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Pelican Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded seating areas.
Walking along the beach, guests can enjoy the serene atmosphere and stunning views.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a ceiling fan. Enjoy the view from the window.
Relax under the pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and a barbecue grill.
Compact kitchen with modern design, featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel sink, and microwave.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
18 MERIMBULA Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
  • Merimbula Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette

Family Room, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Merimbula

With a stay at Pelican Motor Inn, you'll be centrally located in Merimbula, a 7-minute walk from Merimbula Marina and 12 minutes by foot from Merimbula Boardwalk. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Magic Mountain Recreational Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Main Beach Recreation Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Merimbula Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Short Point Recreation Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Pambula Merimbula Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild Rye's Roastery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Merimbula RSL Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Toast Cafe Bar Pambula - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Club Sapphire Merimbula - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pelican Motor Inn

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Merimbula Marina
Pelican Motor Inn offers 25 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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

Pelican Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 308 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
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

Francesco

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Highly recommended

Spotless clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

6/10 Okay

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveller
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

Marion

Travelled with family
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

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

It was in reasonably quiet location close to main attractions in town. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked staying at the Pelican Motor Inn as it was very quiet, clean and not noisy. In addition, it was walking distance from the Merimbula RSL which I really enjoy going to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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