had not been renovated. The walls were so thin that we got no sleep. The TV had to be retuned. The blinds on the front window were broken so not only did we have to sleep on the bed facing the window but the street lights lit up our room for all other guests to see. The room was dirty and after walking on the carpet for 2 minutes my bare feet were black, my girlfriend then asked do you think i should wear my shoes in the shower. (very dirty)

We then ordered breakfast and it was very over priced. It was 20mins late which isn't a big deal but after the night we had and needing to get back on the road for a long days travel i was not impressed.

I booked this hotel as we wanted a nice place and it was priced middle of the range. If i was offered a free night i would not return.

After reading the other reviews i am unsure if they are talking about the same place. I do not usually complain about hotels as i work in one in Canberra but wow this place was terrible.

Very good central location if you want to explore the Lake Macquarie area. Close to several beaches & some great spots on the lake. Not far to Swansea or Belmont if you require anything from the shops & a fairly quick trip into Charlestown or Kotara shopping centres. There are also several great spots to eat such as the Gunyah Hotel & Salina close by.
The room was very clean & tidy as was the whole motel complex. The owners were always on hand to offer advice on the area or answer any other concern/question you may have. Although close to the Pacific Highway there was very little to no noise at all from the traffic heard in our room.
In short a very nice 3.5 star motel in a great location with very helpful & accommodating hosts.

Worried about your alarm clock not working and sleeping past the check out time? Don't.

In all of my years travelling and staying at different motels/hotel/B'n'B's around the world, I have NEVER seen or heard anything like this. At 9.30am, thirty minutes prior to checkout time, the owner had his leaf blower all rev'd up outside each of the rooms as he walked along as we listened to him mutter to himself that it was a waste of time because of the parked cars. If I could have made myself heard he would have heard me say 'Mate, these are your clients cars and some of them AREN'T checking out today.'

At approximately, 9.45am we saw and heard the owner pounding on the door of one of the rooms, yelling '10am is the checkout time'. I am sure the occupants appreciated the reminder.

The room was reasonably spacious and clean but the bathroom of the room we stayed in, is in some urgent need of refurbishing. The bed was comfortable even though there were springs hanging out one side and the wooden bed frame caused a few bruises on knees etc. All of the rooms are set back from the Pacific Highway and there isn't much traffic noise. The TV reception was not the best with some of the stations fading in and out. Perhaps that is normal in that part of Belmont.? And only 'free to air' channels are available.

The motel is conveniently located within a short travelling distance from the various beaches and is reasonably priced. Would we stay there again? Probably not.

We were here on a stopover enroute to Sydney, and it didn't disappoint! Rooms look really new (could have been newly refurbished ^^), beds were firm and the comforter was oh so fluffy and comfortable (parents snored through the nite!). There's a wonderful restaurant near by the Pelicans, Milanos on the Lake, which serves super fresh seafood! Order one day in advance for the Seafood Platter for two or three pax though ;)