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Squid Ink Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful garden retreat at Squid Ink Motel, with nearby angling and attentive service amidst contemporary comforts.

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The Squid Ink Motel in Belmont offers a tranquil base with a garden terrace and nearby fishing spots. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful staff for a comfortable extended stay, perfect for adventure-minded travelers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Belmont, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to Squid Ink Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are also worth visiting. Kayaking, water skiing, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
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Map
690 Pacific Highway, Belmont, NSW, 2280

What's nearby

  • D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan
    Lake Macquarie
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset from the bluff #beachbound
    Blacksmiths Beach
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Newcastle Beach showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach
    Newcastle Beach
    25 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Belmont Golf Course
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital
    17 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station
    14 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Belmont 16s
    3 min drive
  • Jewells Tavern
    6 min drive
  • The Baker's Den Bakery Café
    8 min drive
  • Good One Coffee & Things
    18 min walk
  • Guzman Y Gomez
    18 min walk

About this property

Squid Ink Motel

Motel near Lake Macquarie
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Squid Ink Motel. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Squid Ink Motel boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Microwaves, electric kettles, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Squid Ink Motel Belmont
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Squid Ink Motel Belmont
Squid Ink Motel Motel Belmont

Frequently asked questions

Is Squid Ink Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Squid Ink Motel?

As of Jan 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Squid Ink Motel on Feb 22, 2026 start from $85.77, 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 Squid Ink Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Squid Ink Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Squid Ink Motel located?

Located in Belmont, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Macquarie, Blacksmiths Beach, and Belmont Golf Course. Byrnes Reserve is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Squid Ink Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 474 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sreejith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stay with decent facilities, parking in front and located in a beautiful place.No smart Tv ,if you are after one but they have the normal TV with some streaming channels,Check in was easy and overall good for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic motel, but very clean, comfortable bed, friendly staff and with the view from the room, no need for any extras.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lailah

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Room is large and comfortable. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Amenities
Good place to stay. Was clean. Quiet and parking available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff greet on arrival. Reasonably close to shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

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

Great little spot

Great location, pity about the wind. But beautiful outlook. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is amazing, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jackie

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

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake behind was beautiful. Great captains club meals just down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Quiet ,Business travel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nimal

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

nimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view on the lake side, and lovely private picnic area. Nice laid back vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good , convenient location , close to shops
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice little motel. Surprised by how great the bathroom in my room was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shonik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little room with a back yard view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot with a beautiful outlook over the lake. Friendly & helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful serene location. Quaint property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Get away

Great view over lake if you have Lakeview room. Motel is old but can see they are in process of upgrading, great restaurant attached.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025