Cardiff Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5

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Cardiff Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a couch, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room (Standard Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, and a brick-patterned wall.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden Area (Deluxe Spa Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Unit (2BU)

A compact room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a bench.

Two Bedroom Unit (2BU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a mirror.

Large Two Bedroom Unit (L2BU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a brick-patterned wall.

Premium Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

A bathroom with a white toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a brick wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Cardiff, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to Cardiff Motor Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium or Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
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Map
15 Munibung Rd, Cardiff, NSW, 2285

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a large body of water, a small island, and a densely forested area with houses.
    Lake Macquarie
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Speers Point Park
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Blackbutt Reserve
    9 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Westfield Kotara
    12 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Station
    12 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Warners at the Bay
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Wests Cardiff
    5 min walk
  • Raj's Corner
    4 min drive
  • Hungry Jack's
    4 min drive

About this property

Cardiff Motor Inn

  • Motel near Lake Macquarie
  • Cardiff Motor Inn provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Quality Tourism Framework. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardiff Motor Inn on Nov 3, 2026 start from $133, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardiff Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cardiff Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cardiff Motor Inn located?

Located in Cardiff, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, Extreme Go karts, and Twin Creeks Reserve. Warners Bay Private Hospital and Kindyerra Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cardiff Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cardiff Motor Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 306 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is top notch. Loved everything about it. Bed was comfy, bathroom was clean and modern, towels were soft, body wash and shampoo were Devine. The location was fantastic. Definitely stay here again. The owners were lovely people as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style building but was spacious, clean and quiet. Perfect for what I needed while staying over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff , big room perfect for family of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable- staff were lovely- great place for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here spa was great will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed was amazing, large room will be my go to when staying in area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good stay at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff very clean and spacious and close walking distance to clubs MacDonalds and Cardiff shops
Fish ponds
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was close clean rooms etc we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well-maintained, good size room and lovely bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, located close to dinner options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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Just walking distance to rsl for a drink and a meal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, convenient location, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly, room was very tidy, great attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Would stay there again if in the area. Room was well set out & very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean facilities in a central location and reasonably priced. Worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room that was nice and clean, quick and easy check in, well maintained property with easy parking. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was good value for money, clean, tidy, quiet and well positioned to walk to places for dinner and lunch. Happy to recommend for a stay in Newcastle or Lake Macquarie.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was close to the event we were attending so was perfect for our purpose. The room was clean, the staff were friendly and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant reception quite surprised as its an older motel but tastefully refurbished very clean and tidy. small things that count real toilet paper. recommend for an over night traveller being close to club for a meal and mcdonalds for breakfast.
Stayed 0 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room, very clean and comfortable. Close to a lot of shops and restaurants/cafes. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Highly recommended this property if you are planning to visit Cardiff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, friendly and approachable. Room was clean and well maintained. We have nothing bad to say about this Motel. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024