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Karuah Riverside Motel

3.5 star property
A peaceful garden oasis awaits in the bustling business district, with thoughtful amenities including an on-site hair salon for travelers seeking relaxation.

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Karuah Riverside Motel offers a tranquil retreat in the business district. Relax in the garden, connect with WiFi, or grab a bite at the snack bar. Enjoy the on-site hair salon, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage for practical convenience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 174 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 174 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
428 Tarean Rd, Karuah, NSW, 2324

What's nearby

  • Longworth Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Karuah Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Karuah National Park - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 52 min drive - 40.2 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 52 min drive - 39.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wirragulla Station - 44 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karuah Seafoods and Takeaway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Bills - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Anaitis tea and coffee house - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Karuah Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Karuah Riverside Motel

Motel in the business district
A garden, a hair salon, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Karuah Riverside Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
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$96 nightly
The price is $107
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Karuah Gardens Motel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Karuah Gardens Motel, 353 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW]
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 50 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Riverside Karuah
Riverside Motel Karuah
Riverside Motel
Karuah Riverside Motel Motel
Karuah Riverside Motel Karuah
Karuah Riverside Motel Motel Karuah

Frequently asked questions

Is Karuah Riverside Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karuah Riverside Motel?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karuah Riverside Motel on Jan 12, 2026 start from $96.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karuah Riverside Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karuah Riverside Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Karuah Riverside Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AUD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Karuah Riverside Motel located?

Located in the heart of Karuah, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Longworth Park and Karuah Nature Reserve. Gir-um-bit National Park and Karuah and District Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Karuah Riverside Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 329 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rsl great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tanaya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet place good for stay and a rest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Room was very clean, adequate for the one night, good hot water and nice bed, quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend Karuah Riverside Motel for an affordable, comfortable stay. The accommodation is walking distance to the River, shopping area, RSL Club. Owner and staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room , clean , comfortable bed . Everything you need 😊 thanks for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was basic but had everything we needed and was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very clean spacious room, tastefully furnished Fantastic bed & linen Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access, walking distance to a RSL club where meals were available. Check in was easy,, room was very clean and up to date - a very comfortable place to stay and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, large powerful shower. Would recommend to all. Well worth detoring from the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside is convenient for us and, though basic, is comfortable. J,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was refurbished and exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, clean and well appointed. The Motel is near the local club, and walk to the bay. Checkin easy and fast. Will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to locate; close to dining facilities and grocery store. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ease of access to the property, quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very comfortable, the room was clean and well maintained. Parking is a bit tight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accomodation, clean & modern looking with everything matching the advertised description. Only negative was some very noisy neighbours and some traffic noise, being right on the main road through Karuah. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Craige

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We arrived late and the proprietor made easy arrangement to access the room and it was accommodating only down fall was the bed was a bit hard orher than that it was great and close to shops and club also a bakery for the morning coffee would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and nice comfortable furniture with large open shower. Manager contacted us prior to arrival giving us the option of a refund as there was no power owing to a bad storm the night before. We decided to go ahead with the booking and power came on soon after we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, noise of tv next door bit annoying, location great and easy to checkin and out. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older motel but comfortable bed and large ensuite room. Our only problem was the unviewable TV reception which appears to be a problem for the town. Good evening meals at the nearby club.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and tidy. Bed super hard our only negative. Close walk to RSL and IGA.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

OK for a night

Good overnight stay, close to dining and entertainment. Rooms desperately need blackout curtains, especially the class panel doors. No sleeping when the sun is up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is only when you arrive that you find out there is no one in attendance. It's not difficult, but as you can't check your phone whilst driving, it's a bit daunting when you get there and there's no one around. When you get your phone out to ring the number, that's when you read their text and it's all sorted. Quiet, clean and accessible to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
Convenient to our needs, clean and comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, the rooms were spacious and clean, and the staff were kind and helpful. Very close to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025