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Pelican Motor Inn

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat with garden and poolside cabanas awaits at this central location, where guests can easily bike through town or walk to nearby attractions

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The Pelican Motor Inn sits in the heart of the city while offering a quiet escape with its garden and seasonal outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the free WiFi, poolside cabanas, and extended parking options, along with the convenient walking distance to local points of interest.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Merimbula, Pelican Motor Inn is in the city center and near the beach. Merimbula Marina and Tura Beach Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Main Beach Recreation Reserve and Short Point Recreation Reserve. Don't miss out on a visit to Magic Mountain Recreational Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Merimbula travel guide
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18 MERIMBULA Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society showing a small town or village and signage
    Merimbula Imlay Historical Society
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Merimbula Boardwalk
    Merimbula Boardwalk
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach
    Main Beach Recreation Reserve
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Merimbula Marina
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunny’s Kiosk
    3 min drive
  • Merimbula Lakeview Hotel
    7 min walk
  • Cranky Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Dulcie's Cottage
    6 min walk
  • Toast Cafe Pambula
    7 min drive

About this property

Pelican Motor Inn

Motel near Merimbula Marina
Located close to Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Merimbula Boardwalk, Pelican Motor Inn provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with free cabanas and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, barbecue grills, and a bicycle cleaning area
  • Smoke-free premises and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Pelican Motor Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 available for AUD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to May 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Pelican Motor Inn Merimbula
Pelican Motor Inn
Pelican Motor Merimbula
Pelican Motor
Pelican Motor Inn Motel
Pelican Motor Inn Merimbula
Pelican Motor Inn Motel Merimbula

Frequently asked questions

Does Pelican Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Pelican Motor Inn?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pelican Motor Inn on Mar 13, 2026 start from $111, including 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.

Is Pelican Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Pelican Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pelican Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of Merimbula, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Merimbula Marina and Merimbula Boardwalk. Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Main Beach Recreation Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Pelican Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place. Loved the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great stay

Very comfortable stay. Convenient position. Only complaint was water leaked onto bathroom floor while showering.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, central to town. Clean rooms friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, centrally located, super clean, recently renovated and all required amenities included. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was well presented with excellent facilities. Very pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

A great little stop

Very pleasant motel. Nice room at the back was very quiet. Easy walk to all cafes etc. Nicely renovated. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and fresh ..large room and good service..walkable to shops and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharlene

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

Clean and tidy

Very clean accommodation. Central to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean ,they supplied toiletries which was great and was in walking distance to street and restaurants. The pool area was great too .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze. Lady at the counter was lovely. Management have done a great job of turning this tired old motel into the best version it could be. Everything was super clean and the facilities were great. Excellent location for close walking to town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Over night stay

Right in the centre of the town. Clean room, comfy bed, great water pressure and plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Highly recommended

Spotless clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Great location

I was very impressed with our room it was lovely and cosy. The room was spotless. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room 9. The room was spacious and very clean. The shower is excellent, very strong water pressure and maintained a constant temperature. Wi-fi was good. The room was made up each day to a high standard. Couple of minor negatives. There is a front leg missing off the fridge and as such, it wobbles about when you open/close it. The room has beds for 3 people (a double & a single) and three plates, bowls, cutlery sets etc. but only 2 chairs to go with the small dining table, a 3rd could be accommodated in the space available.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had stayed here in 2021 and immediately looked to stay here again. Comfy, near everything and clean. Big ups!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, except that it was noisy at times and the bed was old and not as comfortable as we’d like. Staff were very friendly checking us in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great, walking distance to everything, room very well appointed with self catering facilities. Don’t arrive before checkin at 2, no one in the office for early checkin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bright, clean & tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

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

Good motel for location and comfort

Updated motel rooms; very clean and comfy. Great hot shower and comfy bed. Centrally located to Main Street. Tight carparking could be tricky for larger vehicles. We wouldn’t opt for a downstairs room again as the noise above (showers, taps, squeaky floor, walking around, people speaking) unfortunately straight through the walls and ceiling. We had paid at the higher end for this room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Jane was such a pleasure at check-in and provided many great recommendations for restaurants in the area. The room itself was well taken care of and very clean. It was wonderful to have a kitchenette at this location. The pool area was a nice little oasis which we really enjoyed! Loved our stay at this boutique hotel in Merimbula, would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to most things. Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice pool setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026